TAP153772
SubstationKentucky
At a glance
TAP153772 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #109342 | 161 kV | — | — | 6.7 mi |
| #110587 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 22.4 mi |
| #134883 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 5.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153772, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Marshall County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN155604 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | McCracken County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.2 |
| EC Near Shawnee | Greenfield | KY | McCracken | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.6 |
| UNKNOWN122858 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | McCracken County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN122859 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | McCracken County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.3 |
| EC FFE Graves County | Greenfield | KY | Graves County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN155637 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | McCracken County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| OZ Graves | Greenfield | KY | Graves | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
How do candidate sites near TAP153772 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Marshall County, McCracken County, McCracken, Graves County. The Kentucky average across 7,741 scored sites is 52.8. 1,261 of those Kentucky sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP153772 substation?
TAP153772 has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP153772 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP153772 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP153772 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 34.2 miles.
Where is TAP153772 substation located?
TAP153772 is in Kentucky at 36.9740, -88.3512. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Marshall County, McCracken County, McCracken.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP153772 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153772. The highest-scoring is MARSHALL at 68/100. Across Kentucky, the average DC Readiness score is 52.8.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “TAP153772 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap153772-b6bb782b (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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