TAP153808
SubstationKentucky · EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP153808 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #147176 | — | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153808, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN124077 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.8 |
| OZ Barren | Greenfield | KY | Barren | — | — | 4.7 yrs | 60.9 |
| SCOTTSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Allen County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.7 |
| UNKNOWN109521 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Allen County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.7 |
| TAP155577 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.5 |
| SOUTH SCOTTSVILE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Allen County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.5 |
| GLASLOW | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Barren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 59.3 |
| TAP153588 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Barren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 59.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP153808?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. Their combined recorded length is about 0.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP153808 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Warren County, Barren, Allen County, Barren 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP153808 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP153808 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 0.5 miles.
Who owns TAP153808 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP153808 belong to EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP153808 substation located?
TAP153808 is in Kentucky at 36.9732, -85.9288. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Warren County, Barren, Allen County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP153808 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153808. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN124077 at 64/100. 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, “TAP153808 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap153808-fe299045 (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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