TAP155048
SubstationKentucky · KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO
At a glance
TAP155048 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #149845 | — | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 1.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155048, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINEVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Bell County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.6 |
| EC Coal Clay County | Greenfield | KY | Clay County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 63.0 |
| EC Coal Whitley County | Greenfield | KY | Whitley County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.5 |
| EC Coal Laurel County | Greenfield | KY | Laurel County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.3 |
| EC Coal Knox County | Greenfield | KY | Knox County | — | — | 4.7 yrs | 59.3 |
| EC Coal Bell County | Greenfield | KY | Bell County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Laurel County | Greenfield | KY | Laurel County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 58.9 |
| EC Coal Knox County | Greenfield | KY | Knox County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 58.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP155048?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. Their combined recorded length is about 1.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP155048 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bell County, Clay County, Whitley County, Laurel 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 TAP155048 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP155048 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 1.6 miles.
Who owns TAP155048 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP155048 belong to KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP155048 substation located?
TAP155048 is in Kentucky at 36.9712, -84.0922. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bell County, Clay County, Whitley County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP155048 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155048. The highest-scoring is PINEVILLE at 66/100. 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, “TAP155048 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap155048-ddb94b96 (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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