TAP155066
SubstationKentucky · EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP155066 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108396 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.8 mi |
| #134703 | 69 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 10.5 mi |
| #143966 | 69 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 5.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155066, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109464 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Pulaski County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.7 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Coal Whitley County | Greenfield | KY | Whitley County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.5 |
| EC Coal Scott County | Greenfield | TN | Scott County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.4 |
| WINFIELD | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Scott County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.0 |
| HUNTSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Scott County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.0 |
| ONEIDA | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Scott County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.0 |
| EC Coal Knox County | Greenfield | KY | Knox County | — | — | 4.7 yrs | 59.3 |
| EC Coal Laurel County | Greenfield | KY | Laurel County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP155066?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 23.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP155066 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pulaski County, Whitley County, Scott County, Knox 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 TAP155066 substation?
TAP155066 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP155066 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP155066 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP155066 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 23.4 miles.
Who owns TAP155066 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP155066 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 TAP155066 substation located?
TAP155066 is in Kentucky at 36.7347, -84.3270. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pulaski County, Whitley County, Scott County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP155066 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155066. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN109464 at 61/100. 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, “TAP155066 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap155066-8e97525a (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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