TAP155522
SubstationKentucky · KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO
At a glance
TAP155522 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #125108 | 69 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #140567 | 69 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #164024 | 69 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 1.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155522, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Near Haefling | Greenfield | KY | Fayette | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 68.2 |
| BROWN PLANT | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Mercer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.4 |
| UNKNOWN130278 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN130239 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.3 |
| EC Near Haefling | Greenfield | KY | Fayette | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 64.8 |
| UNKNOWN130240 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.4 |
| UNKNOWN130242 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.3 |
| UNKNOWN130006 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP155522?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 1.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP155522 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Fayette, Mercer County, Fayette 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 TAP155522 substation?
TAP155522 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 TAP155522 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP155522 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP155522 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 1.6 miles.
Who owns TAP155522 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP155522 belong to KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP155522 substation located?
TAP155522 is in Kentucky at 37.6435, -84.7885. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Fayette, Mercer County, Fayette County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP155522 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155522. The highest-scoring is EC Near Haefling 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, “TAP155522 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap155522-121087ea (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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