TAP156034
SubstationKentucky
At a glance
TAP156034 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #156472 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #156613 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
| #158289 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP156034, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN (345 KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vanderburgh County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.8 |
| UNKNOWN123186 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Henderson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.5 |
| EC Near Northeast (IN) | Greenfield | IN | Vanderburgh | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.1 |
| EC Near Northeast (IN) | Greenfield | IN | Vanderburgh | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.0 |
| OZ Vanderburgh | Greenfield | IN | Vanderburgh | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 63.7 |
| EC Coal Warrick County | Greenfield | IN | Warrick County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 63.4 |
| OZ Daviess | Greenfield | KY | Daviess | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 63.3 |
| UNKNOWN127557 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vanderburgh County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.2 |
How do candidate sites near TAP156034 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Vanderburgh County, Henderson County, Vanderburgh, Warrick 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 TAP156034 substation?
TAP156034 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 TAP156034 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP156034 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP156034 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.8 miles.
Where is TAP156034 substation located?
TAP156034 is in Kentucky at 37.7844, -87.5075. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Vanderburgh County, Henderson County, Vanderburgh.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP156034 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP156034. The highest-scoring is BROWN (345 KV) at 71/100. 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, “TAP156034 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap156034-46306f86 (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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