TAP160490
SubstationKentucky · KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO
At a glance
TAP160490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163999 | 69 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #164000 | 69 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
| #164053 | 69 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160490, 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 FFE Pulaski County | Greenfield | KY | Pulaski County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 58.4 |
| UNKNOWN109509 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | McCreary County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.8 |
| EC Coal McCreary County | Greenfield | KY | McCreary County | — | — | 4.7 yrs | 57.2 |
| UNKNOWN125496 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Pulaski County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 56.7 |
| EC FFE Casey County | Greenfield | KY | Casey County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN124802 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Russell County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 56.3 |
| UNKNOWN124795 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Wayne County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.7 yrs | 56.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160490?
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 4.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160490 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pulaski County, McCreary County, Casey County, Russell 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 TAP160490 substation?
TAP160490 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 TAP160490 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160490 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160490 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.3 miles.
Who owns TAP160490 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160490 belong to KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160490 substation located?
TAP160490 is in Kentucky at 37.1005, -84.6197. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pulaski County, McCreary County, Casey County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160490 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160490. 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, “TAP160490 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap160490-304eed57 (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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