TAP169219
SubstationKentucky
At a glance
TAP169219 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170850 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 4.0 mi |
| #170851 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #170852 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169219, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN123186 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Henderson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.5 |
| TAP156043 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Christian County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN123353 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Henderson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.7 |
| EC Coal Hopkins County | Greenfield | KY | Hopkins County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Coal Hopkins County | Greenfield | KY | Hopkins County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Coal Hopkins County | Greenfield | KY | Hopkins County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Coal Hopkins County | Greenfield | KY | Hopkins County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| EC Coal Christian County | Greenfield | KY | Christian County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.0 |
How do candidate sites near TAP169219 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Henderson County, Christian County, Hopkins 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 TAP169219 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169219 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.7 miles.
Where is TAP169219 substation located?
TAP169219 is in Kentucky at 37.3931, -87.7679. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Henderson County, Christian County, Hopkins County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169219 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169219. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN123186 at 67/100. 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, “TAP169219 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap169219-766def39 (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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