TAP169333
SubstationKentucky · EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP169333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #171037 | 69 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #171038 | 69 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #171040 | 69 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169333, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINEVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Bell County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.6 |
| EC Coal Clay County | Greenfield | KY | Clay County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 63.0 |
| EC Coal Claiborne County | Greenfield | TN | Claiborne County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.9 |
| EC Coal Whitley County | Greenfield | KY | Whitley County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.5 |
| 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 |
| EC Coal Bell County | Greenfield | KY | Bell County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Laurel County | Greenfield | KY | Laurel County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 58.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP169333?
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 3.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP169333 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bell County, Clay County, Claiborne County, Whitley 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 TAP169333 substation?
TAP169333 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 TAP169333 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP169333 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169333 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.9 miles.
Who owns TAP169333 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP169333 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 TAP169333 substation located?
TAP169333 is in Kentucky at 36.9258, -83.8997. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bell County, Clay County, Claiborne County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169333 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169333. The highest-scoring is PINEVILLE at 66/100. 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, “TAP169333 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap169333-ee7bd598 (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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