TAP173610
SubstationKentucky · BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
At a glance
TAP173610 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161176 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #161177 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #161178 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #161183 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #167313 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
| #175353 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #180672 | 69 kV | BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP173610, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH BOWLING GREEN | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.4 |
| TAP161559 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.3 |
| MEMPHIS JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.2 |
| UNKNOWN155593 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.1 |
| BOWLING GREEN | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.3 |
| UNKNOWN124072 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Simpson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.2 |
| UNKNOWN155592 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.1 |
| UNKNOWN124077 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Warren County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP173610?
The 7 connected lines listed above are owned by BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP173610 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Warren County, Simpson 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 TAP173610 substation?
TAP173610 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 TAP173610 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP173610 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP173610 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.2 miles.
Who owns TAP173610 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP173610 belong to BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP173610 substation located?
TAP173610 is in Kentucky at 36.9784, -86.4717. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Warren County, Simpson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP173610 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP173610. The highest-scoring is SOUTH BOWLING GREEN at 65/100. 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, “TAP173610 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap173610-05db0992 (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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