TAP149895
SubstationLouisiana · CLECO POWER LLC
At a glance
TAP149895 is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana, on CLECO POWER LLC's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111331 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 12.5 mi |
| #130481 | 230 kV | CLECO POWER LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #143580 | 230 kV | CLECO POWER LLC | IN SERVICE | 3.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP149895, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN115465 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Terrebonne Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| TAP149895 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | St. Mary Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| BAYOU VISTA | Substation-Adjacent | LA | St. Mary Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| GIBSON | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Assumption Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| DEADEND167037 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Assumption Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| UNKNOWN111873 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | St. Mary Parish | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| UNKNOWN112525 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | St. James Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.1 |
| UNKNOWN112521 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | St. James Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP149895?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CLECO POWER LLC. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 16 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP149895 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Terrebonne Parish, St. Mary Parish, Assumption Parish, St. James Parish. The Louisiana average across 1,762 scored sites is 53.1. 615 of those Louisiana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP149895 substation?
TAP149895 has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP149895 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP149895 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP149895 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 16 miles.
Who owns TAP149895 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP149895 belong to CLECO POWER LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP149895 substation located?
TAP149895 is in Louisiana at 29.6819, -91.2265. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Terrebonne Parish, St. Mary Parish, Assumption Parish.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP149895 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP149895. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN115465 at 59/100. Across Louisiana, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
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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, “TAP149895 substation, Louisiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/louisiana/tap149895-74ce6fd3 (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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