TAP161227
SubstationLouisiana · ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC
At a glance
TAP161227 is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana, on ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #165933 | — | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 8.2 mi |
| #166153 | — | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
| #166154 | — | ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161227, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN112075 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Feliciana Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.2 |
| WEBRE | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Baton Rouge Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| FANCY POINT | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Feliciana Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.0 |
| UNKNOWN112483 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Baton Rouge Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN112427 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Feliciana Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.9 |
| TAP173574 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Feliciana Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| UNKNOWN157939 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Feliciana Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.5 |
| FRANCIS | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Feliciana Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161227?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC. Their combined recorded length is about 12.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161227 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in West Feliciana Parish, West Baton Rouge 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161227 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161227 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 12.3 miles.
Who owns TAP161227 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161227 belong to ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161227 substation located?
TAP161227 is in Louisiana at 30.8285, -91.6533. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in West Feliciana Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161227 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161227. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN112075 at 69/100. 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, “TAP161227 substation, Louisiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/louisiana/tap161227-bc5e9369 (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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