TAP139370
SubstationMaryland · DELMARVA POWER
At a glance
TAP139370 is an electric transmission substation in Maryland, on DELMARVA POWER's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #109571 | 138 kV | DELMARVA POWER | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #112320 | 138 kV | DELMARVA POWER | IN SERVICE | 2.8 mi |
| #121825 | 138 kV | DELMARVA POWER | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP139370, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN128214 | Substation-Adjacent | DE | Wicomico County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.5 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN123242 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Dorchester County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN123250 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Wicomico County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| OZ Wicomico | Greenfield | MD | Wicomico | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 56.0 |
| WATTSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Accomack County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 55.8 |
| OAK HALL | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Accomack County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 55.8 |
| UNKNOWN121577 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Somerset County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 53.9 |
| OZ Wicomico | Greenfield | MD | Wicomico | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 53.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP139370?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DELMARVA POWER. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 9.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP139370 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Wicomico County, Dorchester County, Wicomico, Accomack County. The Maryland average across 1,031 scored sites is 52.9. 314 of those Maryland sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP139370 substation?
TAP139370 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP139370 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP139370 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP139370 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9.2 miles.
Who owns TAP139370 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP139370 belong to DELMARVA POWER. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP139370 substation located?
TAP139370 is in Maryland at 38.0980, -75.6075. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wicomico County, Dorchester County, Wicomico.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP139370 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP139370. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN128214 at 57/100. Across Maryland, the average DC Readiness score is 52.9.
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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, “TAP139370 substation, Maryland”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/maryland/tap139370-fc5fbc69 (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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