TAP136131
SubstationMassachusetts
At a glance
TAP136131 is an electric transmission substation in Massachusetts. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100963 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #117810 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.4 mi |
| #120706 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP136131, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Rensselaer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| EASTOVER | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Rensselaer County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| BERKSHIRE | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Berkshire County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| BEAR SWAMP | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Franklin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
| NORTH CANAAN | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.1 |
| TAP140780 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Hampden County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| Pittsfield Municipal Landfill | Brownfield | MA | Berkshire | — | 3 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| HARRIMAN | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Windham County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
How do candidate sites near TAP136131 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rensselaer County, Berkshire County, Franklin County, Northwest Hills Planning Region. The Massachusetts average across 1,861 scored sites is 54.2. 305 of those Massachusetts sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP136131 substation?
TAP136131 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP136131 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP136131 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP136131 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.9 miles.
Where is TAP136131 substation located?
TAP136131 is in Massachusetts at 42.4033, -73.2369. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rensselaer County, Berkshire County, Franklin County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP136131 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP136131. The highest-scoring is ALPS at 62/100. Across Massachusetts, the average DC Readiness score is 54.2.
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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, “TAP136131 substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/tap136131-0f4f83e0 (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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