TAP137296
SubstationMichigan · CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
At a glance
TAP137296 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on CONSUMERS ENERGY CO's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #125258 | 120 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 26.4 mi |
| #132737 | 120 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 8.9 mi |
| #158571 | 120 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 5.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP137296, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILAN | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 68.2 |
| WIXOM | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Oakland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 68.1 |
| COVENTRY | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 67.9 |
| MAJESTIC | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.5 |
| TAP137284 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.1 |
| MOROCCO | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.8 |
| EC Near University of Michigan | Greenfield | MI | Washtenaw | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 65.5 |
| EC Near East. Michigan Univ. Heating Plant | Greenfield | MI | Washtenaw | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 65.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP137296?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. Line voltages range from 120 kV to 120 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 40.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP137296 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Washtenaw County, Oakland County, Monroe County, Washtenaw. The Michigan average across 5,157 scored sites is 55.2. 768 of those Michigan sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP137296 substation?
TAP137296 has a maximum voltage of 120 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP137296 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP137296 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP137296 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 120 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 40.3 miles.
Who owns TAP137296 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP137296 belong to CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP137296 substation located?
TAP137296 is in Michigan at 42.1492, -83.9255. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Washtenaw County, Oakland County, Monroe County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP137296 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP137296. The highest-scoring is MILAN at 68/100. Across Michigan, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
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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, “TAP137296 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap137296-736bf1a8 (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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