TAP138461
SubstationMichigan · CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
At a glance
TAP138461 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on CONSUMERS ENERGY CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #116623 | — | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138461, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAINES | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kent County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 68.8 |
| TALLMADGE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kent County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 68.1 |
| ROOSEVELT | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Ottawa County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 67.7 |
| VERGENNES | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kent County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.9 |
| UNKNOWN128758 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Ottawa County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.8 |
| KENOWA | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kent County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.0 |
| OZ Kent | Greenfield | MI | Kent | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 64.7 |
| OZ Kent | Greenfield | MI | Kent | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 64.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138461?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. Their combined recorded length is about 1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138461 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Kent County, Ottawa County, Kent. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138461 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP138461 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 1 miles.
Who owns TAP138461 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP138461 belong to CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP138461 substation located?
TAP138461 is in Michigan at 42.9240, -85.6825. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Kent County, Ottawa County, Kent.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138461 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138461. The highest-scoring is GAINES at 69/100. 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, “TAP138461 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap138461-bac8c6c9 (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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