TAP138698
SubstationMichigan · CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
At a glance
TAP138698 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, operated by CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #117523 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.5 mi |
| #122298 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 6.1 mi |
| #133458 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 6.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138698, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| GOSS | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Shiawassee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.3 |
| UNKNOWN163113 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Livingston County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.2 |
| EC Near East. Michigan Univ. Heating Plant | Greenfield | MI | Washtenaw | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 65.2 |
| OZ Washtenaw | Greenfield | MI | Washtenaw | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.3 |
| EC Near Dayton (MI) | Greenfield | MI | Wayne | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 62.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138698?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 15.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138698 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Oakland County, Washtenaw County, Shiawassee County, Livingston County. 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 TAP138698 substation?
TAP138698 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 TAP138698 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138698 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP138698 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 15.8 miles.
Who owns TAP138698 substation?
HIFLD lists CONSUMERS ENERGY CO as the operator of TAP138698.
Where is TAP138698 substation located?
TAP138698 is in Michigan at 42.6376, -83.8708. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Oakland County, Washtenaw County, Shiawassee County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138698 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138698. The highest-scoring is WIXOM 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, “TAP138698 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap138698-c72500e3 (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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