TAP140006
SubstationMichigan · CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
At a glance
TAP140006 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on CONSUMERS ENERGY CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #150448 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 8.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP140006, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARN | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Bay County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 67.0 |
| THETFORD | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Genesee 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 |
| BAUER | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Tuscola County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.6 |
| TAP144602 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Tuscola County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 64.7 |
| UNKNOWN144603 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Tuscola County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 64.6 |
| UNKNOWN128855 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Midland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 64.0 |
| TITTABAWASSEE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Midland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 64.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP140006?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 8.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP140006 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bay County, Genesee County, Shiawassee County, Tuscola 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 TAP140006 substation?
TAP140006 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 TAP140006 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP140006 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP140006 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 8.2 miles.
Who owns TAP140006 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP140006 belong to CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP140006 substation located?
TAP140006 is in Michigan at 43.3920, -83.8963. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bay County, Genesee County, Shiawassee County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP140006 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP140006. The highest-scoring is KARN at 67/100. 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, “TAP140006 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap140006-51c593db (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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