TAP140016
SubstationMichigan · WOLVERINE PWR SUPPLY COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP140016 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on WOLVERINE PWR SUPPLY COOP, INC's transmission network. 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101254 | 138 kV | WOLVERINE PWR SUPPLY COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 18.3 mi |
| #108673 | 138 kV | WOLVERINE PWR SUPPLY COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #130585 | 138 kV | WOLVERINE PWR SUPPLY COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 23.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP140016, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Presque Isle | Greenfield | MI | Presque Isle | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN128294 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Presque Isle County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 59.6 |
| EC Near Tower | Greenfield | MI | Cheboygan | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 59.6 |
| PORT CALCITE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Presque Isle County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 58.6 |
| UNKNOWN133169 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Alpena County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 57.4 |
| UNKNOWN144068 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Alpena County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 57.3 |
| TAP140015 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Montmorency County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.7 |
| EC Near Tower | Greenfield | MI | Cheboygan | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 56.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP140016?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WOLVERINE PWR SUPPLY COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 45.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP140016 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Presque Isle, Presque Isle County, Cheboygan, Alpena 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 TAP140016 substation?
TAP140016 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 TAP140016 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP140016 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP140016 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 45.3 miles.
Who owns TAP140016 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP140016 belong to WOLVERINE PWR SUPPLY COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP140016 substation located?
TAP140016 is in Michigan at 45.0211, -83.9010. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Presque Isle, Presque Isle County, Cheboygan.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP140016 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP140016. The highest-scoring is OZ Presque Isle at 61/100. 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, “TAP140016 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap140016-b2542f82 (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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