TAP141274
SubstationMichigan · NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO
At a glance
TAP141274 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104833 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
| #139405 | 138 kV | NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO | IN SERVICE | 8.4 mi |
| #160397 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP141274, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIPLE | Substation-Adjacent | IN | LaGrange County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.8 |
| TAP138974 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Elkhart County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.7 |
| TWIN BRANCH (345 KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IN | St. Joseph County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.0 |
| UNKNOWN122939 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Elkhart County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.9 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 65.2 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.9 |
| OZ Cass | Greenfield | MI | Cass | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.9 |
| OZ Elkhart | Greenfield | IN | Elkhart | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 63.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP141274?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP141274 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 LaGrange County, Elkhart County, St. Joseph County, St. Joseph. 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 TAP141274 substation?
TAP141274 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 TAP141274 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP141274 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP141274 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.6 miles.
Who owns TAP141274 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP141274 belong to NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP141274 substation located?
TAP141274 is in Michigan at 41.8017, -85.7752. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in LaGrange County, Elkhart County, St. Joseph County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP141274 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP141274. The highest-scoring is HIPLE 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, “TAP141274 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap141274-40146e7e (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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