TAP141277
SubstationMichigan
At a glance
TAP141277 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100792 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
| #112592 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #179740 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 8.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP141277, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEEDS LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kalamazoo County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 68.8 |
| TAP138974 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Elkhart County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.7 |
| 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 |
| OZ Kalamazoo | Greenfield | MI | Kalamazoo | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 64.5 |
| UNKNOWN128711 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kalamazoo County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 64.2 |
| TAP141281 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kalamazoo County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 64.0 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.9 |
How do candidate sites near TAP141277 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Kalamazoo County, Elkhart County, St. Joseph, Kalamazoo. 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 TAP141277 substation?
TAP141277 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 TAP141277 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP141277 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP141277 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.8 miles.
Where is TAP141277 substation located?
TAP141277 is in Michigan at 42.0045, -85.6637. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Kalamazoo County, Elkhart County, St. Joseph.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP141277 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP141277. The highest-scoring is WEEDS LAKE 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, “TAP141277 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap141277-926bc760 (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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