TAP144568
SubstationMichigan
At a glance
TAP144568 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #128106 | 120 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #128455 | 120 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 9.1 mi |
| #138918 | 120 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP144568, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| UNKNOWN133854 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Tuscola County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 64.4 |
| UNKNOWN145627 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Huron County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 63.9 |
| RAPSON | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Huron County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN128501 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Tuscola County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Coal Huron County | Greenfield | MI | Huron County | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 58.6 |
| UNKNOWN144604 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Tuscola County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 58.6 |
How do candidate sites near TAP144568 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Tuscola County, Huron 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 TAP144568 substation?
TAP144568 has a maximum voltage of 120 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP144568 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP144568 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP144568 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 120 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.2 miles.
Where is TAP144568 substation located?
TAP144568 is in Michigan at 43.8239, -83.2206. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Tuscola County, Huron County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP144568 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP144568. The highest-scoring is TAP144602 at 65/100. 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, “TAP144568 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap144568-7836617e (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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