TAP161609
SubstationMichigan · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN
At a glance
TAP161609 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161361 | 69 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 9.2 mi |
| #161362 | 69 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 9.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161609, 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 Ontonagon | Greenfield | MI | Ontonagon | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 58.5 |
| EC Coal Ontonagon County | Greenfield | MI | Ontonagon County | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 58.4 |
| EC Coal Ontonagon County | Greenfield | MI | Ontonagon County | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 57.6 |
| ONTONAGON | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Ontonagon County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.7 |
| ROCKLAND | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Ontonagon County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.7 |
| MASS | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Ontonagon County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.6 |
| LAKE MINE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Ontonagon County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.6 |
| VICTORIA HY | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Ontonagon County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161609?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 18.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161609 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Ontonagon, Ontonagon 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 TAP161609 substation?
TAP161609 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP161609 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161609 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161609 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 18.9 miles.
Who owns TAP161609 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161609 belong to NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161609 substation located?
TAP161609 is in Michigan at 46.7375, -89.3770. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Ontonagon, Ontonagon County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161609 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161609. The highest-scoring is OZ Ontonagon at 59/100. 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, “TAP161609 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap161609-03c1b361 (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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