TAP171270
SubstationMichigan
At a glance
TAP171270 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #173552 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
| #173553 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #173554 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 11.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171270, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKEHEAD NAUBINWAY | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Mackinac County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 58.0 |
| TAP138458 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Mackinac County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 57.3 |
| TAP171274 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Mackinac County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 55.9 |
| REXTON | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Mackinac County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 55.6 |
| HULBERT | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Mackinac County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 55.5 |
| ECKERMAN | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Mackinac County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 55.1 |
| RACO | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Chippewa County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 53.9 |
| TAP171271 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Chippewa County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 53.8 |
How do candidate sites near TAP171270 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Mackinac County, Chippewa 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 TAP171270 substation?
TAP171270 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 TAP171270 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP171270 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171270 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 17.4 miles.
Where is TAP171270 substation located?
TAP171270 is in Michigan at 46.3454, -85.0187. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Mackinac County, Chippewa County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171270 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171270. The highest-scoring is LAKEHEAD NAUBINWAY at 58/100. 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, “TAP171270 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap171270-f39d0e31 (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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