TAP171626
SubstationMichigan · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN
At a glance
TAP171626 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #173945 | — | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #173946 | — | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #173947 | — | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171626, 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 Gogebic | Greenfield | MI | Gogebic | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 59.7 |
| IRONWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Iron County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.5 |
| NORRIE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Iron County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.4 |
| HURLEY | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Iron County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.2 |
| UNKNOWN132506 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Iron County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.8 |
| EC FFE Gogebic County | Greenfield | MI | Gogebic County | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 51.3 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | MI | Gogebic County | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 50.5 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | MI | Gogebic County | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 50.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP171626?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. Their combined recorded length is about 6.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP171626 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 51 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Gogebic, Iron County, Gogebic 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP171626 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171626 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 6.4 miles.
Who owns TAP171626 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP171626 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 TAP171626 substation located?
TAP171626 is in Michigan at 46.4591, -90.1373. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Gogebic, Iron County, Gogebic County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171626 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171626. The highest-scoring is OZ Gogebic at 60/100. 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, “TAP171626 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/tap171626-f5c91782 (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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