TAP135606
SubstationMinnesota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
At a glance
TAP135606 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on OTTER TAIL POWER CO's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #116128 | 69 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #121107 | 69 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
| #134264 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 9.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP135606, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDOBON 230KV | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Becker County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.3 |
| TAP135629 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Becker County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| UNKNOWN130667 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Mahnomen County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| TAP135630 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Becker County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| TAP135631 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Becker County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| UNKNOWN161674 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Clay County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| OZ Becker | Greenfield | MN | Becker | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.1 |
| Greenfield (SHEYENNE - TAP177222) | Greenfield | ND | Clay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP135606?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 17.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP135606 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Becker County, Mahnomen County, Clay County, Becker. The Minnesota average across 3,216 scored sites is 55.7. 1,270 of those Minnesota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP135606 substation?
TAP135606 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 TAP135606 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP135606 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP135606 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 17.9 miles.
Who owns TAP135606 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP135606 belong to OTTER TAIL POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP135606 substation located?
TAP135606 is in Minnesota at 46.9775, -96.1094. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Becker County, Mahnomen County, Clay County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP135606 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP135606. The highest-scoring is AUDOBON 230KV at 62/100. Across Minnesota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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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, “TAP135606 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap135606-ba563a86 (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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