TAP138013
SubstationMinnesota · PEOPLE'S COOPERATIVE SERVICES
At a glance
TAP138013 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on PEOPLE'S COOPERATIVE SERVICES'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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102312 | 69 kV | PEOPLE'S COOPERATIVE SERVICES | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #126786 | 69 kV | PEOPLE'S COOPERATIVE SERVICES | IN SERVICE | 2.8 mi |
| #159100 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138013, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP170805 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Olmsted County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| UNKNOWN170804 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Olmsted County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| TAP139556 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Olmsted County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.2 |
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| UNKNOWN131055 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Fillmore County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.2 |
| UNKNOWN129278 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Fillmore County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138013?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PEOPLE'S COOPERATIVE SERVICES. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138013 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 Olmsted County, Fillmore, Fillmore County. 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 TAP138013 substation?
TAP138013 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 TAP138013 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138013 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP138013 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.5 miles.
Who owns TAP138013 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP138013 belong to PEOPLE'S COOPERATIVE SERVICES. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP138013 substation located?
TAP138013 is in Minnesota at 43.5440, -91.9499. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Olmsted County, Fillmore, Fillmore County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138013 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138013. The highest-scoring is TAP170805 at 59/100. 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, “TAP138013 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap138013-30f48ef2 (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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