TAP162615
SubstationMinnesota · DELANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
At a glance
TAP162615 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on DELANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #165031 | 69 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 4.7 mi |
| #165032 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #165033 | 69 kV | DELANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | IN SERVICE | 1.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162615, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERBURNE COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Sherburne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.9 |
| MONTICELLO | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Sherburne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.2 |
| QUARRY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| BENTON | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Benton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.3 |
| UNKNOWN130233 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Carver County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| OZ Meeker | Greenfield | MN | Meeker | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| EC Coal Wright County | Greenfield | MN | Wright County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| EC Coal Benton County | Greenfield | MN | Benton County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP162615?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA, DELANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP162615 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sherburne County, Stearns County, Benton County, Carver 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 TAP162615 substation?
TAP162615 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 TAP162615 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP162615 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP162615 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.6 miles.
Who owns TAP162615 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP162615 belong to DELANO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, and others to NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP162615 substation located?
TAP162615 is in Minnesota at 45.2911, -94.2131. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sherburne County, Stearns County, Benton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP162615 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162615. The highest-scoring is SHERBURNE COUNTY at 68/100. 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, “TAP162615 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap162615-7c09c443 (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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