TAP170761
SubstationMinnesota · ALLETE, INC.
At a glance
TAP170761 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on ALLETE, INC.'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #172787 | — | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #172788 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
| #172789 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170761, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERTON 230/115 KV | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Crow Wing County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP136156 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Crow Wing County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Coal Crow Wing County | Greenfield | MN | Crow Wing County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.1 |
| UNKNOWN129731 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Crow Wing County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.0 |
| MERRIFIELD | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Crow Wing County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.0 |
| BRAINERD | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Crow Wing County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.0 |
| UNKNOWN136182 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Crow Wing County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.9 |
| BAXTER | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Crow Wing County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP170761?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALLETE, INC. Their combined recorded length is about 10.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP170761 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Crow Wing 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP170761 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP170761 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 10.9 miles.
Who owns TAP170761 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP170761 belong to ALLETE, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP170761 substation located?
TAP170761 is in Minnesota at 46.6167, -94.2204. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Crow Wing County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP170761 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170761. The highest-scoring is RIVERTON 230/115 KV at 61/100. 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, “TAP170761 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap170761-33d0643c (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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