TAP169457
SubstationMississippi · MISSISSIPPI POWER CO
At a glance
TAP169457 is an electric transmission substation in Mississippi, operated by MISSISSIPPI POWER CO. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #168045 | 69 kV | MISSISSIPPI POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.0 mi |
| #171212 | 69 kV | MISSISSIPPI POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.1 mi |
| #171213 | 69 kV | MISSISSIPPI POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169457, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109552 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Clarke County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN109611 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Jones County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| EC Near Paulding | Greenfield | MS | Jasper | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.0 |
| OZ Jones | Greenfield | MS | Jones | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 58.9 |
| EC Near Paulding | Greenfield | MS | Jasper | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 58.4 |
| UNKNOWN109392 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Smith County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.0 |
| UNKNOWN109393 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Smith County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.0 |
| UNKNOWN109396 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Smith County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP169457?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by MISSISSIPPI POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 19.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP169457 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Clarke County, Jones County, Jasper, Jones. The Mississippi average across 3,104 scored sites is 53. 694 of those Mississippi sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP169457 substation?
TAP169457 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 TAP169457 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP169457 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169457 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 19.5 miles.
Who owns TAP169457 substation?
HIFLD lists MISSISSIPPI POWER CO as the operator of TAP169457.
Where is TAP169457 substation located?
TAP169457 is in Mississippi at 31.8694, -89.1516. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Clarke County, Jones County, Jasper.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169457 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169457. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN109552 at 62/100. Across Mississippi, the average DC Readiness score is 53.
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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, “TAP169457 substation, Mississippi”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/mississippi/tap169457-2bb76a3e (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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