TAP138882
SubstationMissouri · KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO.
At a glance
TAP138882 is an electric transmission substation in Missouri, on KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO.'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #115758 | 161 kV | KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #124243 | 161 kV | KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
| #134752 | 161 kV | KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. | IN SERVICE | 3.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138882, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAWTHORNE | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Jackson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 70.2 |
| CRAIG | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.6 |
| EC Near Grand Avenue | Greenfield | MO | Jackson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 67.0 |
| OZ Jackson | Greenfield | MO | Jackson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 66.7 |
| EC Near Grand Avenue | Greenfield | MO | Jackson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 66.7 |
| OZ Jackson | Greenfield | MO | Jackson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 66.6 |
| OZ Jackson | Greenfield | MO | Jackson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 66.6 |
| SIBLEY | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Ray County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138882?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138882 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jackson County, Johnson County, Jackson, Ray County. The Missouri average across 3,413 scored sites is 55.7. 1,002 of those Missouri sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP138882 substation?
TAP138882 has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP138882 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138882 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP138882 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.9 miles.
Who owns TAP138882 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP138882 belong to KCP&L GREATER MISSOURI OPERATIONS CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP138882 substation located?
TAP138882 is in Missouri at 39.1628, -94.4592. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jackson County, Johnson County, Jackson.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138882 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138882. The highest-scoring is HAWTHORNE at 70/100. Across Missouri, 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, “TAP138882 substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/tap138882-17cfb7bf (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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