TAP149098
SubstationMissouri · EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
TAP149098 is an electric transmission substation in Missouri, on EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104501 | 161 kV | EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.7 mi |
| #104729 | 161 kV | EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.7 mi |
| #140339 | 161 kV | EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP149098, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN173548 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Jasper County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.3 |
| OZ Newton | Greenfield | MO | Newton | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.2 |
| UNKNOWN133896 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Cherokee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.1 |
| Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt Superfund Solar Site | Brownfield | MO | Jasper | — | 2 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.1 |
| OZ Newton | Greenfield | MO | Newton | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Jasper | Greenfield | MO | Jasper | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 59.8 |
| OZ Ottawa | Greenfield | OK | Ottawa | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Cherokee County | Greenfield | KS | Cherokee County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP149098?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP149098 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jasper County, Newton, Cherokee County, Jasper. 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 TAP149098 substation?
TAP149098 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 TAP149098 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP149098 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP149098 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.7 miles.
Who owns TAP149098 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP149098 belong to EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP149098 substation located?
TAP149098 is in Missouri at 37.0011, -94.5322. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jasper County, Newton, Cherokee County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP149098 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP149098. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN173548 at 63/100. 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, “TAP149098 substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/tap149098-af5ad69b (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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