TAP149099
SubstationMissouri · EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
TAP149099 is an electric transmission substation in Missouri, on EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #112005 | 69 kV | EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 7.3 mi |
| #117683 | 69 kV | EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #137316 | 69 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA | IN SERVICE | 4.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP149099, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Newton | Greenfield | MO | Newton | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.2 |
| 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 |
| EC Coal Cherokee County | Greenfield | KS | Cherokee County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| OZ Ottawa | Greenfield | OK | Ottawa | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Ottawa County | Greenfield | OK | Ottawa County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.1 |
| UNKNOWN117583 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | McDonald County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP149099?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO, PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 15.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP149099 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Newton, Jasper, Cherokee County, Ottawa. 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 TAP149099 substation?
TAP149099 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 TAP149099 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP149099 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP149099 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 15.1 miles.
Who owns TAP149099 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP149099 belong to EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO, and others to PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF OKLAHOMA. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP149099 substation located?
TAP149099 is in Missouri at 36.8489, -94.5580. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Newton, Jasper, Cherokee County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP149099 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP149099. The highest-scoring is OZ Newton at 61/100. 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, “TAP149099 substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/tap149099-5bcfde70 (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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