TAP156315
SubstationMissouri · CITY OF WEST PLAINS
At a glance
TAP156315 is an electric transmission substation in Missouri, on CITY OF WEST PLAINS'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #158181 | 69 kV | CITY OF WEST PLAINS | IN SERVICE | 5.4 mi |
| #158182 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #158388 | 69 kV | CITY OF WEST PLAINS | IN SERVICE | 16.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP156315, 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 Howell | Greenfield | MO | Howell | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 58.2 |
| UNKNOWN117922 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Oregon County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.4 |
| UNKNOWN122780 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Oregon County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.4 |
| UNKNOWN117958 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Howell County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.0 |
| UNKNOWN117955 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Howell County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 56.8 |
| OZ Howell | Greenfield | MO | Howell | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 56.5 |
| THAYER NORTH | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Oregon County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.9 yrs | 54.6 |
| UNKNOWN157454 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Howell County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.9 yrs | 54.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP156315?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CITY OF WEST PLAINS. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 21.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP156315 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Howell, Oregon County, Howell 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 TAP156315 substation?
TAP156315 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 TAP156315 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP156315 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP156315 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 21.6 miles.
Who owns TAP156315 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP156315 belong to CITY OF WEST PLAINS. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP156315 substation located?
TAP156315 is in Missouri at 36.8078, -91.7204. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Howell, Oregon County, Howell County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP156315 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP156315. The highest-scoring is OZ Howell at 58/100. 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, “TAP156315 substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/tap156315-328d4168 (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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