TAP204499
SubstationMontana · NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT)
At a glance
TAP204499 is an electric transmission substation in Montana, on NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT)'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #202826 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 22.8 mi |
| #202827 | 46 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 0.1 mi |
| #202828 | 46 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 13.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204499, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF POINT | Substation-Adjacent | MT | McCone County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 63.7 |
| TAP205526 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Daniels County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 59.3 |
| UNKNOWN205521 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Daniels County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 59.2 |
| UNKNOWN205531 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Daniels County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 58.7 |
| TAP204499 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Daniels County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 58.6 |
| TAP208298 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Daniels County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 58.0 |
| TAP205527 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Roosevelt County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 57.9 |
| TAP208288 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | McCone County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 57.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP204499?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT). Line voltages range from 46 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 35.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP204499 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in McCone County, Daniels County, Roosevelt County. The Montana average across 2,542 scored sites is 54.3. 815 of those Montana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP204499 substation?
TAP204499 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 46 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP204499 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP204499 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP204499 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV, 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 35.9 miles.
Who owns TAP204499 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP204499 belong to NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP204499 substation located?
TAP204499 is in Montana at 48.4070, -105.7191. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in McCone County, Daniels County, Roosevelt County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP204499 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204499. The highest-scoring is WOLF POINT at 64/100. Across Montana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
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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, “TAP204499 substation, Montana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/montana/tap204499-e641d712 (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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