TAP207835
SubstationMontana · GLACIER ELECTRIC COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP207835 is an electric transmission substation in Montana, on GLACIER ELECTRIC COOP, INC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #209240 | 69 kV | GLACIER ELECTRIC COOP, INC | — | 0.2 mi |
| #209241 | 69 kV | GLACIER ELECTRIC COOP, INC | — | 3.0 mi |
| #209242 | 69 kV | GLACIER ELECTRIC COOP, INC | — | 14.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP207835, 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 Glacier | Greenfield | MT | Glacier | — | — | 1.1 yrs | 59.0 |
| UNKNOWN202632 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Glacier County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN207833 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Glacier County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 55.0 |
| TAP207832 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Glacier County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 55.0 |
| TAP207834 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Glacier County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 54.9 |
| UNKNOWN207831 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Glacier County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 53.0 |
| UNKNOWN202635 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Glacier County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 52.2 |
| Heart Butte - Open Space | Industrial | MT | Pondera County | — | — | 1.1 yrs | 51.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP207835?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by GLACIER ELECTRIC COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 17.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP207835 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 51 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Glacier, Glacier County, Pondera 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 TAP207835 substation?
TAP207835 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 TAP207835 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP207835 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP207835 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 17.7 miles.
Who owns TAP207835 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP207835 belong to GLACIER ELECTRIC COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP207835 substation located?
TAP207835 is in Montana at 48.5562, -113.0044. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Glacier, Glacier County, Pondera County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP207835 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP207835. The highest-scoring is OZ Glacier at 59/100. 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, “TAP207835 substation, Montana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/montana/tap207835-b99f0003 (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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