TAP208460
SubstationMontana
At a glance
TAP208460 is an electric transmission substation in Montana. 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208460, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN208461 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Musselshell County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 54.5 |
| TAP208460 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Fergus County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 51.9 |
| UNKNOWN204620 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Fergus County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 51.9 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | MT | Fergus County | — | — | 1.1 yrs | 50.9 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | MT | Fergus County | — | — | 1.1 yrs | 50.5 |
How do candidate sites near TAP208460 score?
The 5 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 51 to 55 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Musselshell County, Fergus 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 TAP208460 substation?
TAP208460 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 TAP208460 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208460 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208460 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP208460 substation located?
TAP208460 is in Montana at 47.0550, -108.8017. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Musselshell County, Fergus County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208460 substation?
GridCensus lists 5 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208460. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN208461 at 55/100. 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, “TAP208460 substation, Montana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/montana/tap208460-869dcc3f (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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