TAP159371
SubstationNebraska · LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM
At a glance
TAP159371 is an electric transmission substation in Nebraska, on LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161197 | — | LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
| #161198 | — | LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #161199 | — | LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM | IN SERVICE | 4.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159371, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN131937 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lancaster County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.4 |
| UNKNOWN131949 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lancaster County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| UNKNOWN131734 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lancaster County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| MOORE | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lancaster County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| EC Near Crete | Greenfield | NE | Saline | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| EC Near Crete | Greenfield | NE | Saline | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.3 |
| EC Near Crete | Greenfield | NE | Saline | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| EC Near Crete | Greenfield | NE | Saline | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP159371?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM. Their combined recorded length is about 5.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP159371 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lancaster County, Saline. The Nebraska average across 2,329 scored sites is 52.1. 720 of those Nebraska sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159371 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159371 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 5.5 miles.
Who owns TAP159371 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP159371 belong to LINCOLN ELECTRIC SYSTEM. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP159371 substation located?
TAP159371 is in Nebraska at 40.8427, -96.7861. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lancaster County, Saline.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159371 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159371. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN131937 at 67/100. Across Nebraska, the average DC Readiness score is 52.1.
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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, “TAP159371 substation, Nebraska”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nebraska/tap159371-9f56d6ad (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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