TAP162681
SubstationNebraska · NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
At a glance
TAP162681 is an electric transmission substation in Nebraska, on NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT'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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #165081 | — | NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #165082 | — | NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #165145 | — | NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 3.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162681, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN131929 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Hamilton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN131727 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN131722 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Adams County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Near C W Burdick | Greenfield | NE | Hall | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Near C W Burdick | Greenfield | NE | Hall | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.6 |
| OZ Adams | Greenfield | NE | Adams | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.1 |
| EC Near C W Burdick | Greenfield | NE | Hall | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.1 |
| EC Near Mobile | Greenfield | NE | York | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP162681?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT. Their combined recorded length is about 3.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP162681 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Hamilton County, York County, Adams County, Hall. 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 TAP162681 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP162681 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 3.1 miles.
Who owns TAP162681 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP162681 belong to NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP162681 substation located?
TAP162681 is in Nebraska at 40.8734, -98.0167. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Hamilton County, York County, Adams County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP162681 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162681. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN131929 at 64/100. 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, “TAP162681 substation, Nebraska”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nebraska/tap162681-cd6d1c06 (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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