TAP168029
SubstationNebraska · DAWSON POWER DISTRICT
At a glance
TAP168029 is an electric transmission substation in Nebraska, on DAWSON 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #169196 | 115 kV | DAWSON POWER DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
| #169197 | 115 kV | DAWSON POWER DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #169198 | 115 kV | DAWSON POWER DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168029, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENTLEMAN | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lincoln County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN131839 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lincoln County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| UNKNOWN131835 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN131861 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN131914 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN131836 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN159278 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lincoln County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.7 |
| UNKNOWN159282 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Lincoln County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP168029?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DAWSON POWER DISTRICT. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 1.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP168029 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lincoln County. 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 TAP168029 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP168029 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 1.8 miles.
Who owns TAP168029 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP168029 belong to DAWSON POWER DISTRICT. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP168029 substation located?
TAP168029 is in Nebraska at 41.0902, -100.7577. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lincoln County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP168029 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168029. The highest-scoring is GENTLEMAN at 63/100. 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, “TAP168029 substation, Nebraska”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nebraska/tap168029-b1b8ab9f (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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