TAP168237
SubstationNebraska · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
TAP168237 is an electric transmission substation in Nebraska, on WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION'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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #169470 | 69 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
| #169471 | 69 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #169472 | 69 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 10.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168237, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN159260 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Antelope County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| TAP159262 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Antelope County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| NELIGH | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Antelope County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN132435 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Antelope County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN132468 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Antelope County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| TAP159264 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Antelope County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN132471 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Knox County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
| TAP168240 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Antelope County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP168237?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 18.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP168237 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 Antelope County, Knox 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
What voltage is TAP168237 substation?
TAP168237 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 TAP168237 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP168237 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP168237 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 18.9 miles.
Who owns TAP168237 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP168237 belong to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP168237 substation located?
TAP168237 is in Nebraska at 42.3802, -98.1651. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Antelope County, Knox County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP168237 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168237. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN159260 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, “TAP168237 substation, Nebraska”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nebraska/tap168237-5d63a581 (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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