TAP302742
SubstationNevada · NEVADA POWER COMPANY
At a glance
TAP302742 is an electric transmission substation in Nevada, on NEVADA POWER COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #307138 | 138 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
| #308202 | 138 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #309949 | 138 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP302742, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellis AFB Solar Facility Site I | Brownfield | NV | Clark | 230 kV | 13 MW | 7.6 yrs | 64.0 |
| APEX | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN308478 | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| LENZIE | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| NORTHWEST | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.0 |
| CLARK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
| MEAD | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
| OZ Clark | Greenfield | NV | Clark | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP302742?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NEVADA POWER COMPANY. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP302742 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Clark, Clark County. The Nevada average across 1,809 scored sites is 48.5. 250 of those Nevada sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP302742 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP302742 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.4 miles.
Who owns TAP302742 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP302742 belong to NEVADA POWER COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP302742 substation located?
TAP302742 is in Nevada at 36.2038, -115.0508. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Clark, Clark County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP302742 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP302742. The highest-scoring is Nellis AFB Solar Facility Site I at 64/100. Across Nevada, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
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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, “TAP302742 substation, Nevada”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nevada/tap302742-955651f9 (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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