TAP171638
SubstationNew Jersey · ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
TAP171638 is an electric transmission substation in New Jersey, on ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #173966 | — | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 10.6 mi |
| #173967 | — | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.5 mi |
| #173972 | — | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171638, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED LION | Substation-Adjacent | DE | New Castle County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.5 yrs | 70.6 |
| KEENEY | Substation-Adjacent | DE | New Castle County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.5 yrs | 70.6 |
| McKees Solar Park | Brownfield | DE | New Castle | — | 0 MW | 1.5 yrs | 69.1 |
| EDDYSTONE | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN130225 | Substation-Adjacent | DE | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.5 yrs | 68.8 |
| DuPont Newport | Brownfield | DE | New Castle | — | 1 MW | 1.5 yrs | 68.4 |
| SCHUYLKILL | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN128234 | Substation-Adjacent | DE | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.5 yrs | 67.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP171638?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO. Their combined recorded length is about 21.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP171638 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 68 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in New Castle County, New Castle, Delaware County, Philadelphia County. The New Jersey average across 1,055 scored sites is 55.2. 160 of those New Jersey sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP171638 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171638 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 21.3 miles.
Who owns TAP171638 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP171638 belong to ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP171638 substation located?
TAP171638 is in New Jersey at 39.6368, -75.4318. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New Castle County, New Castle, Delaware County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171638 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171638. The highest-scoring is RED LION at 71/100. Across New Jersey, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
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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, “TAP171638 substation, New Jersey”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-jersey/tap171638-40d66520 (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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