TAP302518
SubstationNew Mexico · LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
TAP302518 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #307399 | 69 kV | CENTRAL VALLEY COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #308271 | 69 kV | LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 10.5 mi |
| #311469 | 69 kV | LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 8.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP302518, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN310045 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Lea County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| UNKNOWN302202 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Lea County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| EC Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.1 |
| EC Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.0 |
| EC Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| EC Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| EC Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| EC Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP302518?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CENTRAL VALLEY COOPERATIVE, LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 18.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP302518 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lea County, Lea. The New Mexico average across 1,535 scored sites is 47.8. 445 of those New Mexico sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP302518 substation?
TAP302518 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 TAP302518 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP302518 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP302518 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 18.7 miles.
Who owns TAP302518 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP302518 belong to LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, and others to CENTRAL VALLEY COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP302518 substation located?
TAP302518 is in New Mexico at 32.8288, -103.6076. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lea County, Lea.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP302518 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP302518. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN310045 at 57/100. Across New Mexico, the average DC Readiness score is 47.8.
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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, “TAP302518 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/tap302518-1f3d3320 (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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