TAP302531
SubstationNew Mexico · MORA-SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
TAP302531 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on MORA-SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #305593 | 115 kV | MORA-SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 4.8 mi |
| #308332 | 115 kV | MORA-SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #310157 | 115 kV | MORA-SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP302531, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Near Las Vegas | Greenfield | NM | San Miguel | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.4 |
| STORRIE LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Mora County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.8 |
| EC Near Las Vegas | Greenfield | NM | San Miguel | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 53.6 |
| Las Vegas | Brownfield | NM | San Miguel County | 115 kV | 20 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
| EC Near Las Vegas | Greenfield | NM | San Miguel | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.0 |
| ARRIBA | Substation-Adjacent | NM | San Miguel County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.7 |
| EC Near Las Vegas | Greenfield | NM | San Miguel | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 52.6 |
| EC Near Las Vegas | Greenfield | NM | San Miguel | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 52.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP302531?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by MORA-SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP302531 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 53 to 54 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in San Miguel, Mora County, San Miguel County. 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 TAP302531 substation?
TAP302531 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP302531 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP302531 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP302531 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11 miles.
Who owns TAP302531 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP302531 belong to MORA-SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP302531 substation located?
TAP302531 is in New Mexico at 35.6418, -105.2436. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in San Miguel, Mora County, San Miguel County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP302531 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP302531. The highest-scoring is EC Near Las Vegas at 54/100. 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, “TAP302531 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/tap302531-c045a383 (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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