TAP305178
SubstationNew Mexico · FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
TAP305178 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on FARMER'S ELECTIRC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #311570 | 230 kV | FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 11.9 mi |
| #303950 | 115 kV | FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #308996 | 115 kV | FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305178, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN303018 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Curry County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.6 |
| BLACKWATER TIE | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Curry County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.5 |
| UNKNOWN300723 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Roosevelt County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| UNKNOWN300575 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Curry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| UNKNOWN304303 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Curry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| OASIS | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Curry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| UNKNOWN304514 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Roosevelt County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.0 |
| TAP305380 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Parmer County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP305178?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 15.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP305178 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Curry County, Roosevelt County, Parmer 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 TAP305178 substation?
TAP305178 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 TAP305178 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP305178 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP305178 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 15.1 miles.
Who owns TAP305178 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP305178 belong to FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP305178 substation located?
TAP305178 is in New Mexico at 34.4119, -103.2504. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Curry County, Roosevelt County, Parmer County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP305178 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305178. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN303018 at 60/100. 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, “TAP305178 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/tap305178-531237ca (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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