TAP305425
SubstationNew Mexico · FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
TAP305425 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, operated by FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE. 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #302153 | 115 kV | FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #308061 | 115 kV | FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
| #311082 | 115 kV | FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 13.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305425, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari | Brownfield | NM | Quay County | 115 kV | 16 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| EC Near Tucumcari | Greenfield | NM | Quay | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
| EC Near Tucumcari | Greenfield | NM | Quay | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.5 |
| EC Near Tucumcari | Greenfield | NM | Quay | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.1 |
| EC Near Tucumcari | Greenfield | NM | Quay | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.7 |
| EC Near Tucumcari | Greenfield | NM | Quay | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.3 |
| EC FFE Quay County | Greenfield | NM | Quay County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.2 |
| EC Near Tucumcari | Greenfield | NM | Quay | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 53.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP305425?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 17.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP305425 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Quay County, Quay. 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 TAP305425 substation?
TAP305425 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 TAP305425 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP305425 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP305425 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 17.8 miles.
Who owns TAP305425 substation?
HIFLD lists FARMER'S ELECTIRC COOPERATIVE as the operator of TAP305425.
Where is TAP305425 substation located?
TAP305425 is in New Mexico at 35.1583, -103.6887. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Quay County, Quay.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP305425 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305425. The highest-scoring is Tucumcari at 58/100. 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, “TAP305425 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/tap305425-ec2b6582 (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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