TAP308008
SubstationNew Mexico · SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
TAP308008 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on SPRINGER 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #305063 | 115 kV | ARKANSAS RIVER POWER AUTHORITY | — | 21.8 mi |
| #302332 | 69 kV | SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #307633 | 46 kV | SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP308008, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN202848 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Costilla County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| BURRO CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Colfax County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.1 |
| EC Near Trinidad (CO) | Greenfield | CO | Las Animas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.7 |
| EC Near Trinidad (CO) | Greenfield | CO | Las Animas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.9 |
| OZ Las Animas | Greenfield | CO | Las Animas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.4 |
| EC Near Trinidad (CO) | Greenfield | CO | Las Animas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 53.3 |
| OZ Colfax | Greenfield | NM | Colfax | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
| TAP208068 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Las Animas County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP308008?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ARKANSAS RIVER POWER AUTHORITY, SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 24 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP308008 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 53 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Costilla County, Colfax County, Las Animas, Colfax. 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 TAP308008 substation?
TAP308008 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 46 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP308008 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP308008 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP308008 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV, 69 kV, 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 24 miles.
Who owns TAP308008 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP308008 belong to SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, and others to ARKANSAS RIVER POWER AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP308008 substation located?
TAP308008 is in New Mexico at 36.8735, -104.4677. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Costilla County, Colfax County, Las Animas.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP308008 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP308008. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN202848 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, “TAP308008 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/tap308008-b6d53dc1 (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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