TAP308116
SubstationNew Mexico · KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
TAP308116 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #300525 | 69 kV | SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 11.8 mi |
| #300526 | 69 kV | KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 11.7 mi |
| #302501 | 69 kV | SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 11.8 mi |
| #302714 | 69 kV | KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 24.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP308116, 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 Coal Colfax County | Greenfield | NM | Colfax County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 52.7 |
| SPRINGER | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Colfax County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 51.1 |
| YORK CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Colfax County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 51.1 |
| TAP308008 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Colfax County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 51.0 |
| UNKNOWN306518 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Colfax County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 50.7 |
| EC Coal Colfax County | Greenfield | NM | Colfax County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 50.1 |
| EC FFE Colfax County | Greenfield | NM | Colfax County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 49.2 |
| TAP305480 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Colfax County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.5 yrs | 49.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP308116?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 59.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP308116 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 49 to 53 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Colfax 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 TAP308116 substation?
TAP308116 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 TAP308116 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP308116 substation?
5 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP308116 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 59.7 miles.
Who owns TAP308116 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP308116 belong to KIT CARSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, and others to SPRINGER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP308116 substation located?
TAP308116 is in New Mexico at 36.5961, -104.7318. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Colfax County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP308116 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP308116. The highest-scoring is EC Coal Colfax County at 53/100. 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, “TAP308116 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/tap308116-2e7e5ad1 (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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