TAP310723
SubstationNew Mexico · CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
TAP310723 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301614 | 69 kV | CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
| #301617 | 69 kV | CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #301622 | 69 kV | CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 6.9 mi |
| #308796 | 69 kV | CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #312050 | 69 kV | CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 5.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310723, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Chaves | Greenfield | NM | Chaves | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| CHAVES | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Chaves County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.2 |
| TAP310969 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Chaves County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.8 |
| UNKNOWN306713 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Chaves County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.6 |
| UNKNOWN309214 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Chaves County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.5 |
| TAP308122 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Chaves County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.5 |
| UNKNOWN301362 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Chaves County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.4 |
| TAP307882 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Chaves County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP310723?
The 5 connected lines listed above are owned by CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP310723 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 52 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Chaves, Chaves 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 TAP310723 substation?
TAP310723 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 TAP310723 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP310723 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP310723 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.7 miles.
Who owns TAP310723 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP310723 belong to CENTRAL VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP310723 substation located?
TAP310723 is in New Mexico at 33.5057, -104.5197. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Chaves, Chaves County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP310723 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310723. The highest-scoring is OZ Chaves 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, “TAP310723 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/tap310723-bcaf68ba (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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