TAP310801
SubstationNew Mexico
At a glance
TAP310801 is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301760 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #303211 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 10.9 mi |
| #310660 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310801, 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 Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| POTASH JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Eddy County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN302899 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Lea County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.2 |
| EC Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.2 |
| EC FFE Lea County | Greenfield | NM | Lea County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.9 |
| EC Near Cunningham | Greenfield | NM | Lea | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.5 |
| EC Near Carlsbad | Greenfield | NM | Eddy | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.4 |
| EC Near Carlsbad | Greenfield | NM | Eddy | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.9 |
How do candidate sites near TAP310801 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lea, Eddy County, Lea County, Eddy. 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 TAP310801 substation?
TAP310801 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 TAP310801 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP310801 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP310801 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 14.7 miles.
Where is TAP310801 substation located?
TAP310801 is in New Mexico at 32.6101, -103.7966. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lea, Eddy County, Lea County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP310801 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310801. The highest-scoring is EC Near Cunningham at 57/100. 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, “TAP310801 substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/tap310801-7fbff9a6 (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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