TAP124231
SubstationNew York · NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP.
At a glance
TAP124231 is an electric transmission substation in New York, on NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP.'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108505 | 115 kV | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #128320 | 115 kV | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
| #157812 | 115 kV | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. | IN SERVICE | 6.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP124231, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIVE MILE | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Cattaraugus County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.5 |
| LEWIS RUN | Substation-Adjacent | PA | McKean County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 58.0 |
| OZ McKean | Greenfield | PA | McKean | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 57.2 |
| EC Coal McKean County | Greenfield | PA | McKean County | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 55.8 |
| UNKNOWN124581 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Allegany County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.4 |
| EC FFE McKean County | Greenfield | PA | McKean County | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 55.2 |
| EC Near Hyland LFGTE Facility | Greenfield | NY | Allegany | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.2 |
| EC Near Hyland LFGTE Facility | Greenfield | NY | Allegany | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP124231?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP124231 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cattaraugus County, McKean County, McKean, Allegany County. The New York average across 2,980 scored sites is 54. 844 of those New York sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP124231 substation?
TAP124231 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 TAP124231 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP124231 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP124231 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.7 miles.
Who owns TAP124231 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP124231 belong to NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP124231 substation located?
TAP124231 is in New York at 42.0732, -78.3858. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cattaraugus County, McKean County, McKean.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP124231 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP124231. The highest-scoring is FIVE MILE at 61/100. Across New York, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
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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, “TAP124231 substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/tap124231-e904cbc2 (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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