TAP161258
SubstationNew York
At a glance
TAP161258 is an electric transmission substation in New York. 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161258, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REYNOLDS | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Rensselaer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.8 |
| Troy Landfill Solar 2 | Brownfield | NY | Rensselaer | — | 3 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| ROTTERDAM | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Schenectady County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.3 |
| EASTOVER | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Rensselaer County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| OZ Schenectady | Greenfield | NY | Schenectady | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN128261 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Schenectady County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN128279 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Albany County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| SAND CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Albany County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
How do candidate sites near TAP161258 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rensselaer County, Rensselaer, Schenectady County, Schenectady. 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 TAP161258 substation?
TAP161258 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 TAP161258 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161258 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161258 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP161258 substation located?
TAP161258 is in New York at 43.0674, -73.8957. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rensselaer County, Rensselaer, Schenectady County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161258 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161258. The highest-scoring is REYNOLDS at 64/100. 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, “TAP161258 substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/tap161258-18b3d477 (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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