TAP161763
SubstationNew York · LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY
At a glance
TAP161763 is an electric transmission substation in New York, on LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #117343 | — | LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161763, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAINEY | Substation-Adjacent | NY | New York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 72.2 |
| Charles Poletti | Brownfield | NY | New York | 138 kV | 883 MW | 4.3 yrs | 71.2 |
| DUFFY AVENUE CONVERTER STATION | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Nassau County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 70.2 |
| GOWANUS | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Kings County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.3 |
| FARRAGUT | Substation-Adjacent | NY | New York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.3 |
| SHORE RD | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Nassau County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.8 |
| BERGEN | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | New York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.7 yrs | 68.7 |
| Hudson County Schools of Technology (GSHP) | Brownfield | NJ | Hudson | 345 kV | — | 2.7 yrs | 68.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161763?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY. Their combined recorded length is about 1.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161763 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 69 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in New York County, New York, Nassau County, Kings 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161763 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP161763 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 1.7 miles.
Who owns TAP161763 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161763 belong to LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161763 substation located?
TAP161763 is in New York at 40.7554, -73.6889. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New York County, New York, Nassau County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161763 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161763. The highest-scoring is RAINEY at 72/100. 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, “TAP161763 substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/tap161763-1b7abc19 (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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