TAP145614
SubstationNorth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
At a glance
TAP145614 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC'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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #131286 | 115 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #136879 | 115 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 6.8 mi |
| #145727 | 115 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 4.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP145614, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109907 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Buncombe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 68.8 |
| JOCASSEE TIE | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Pickens County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.1 |
| EC Coal Buncombe County | Greenfield | NC | Buncombe County | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 65.1 |
| EC Coal Buncombe County | Greenfield | NC | Buncombe County | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 64.9 |
| UNKNOWN152501 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Transylvania County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.9 |
| OZ Buncombe | Greenfield | NC | Buncombe | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| CRAGGY | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Buncombe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.6 |
| SHILOH SWITCHING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Greenville County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP145614?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP145614 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Buncombe County, Pickens County, Transylvania County, Buncombe. The North Carolina average across 2,778 scored sites is 55.1. 1,087 of those North Carolina sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP145614 substation?
TAP145614 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 TAP145614 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP145614 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP145614 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.7 miles.
Who owns TAP145614 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP145614 belong to DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP145614 substation located?
TAP145614 is in North Carolina at 35.3092, -82.6292. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Buncombe County, Pickens County, Transylvania County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP145614 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP145614. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN109907 at 69/100. Across North Carolina, the average DC Readiness score is 55.1.
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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, “TAP145614 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap145614-91819b1d (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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