TAP148303
SubstationNorth Carolina
At a glance
TAP148303 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 6 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 TAP148303, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLEASANT GARDEN | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Guilford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 66.1 |
| UNKNOWN115021 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Guilford County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| UNKNOWN115024 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Guilford County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| UNKNOWN115091 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Forsyth County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| UNKNOWN114916 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Forsyth County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| EC Near High Point, Jackson Lake | Greenfield | NC | Guilford | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| UNKNOWN113954 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Rockingham County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| OZ Forsyth | Greenfield | NC | Forsyth | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 60.4 |
How do candidate sites near TAP148303 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Guilford County, Forsyth County, Guilford, Rockingham County. 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 TAP148303 substation?
TAP148303 has a maximum voltage of 100 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP148303 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP148303 substation?
6 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP148303 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP148303 substation located?
TAP148303 is in North Carolina at 36.1343, -79.9930. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Guilford County, Forsyth County, Guilford.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP148303 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148303. The highest-scoring is PLEASANT GARDEN at 66/100. 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, “TAP148303 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap148303-89bd86de (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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