TAP148381
SubstationNorth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)
At a glance
TAP148381 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)'s transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104297 | 230 kV | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
| #122208 | 230 kV | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 6.9 mi |
| #145184 | 230 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148381, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN112274 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | New Hanover County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.3 |
| UNKNOWN112409 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Brunswick County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| TAP148386 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Brunswick County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| DELCO | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Brunswick County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| TAP148385 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Brunswick County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP148376 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | New Hanover County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN112273 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | New Hanover County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN162479 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | New Hanover County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP148381?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC), PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 9.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP148381 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in New Hanover County, Brunswick 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 TAP148381 substation?
TAP148381 has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP148381 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP148381 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP148381 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9.9 miles.
Who owns TAP148381 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP148381 belong to DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC), and others to PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP148381 substation located?
TAP148381 is in North Carolina at 34.2003, -77.8607. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New Hanover County, Brunswick County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP148381 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148381. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN112274 at 64/100. 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, “TAP148381 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap148381-176836e9 (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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