TAP150686
SubstationNorth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC
At a glance
TAP150686 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #116234 | 100 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 8.6 mi |
| #116705 | 100 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #150064 | 100 kV | DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP150686, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRISBURG | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 66.3 |
| UNKNOWN114253 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Mecklenburg County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 66.2 |
| UNKNOWN114573 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cabarrus County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 66.0 |
| OZ Cabarrus | Greenfield | NC | Cabarrus | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| UNKNOWN114587 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Union County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| OZ Mecklenburg | Greenfield | NC | Mecklenburg | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 64.2 |
| TAP154118 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Union County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.0 |
| OAKBORO | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Stanly County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 62.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP150686?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. Line voltages range from 100 kV to 100 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP150686 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County, Cabarrus, Union 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 TAP150686 substation?
TAP150686 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 TAP150686 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP150686 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP150686 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 100 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.8 miles.
Who owns TAP150686 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP150686 belong to DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP150686 substation located?
TAP150686 is in North Carolina at 35.1227, -80.4328. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County, Cabarrus.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP150686 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP150686. The highest-scoring is HARRISBURG 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, “TAP150686 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap150686-1d74da74 (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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