TAP155683
SubstationNorth Carolina · PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC
At a glance
TAP155683 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, operated by PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC. It is classified as unclassified 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #156176 | — | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #156177 | — | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 12.2 mi |
| #167194 | — | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 14.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155683, 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 |
| DELCO | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Brunswick County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| UNKNOWN112385 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | New Hanover County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| TAP148376 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | New Hanover County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| TAP162480 | 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 |
| UNKNOWN112273 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | New Hanover County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| TAP155926 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | New Hanover County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP155683?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC), PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC. Their combined recorded length is about 26.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP155683 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP155683 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP155683 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 26.7 miles.
Who owns TAP155683 substation?
HIFLD lists PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC as the operator of TAP155683, with DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) as co-owner.
Where is TAP155683 substation located?
TAP155683 is in North Carolina at 34.5575, -77.9134. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New Hanover County, Brunswick County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP155683 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP155683. 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, “TAP155683 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap155683-c8610857 (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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