TAP160746
SubstationNorth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)
At a glance
TAP160746 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)'s transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #164208 | — | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 4.8 mi |
| #164296 | — | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #164297 | — | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160746, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP169874 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Pitt County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| NEW BERN | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Craven County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| UNKNOWN111441 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Craven County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.9 |
| UNKNOWN111658 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Beaufort County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| GREENVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Pitt County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| UNKNOWN111659 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Beaufort County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN111657 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Beaufort County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN111661 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Beaufort County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160746?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). Their combined recorded length is about 4.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160746 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pitt County, Craven County, Beaufort 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 TAP160746 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160746 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 4.8 miles.
Who owns TAP160746 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160746 belong to DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160746 substation located?
TAP160746 is in North Carolina at 35.5399, -76.9964. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pitt County, Craven County, Beaufort County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160746 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160746. The highest-scoring is TAP169874 at 61/100. 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, “TAP160746 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap160746-6adf8d5d (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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