TAP162516
SubstationNorth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)
At a glance
TAP162516 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)'s transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #164811 | 66 kV | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 1.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162516, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 65.8 |
| UNKNOWN114113 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| FAYETTEVILLE EAST | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| FAYETTEVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| WOODRUFF STREET | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| RAEFORD | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Hoke County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| TAP147222 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Hoke County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| UNKNOWN114104 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP162516?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). Line voltages range from 66 kV to 66 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 1.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP162516 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cumberland County, Hoke 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 TAP162516 substation?
TAP162516 has a maximum voltage of 66 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP162516 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP162516 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP162516 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 66 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 1.9 miles.
Who owns TAP162516 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP162516 belong to DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP162516 substation located?
TAP162516 is in North Carolina at 35.0767, -78.9940. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cumberland County, Hoke County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP162516 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162516. The highest-scoring is CUMBERLAND 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, “TAP162516 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap162516-e348ec4e (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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