TAP169537
SubstationNorth Carolina · BLUE RIDGE ELEC MEMBER CORP - (NC)
At a glance
TAP169537 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on BLUE RIDGE ELEC MEMBER CORP - (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167647 | — | BLUE RIDGE ELEC MEMBER CORP - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 10.3 mi |
| #171312 | — | BLUE RIDGE ELEC MEMBER CORP - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #171313 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 8.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169537, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN110586 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Ashe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.9 |
| OZ Watauga | Greenfield | NC | Watauga | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| UNKNOWN116723 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 58.0 |
| TAP153940 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.9 |
| PANDORA | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.9 |
| OZ Caldwell | Greenfield | NC | Caldwell | — | — | 5.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| UNKNOWN132836 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 57.7 |
| UNKNOWN117054 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Washington County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP169537?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by BLUE RIDGE ELEC MEMBER CORP - (NC). Their combined recorded length is about 21 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP169537 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Ashe County, Watauga, Johnson County, Caldwell. 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 TAP169537 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169537 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 21 miles.
Who owns TAP169537 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP169537 belong to BLUE RIDGE ELEC MEMBER CORP - (NC). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP169537 substation located?
TAP169537 is in North Carolina at 36.3295, -81.5801. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Ashe County, Watauga, Johnson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169537 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169537. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN110586 at 62/100. 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, “TAP169537 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/tap169537-6f5da06a (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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