TAP135153
SubstationNorth Dakota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
At a glance
TAP135153 is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota, on OTTER TAIL POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #120409 | 42 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #122939 | 42 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 13.4 mi |
| #136035 | 42 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP135153, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN133388 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Steele County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN133389 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Barnes County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.3 |
| OZ Barnes | Greenfield | ND | Barnes | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| UNKNOWN135159 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Barnes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| VALLEY CITY | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Barnes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| UNKNOWN135019 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Ransom County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| UNKNOWN135046 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Ransom County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.4 |
| UNKNOWN135381 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Steele County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP135153?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. Line voltages range from 42 kV to 42 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 15.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP135153 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Steele County, Barnes County, Barnes, Ransom County. The North Dakota average across 1,020 scored sites is 55.7. 453 of those North Dakota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP135153 substation?
TAP135153 has a maximum voltage of 42 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP135153 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP135153 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP135153 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 42 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 15.4 miles.
Who owns TAP135153 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP135153 belong to OTTER TAIL POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP135153 substation located?
TAP135153 is in North Dakota at 46.8915, -97.9965. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Steele County, Barnes County, Barnes.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP135153 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP135153. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN133388 at 63/100. Across North Dakota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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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, “TAP135153 substation, North Dakota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-dakota/tap135153-f7dcc66a (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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