TAP137168
SubstationOhio · AMERICAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, INC.
At a glance
TAP137168 is an electric transmission substation in Ohio, on AMERICAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, INC.'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #117716 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #131302 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | IN SERVICE | 3.8 mi |
| #132459 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, INC. | IN SERVICE | 8.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP137168, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Landfill Solar | Brownfield | OH | Cuyahoga | 345 kV | 4 MW | 5.2 yrs | 69.0 |
| FOX | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN113660 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 68.2 |
| Medical Center Company Solar | Brownfield | OH | Cuyahoga | — | 1 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.8 |
| UNKNOWN113607 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.3 |
| JUNIPER | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.2 |
| UNKNOWN137113 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.9 |
| EASTLAKE STATION | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP137168?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by AMERICAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP137168 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cuyahoga, Cuyahoga County. The Ohio average across 3,933 scored sites is 54.8. 835 of those Ohio sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP137168 substation?
TAP137168 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP137168 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP137168 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP137168 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.7 miles.
Who owns TAP137168 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP137168 belong to AMERICAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP137168 substation located?
TAP137168 is in Ohio at 41.6543, -81.3838. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cuyahoga, Cuyahoga County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP137168 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP137168. The highest-scoring is Brooklyn Landfill Solar at 69/100. Across Ohio, the average DC Readiness score is 54.8.
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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, “TAP137168 substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/tap137168-006fcd19 (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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