TAP171429
SubstationOhio · OHIO POWER CO
At a glance
TAP171429 is an electric transmission substation in Ohio, on OHIO POWER CO'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167100 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 15.9 mi |
| #173802 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
| #173803 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171429, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORRIDOR | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Delaware County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.2 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN151647 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Delaware County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.6 |
| HYATT | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Delaware County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.9 |
| CORRIDOR | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Delaware County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.3 |
| UNKNOWN113662 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Delaware County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.0 |
| JUG STREET | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Licking County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.0 |
| OZ Franklin | Greenfield | OH | Franklin | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 63.4 |
| GALION | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Morrow County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP171429?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OHIO POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 17.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP171429 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Delaware County, Licking County, Franklin, Morrow 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP171429 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171429 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 17.6 miles.
Who owns TAP171429 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP171429 belong to OHIO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP171429 substation located?
TAP171429 is in Ohio at 40.4917, -82.9018. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Delaware County, Licking County, Franklin.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171429 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171429. The highest-scoring is CORRIDOR at 70/100. 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, “TAP171429 substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/tap171429-e6171a40 (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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