TAP171473
SubstationOhio · OHIO POWER CO
At a glance
TAP171473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #173862 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #173865 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #173866 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171473, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH CANTON 765KV | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Stark County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.2 yrs | 68.7 |
| SOUTH EAST CANTON | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Stark County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.5 |
| UNKNOWN153863 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Stark County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.5 |
| OZ Stark | Greenfield | OH | Stark | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 64.7 |
| EC Coal Stark County | Greenfield | OH | Stark County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 64.5 |
| EC Coal Stark County | Greenfield | OH | Stark County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 64.0 |
| OZ Stark | Greenfield | OH | Stark | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 63.8 |
| EC Coal Stark County | Greenfield | OH | Stark County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 63.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP171473?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by OHIO POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 2.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP171473 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Stark County, Stark. 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 TAP171473 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171473 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.5 miles.
Who owns TAP171473 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP171473 belong to OHIO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP171473 substation located?
TAP171473 is in Ohio at 40.4839, -81.4451. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Stark County, Stark.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171473 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171473. The highest-scoring is SOUTH CANTON 765KV 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, “TAP171473 substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/tap171473-e4e663ed (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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