TAP203514
SubstationOregon · PACIFICORP
At a glance
TAP203514 is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, on PACIFICORP's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201267 | 230 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.4 mi |
| #201268 | 230 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.1 mi |
| #201269 | 230 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP203514, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEARL | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Washington County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 70.3 |
| BPA TROUTDALE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 69.7 |
| OSTRANDER | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.7 |
| CARVER | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| BLUE LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.2 |
| GRESHAM | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.1 |
| RIVERGATE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.1 |
| MCLOUGHLIN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP203514?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP203514 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Washington County, Multnomah County. The Oregon average across 2,430 scored sites is 53.1. 844 of those Oregon sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP203514 substation?
TAP203514 has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP203514 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP203514 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP203514 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.5 miles.
Who owns TAP203514 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP203514 belong to PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP203514 substation located?
TAP203514 is in Oregon at 45.5597, -122.4086. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Washington County, Multnomah County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP203514 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP203514. The highest-scoring is PEARL at 70/100. Across Oregon, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
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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, “TAP203514 substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/tap203514-f67e6205 (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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