TAP205751
SubstationOregon · NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD
At a glance
TAP205751 is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, on NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #204789 | 115 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 14.9 mi |
| #211095 | 115 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 0.2 mi |
| #211096 | 115 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 0.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP205751, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELILO | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klickitat County | 1000 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.6 |
| BIG EDDY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klickitat County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.8 |
| BUCKLEY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Wasco County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.8 |
| JOHN DAY 1 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klickitat County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.9 |
| TAP209082 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Hood River County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.1 |
| MAUPIN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Wasco County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Klickitat | Greenfield | WA | Klickitat | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.7 |
| DOOLEY | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Klickitat County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP205751?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 15.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP205751 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Klickitat County, Wasco County, Hood River County, Klickitat. 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 TAP205751 substation?
TAP205751 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP205751 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP205751 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP205751 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 15.5 miles.
Who owns TAP205751 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP205751 belong to NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP205751 substation located?
TAP205751 is in Oregon at 45.4470, -121.1316. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Klickitat County, Wasco County, Hood River County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP205751 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP205751. The highest-scoring is CELILO at 66/100. 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, “TAP205751 substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/tap205751-e889079e (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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