TAP208680
SubstationOregon · PACIFICORP
At a glance
TAP208680 is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, on PACIFICORP'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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #210530 | 115 kV | CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOP, INC. - (OR) | — | 5.4 mi |
| #210532 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 2.0 mi |
| #210556 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 1.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208680, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PONDEROSA | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Deschutes County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.0 |
| GRIZZLY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jefferson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.7 |
| PILOT BUTTE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Deschutes County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
| REDMOND | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Deschutes County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN202803 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Deschutes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.5 |
| TAP208680 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Deschutes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.4 |
| TAP208670 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Deschutes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN208682 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Deschutes County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP208680?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOP, INC. - (OR), PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 8.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP208680 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Deschutes County, Jefferson 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 TAP208680 substation?
TAP208680 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP208680 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208680 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208680 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 8.8 miles.
Who owns TAP208680 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP208680 belong to PACIFICORP, and others to CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOP, INC. - (OR). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP208680 substation located?
TAP208680 is in Oregon at 44.0948, -121.2988. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Deschutes County, Jefferson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208680 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208680. The highest-scoring is PONDEROSA 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, “TAP208680 substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/tap208680-81d6ba37 (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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