TAP208736
SubstationOregon · PACIFICORP
At a glance
TAP208736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #209691 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 5.5 mi |
| #210611 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.0 mi |
| #210613 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208736, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALVEY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Lane County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.5 |
| LANE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Lane County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.1 |
| UNKNOWN202116 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Lane County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.1 |
| DEAD HEAD | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Lane County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.0 |
| SeQuential Biodiesel Solar | Brownfield | OR | Lane | 115 kV | 0 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| OZ Lane | Greenfield | OR | Lane | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| TAP203154 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Lane County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.8 |
| WREN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Benton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP208736?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION, PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 5.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP208736 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lane County, Lane, Benton 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 TAP208736 substation?
TAP208736 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 TAP208736 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208736 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208736 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5.8 miles.
Who owns TAP208736 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP208736 belong to PACIFICORP, and others to BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP208736 substation located?
TAP208736 is in Oregon at 44.3826, -123.1661. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lane County, Lane, Benton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208736 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208736. The highest-scoring is ALVEY at 69/100. 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, “TAP208736 substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/tap208736-f2c28686 (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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