TAP141118
SubstationPennsylvania · PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP
At a glance
TAP141118 is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, operated by PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100744 | 69 kV | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #144642 | 69 kV | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #150663 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 12.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP141118, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 68.8 |
| DELTA YORK EC | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 65.8 |
| CONASTONE | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.7 |
| PEACH BOTTOM | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 64.0 |
| PEACH BOTTOM | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 64.0 |
| CLAY | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Chester County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN123416 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Chester County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 63.1 |
| TAP162049 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Berks County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 63.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP141118?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 16.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP141118 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 Harford County, Chester County, Berks County. The Pennsylvania average across 6,497 scored sites is 51.8. 886 of those Pennsylvania sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP141118 substation?
TAP141118 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP141118 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP141118 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP141118 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 16.1 miles.
Who owns TAP141118 substation?
HIFLD lists PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP as the operator of TAP141118.
Where is TAP141118 substation located?
TAP141118 is in Pennsylvania at 39.8831, -76.1618. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Harford County, Chester County, Berks County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP141118 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP141118. The highest-scoring is ROCK SPRINGS at 69/100. Across Pennsylvania, the average DC Readiness score is 51.8.
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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, “TAP141118 substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/tap141118-f99a95c3 (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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