TAP147512
SubstationPennsylvania · PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP
At a glance
TAP147512 is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, on PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100003 | — | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | — | 0.2 mi |
| #106102 | — | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | — | 5.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP147512, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNBURY | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Northumberland County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 66.9 |
| MONTOUR STATION | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Montour County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 60.3 |
| COLUMBIA | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Columbia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 59.8 |
| LYCOMING | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Lycoming County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 58.8 |
| UNKNOWN123699 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Schuylkill County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 58.7 |
| UNKNOWN123662 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Lycoming County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 58.7 |
| ELIMSPORT | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Lycoming County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 58.5 |
| UNKNOWN162368 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Montour County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 58.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP147512?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP. Their combined recorded length is about 5.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP147512 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Northumberland County, Montour County, Columbia County, Lycoming 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP147512 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP147512 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 5.5 miles.
Who owns TAP147512 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP147512 belong to PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP147512 substation located?
TAP147512 is in Pennsylvania at 40.9040, -76.8186. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Northumberland County, Montour County, Columbia County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP147512 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP147512. The highest-scoring is SUNBURY at 67/100. 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, “TAP147512 substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/tap147512-16ec6453 (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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