TAP171848
SubstationPennsylvania · PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP
At a glance
TAP171848 is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, on PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167837 | 69 kV | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
| #174421 | 69 kV | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | IN SERVICE | 1.8 mi |
| #174422 | 69 kV | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171848, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LACKAWANNA | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Lackawanna County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 63.7 |
| PORTLAND STATION | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Warren County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 63.6 |
| UNKNOWN123643 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Carbon County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 61.6 |
| UNKNOWN132606 | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Warren County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN123616 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Monroe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 60.1 |
| SHAWNEE | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Monroe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 60.1 |
| EC Coal Luzerne County | Greenfield | PA | Luzerne County | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 60.0 |
| EC Coal Lackawanna County | Greenfield | PA | Lackawanna County | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 59.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP171848?
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 7.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP171848 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lackawanna County, Warren County, Carbon County, Monroe 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 TAP171848 substation?
TAP171848 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 TAP171848 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP171848 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171848 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.5 miles.
Who owns TAP171848 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP171848 belong to PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP171848 substation located?
TAP171848 is in Pennsylvania at 41.2094, -75.3896. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lackawanna County, Warren County, Carbon County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171848 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171848. The highest-scoring is LACKAWANNA at 64/100. 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, “TAP171848 substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/tap171848-afb0f7f0 (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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