TAP171880
SubstationPennsylvania · PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP
At a glance
TAP171880 is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, on PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #174464 | — | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #174465 | — | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
| #174473 | — | PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171880, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUNIATA | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Perry County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN124218 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 61.1 |
| UNKNOWN123405 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Dauphin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 60.1 |
| UNKNOWN123850 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Dauphin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 59.9 |
| OZ Dauphin | Greenfield | PA | Dauphin | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 59.9 |
| UNKNOWN123398 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 59.7 |
| EC Dauphin Coal Area | Greenfield | PA | Dauphin | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 59.4 |
| EC Dauphin Coal Area | Greenfield | PA | Dauphin | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 59.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP171880?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP. Their combined recorded length is about 6.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP171880 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Perry County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Dauphin. 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 TAP171880 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171880 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 6.2 miles.
Who owns TAP171880 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP171880 belong to PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP171880 substation located?
TAP171880 is in Pennsylvania at 40.4304, -77.1623. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Perry County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171880 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171880. The highest-scoring is JUNIATA at 63/100. 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, “TAP171880 substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/tap171880-91e26295 (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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