TAP171906
SubstationPennsylvania
At a glance
TAP171906 is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania. 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171906, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Cameron | Greenfield | PA | Cameron | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 59.6 |
| EC Coal McKean County | Greenfield | PA | McKean County | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 55.8 |
| UNKNOWN124588 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Allegany County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.5 |
| UNKNOWN124581 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Allegany County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.4 |
| EC Coal Potter County | Greenfield | PA | Potter County | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 55.0 |
| DUGAN | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Cattaraugus County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.7 |
| UNKNOWN124589 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Allegany County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.6 |
| TAP140650 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Allegany County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.6 |
How do candidate sites near TAP171906 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cameron, McKean County, Allegany County, Potter 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 TAP171906 substation?
TAP171906 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 TAP171906 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP171906 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171906 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP171906 substation located?
TAP171906 is in Pennsylvania at 41.8480, -77.9981. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cameron, McKean County, Allegany County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171906 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171906. The highest-scoring is OZ Cameron at 60/100. 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, “TAP171906 substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/tap171906-fc50a2f1 (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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