TAP167492
SubstationSouth Carolina · SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS CO
At a glance
TAP167492 is an electric transmission substation in South Carolina, on SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #168457 | 69 kV | SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 3.8 mi |
| #168458 | 69 kV | SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 15.0 mi |
| #168459 | 69 kV | SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167492, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANADYS | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Dorchester County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.3 |
| UNKNOWN120914 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Hampton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.7 |
| UNKNOWN120913 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Colleton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.1 |
| YEMASSEE | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Colleton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.0 |
| UNKNOWN120999 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Colleton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN170117 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Dorchester County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN120909 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Hampton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.0 |
| UNKNOWN121815 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Hampton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP167492?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY, SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 20.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP167492 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Dorchester County, Hampton County, Colleton County. The South Carolina average across 2,061 scored sites is 57.1. 1,124 of those South Carolina sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP167492 substation?
TAP167492 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 TAP167492 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP167492 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP167492 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 20.9 miles.
Who owns TAP167492 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP167492 belong to SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS CO, and others to SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC&GAS COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP167492 substation located?
TAP167492 is in South Carolina at 32.9549, -80.7833. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Dorchester County, Hampton County, Colleton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP167492 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167492. The highest-scoring is CANADYS at 66/100. Across South Carolina, the average DC Readiness score is 57.1.
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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, “TAP167492 substation, South Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/south-carolina/tap167492-5307de9f (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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