TAP151202
SubstationTennessee · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
At a glance
TAP151202 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #105093 | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 7.1 mi |
| #106405 | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
| #128549 | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP151202, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOLUNTEER | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Knox County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.5 |
| OZ Knox | Greenfield | TN | Knox | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.1 |
| OZ Knox | Greenfield | TN | Knox | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 66.7 |
| OZ Knox | Greenfield | TN | Knox | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.1 |
| LONSDALE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Knox County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.6 |
| OZ Knox | Greenfield | TN | Knox | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 64.5 |
| TAP155233 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Knox County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.1 |
| KNOX | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Knox County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP151202?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Their combined recorded length is about 13.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP151202 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Knox County, Knox. The Tennessee average across 2,190 scored sites is 57. 886 of those Tennessee sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP151202 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP151202 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 13.6 miles.
Who owns TAP151202 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP151202 belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP151202 substation located?
TAP151202 is in Tennessee at 35.7238, -83.6401. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Knox County, Knox.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP151202 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP151202. The highest-scoring is VOLUNTEER at 72/100. Across Tennessee, the average DC Readiness score is 57.
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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, “TAP151202 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap151202-e551ffb4 (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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