TAP151613
SubstationTennessee · KINGSPORT POWER CO
At a glance
TAP151613 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, on KINGSPORT POWER CO'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102320 | — | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #124297 | — | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #132337 | — | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP151613, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Demolition Landfill | Brownfield | VA | Bristol | — | 0 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.6 |
| SULLIVAN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Sullivan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 63.7 |
| OZ Bristol | Greenfield | VA | Bristol | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.4 |
| OZ Scott | Greenfield | VA | Scott | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.8 |
| UNKNOWN113973 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bristol city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| NORTH BRISTOL | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bristol city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.6 |
| EC Coal Russell County | Greenfield | VA | Russell County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.5 |
| EC Coal Russell County | Greenfield | VA | Russell County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP151613?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by KINGSPORT POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 3.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP151613 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bristol, Sullivan County, Scott, Bristol city. 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 TAP151613 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP151613 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 3.1 miles.
Who owns TAP151613 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP151613 belong to KINGSPORT POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP151613 substation located?
TAP151613 is in Tennessee at 36.5940, -82.1891. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bristol, Sullivan County, Scott.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP151613 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP151613. The highest-scoring is Bristol Demolition Landfill at 65/100. 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, “TAP151613 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap151613-563ab02d (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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