TAP170291
SubstationTennessee
At a glance
TAP170291 is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #172104 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #172105 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #172106 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170291, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULL RUN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Anderson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 72.2 |
| UNKNOWN115540 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Roane County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.5 |
| 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 |
| OAK RIDGE RESERVATION (USDOE) | Brownfield | TN | Anderson | 161 kV | 0 MW | 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 |
How do candidate sites near TAP170291 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Anderson County, Roane County, Knox, Anderson. 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 TAP170291 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP170291 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.8 miles.
Where is TAP170291 substation located?
TAP170291 is in Tennessee at 36.0135, -84.2383. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Anderson County, Roane County, Knox.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP170291 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170291. The highest-scoring is BULL RUN 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, “TAP170291 substation, Tennessee”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/tennessee/tap170291-916ae7da (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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