TAP305402
SubstationTexas · LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
At a glance
TAP305402 is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #300495 | 69 kV | LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 10.1 mi |
| #308763 | 69 kV | LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #312333 | 69 kV | LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 8.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305402, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP302515 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.1 |
| MUSTANG | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.0 |
| UNKNOWN302167 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.9 |
| WASSON SWITCHING | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.9 |
| TAP308106 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Yoakum County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.8 |
| SEMINOLE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Gaines County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.2 |
| EC Near Gaines County | Greenfield | TX | Gaines | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.9 |
| UNKNOWN302202 | Substation-Adjacent | NM | Lea County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP305402?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 21.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP305402 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Yoakum County, Gaines County, Gaines, Lea County. The Texas average across 6,839 scored sites is 56.4. 3,635 of those Texas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP305402 substation?
TAP305402 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP305402 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP305402 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP305402 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 21.3 miles.
Who owns TAP305402 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP305402 belong to LEA COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP305402 substation located?
TAP305402 is in Texas at 32.8866, -103.0485. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Yoakum County, Gaines County, Gaines.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP305402 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305402. The highest-scoring is TAP302515 at 59/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
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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, “TAP305402 substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/tap305402-4b18dbeb (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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