TAP310592
SubstationTexas · SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO
At a glance
TAP310592 is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #304698 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO | IN SERVICE | 16.4 mi |
| #307071 | 115 kV | RITA BLANCA ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 6.3 mi |
| #312125 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310592, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SWINFORD | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Carson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.2 |
| HUTCHINSON COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hutchinson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.0 |
| TAP310855 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hutchinson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.9 |
| PRINGLE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hutchinson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.8 |
| MOORE COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Moore County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Near Moore County | Greenfield | TX | Moore | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.1 |
| EC Near Riverview | Greenfield | TX | Hutchinson | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Moore County | Greenfield | TX | Moore | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP310592?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO, RITA BLANCA ELECTRIC COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 22.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP310592 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Carson County, Hutchinson County, Moore County, Moore. 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 TAP310592 substation?
TAP310592 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP310592 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP310592 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP310592 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 22.7 miles.
Who owns TAP310592 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP310592 belong to SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO, and others to RITA BLANCA ELECTRIC COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP310592 substation located?
TAP310592 is in Texas at 35.8106, -101.7017. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Carson County, Hutchinson County, Moore County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP310592 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310592. The highest-scoring is DAVID SWINFORD at 62/100. 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, “TAP310592 substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/tap310592-e180a9d7 (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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