TAP310668
SubstationTexas · LAMB COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP310668 is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on LAMB COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301229 | 69 kV | LAMB COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 6.9 mi |
| #305494 | 69 kV | LAMB COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #307244 | 69 kV | LAMB COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 4.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310668, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN307714 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Lamb County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN305684 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Lubbock County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.1 |
| UNKNOWN309147 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hockley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.5 |
| UNKNOWN308536 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hockley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.5 |
| UNKNOWN302917 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hockley County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.0 |
| PLANT X | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Lamb County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.5 |
| UNKNOWN307292 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Lamb County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.4 |
| OZ Hockley | Greenfield | TX | Hockley | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 60.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP310668?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by LAMB COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP310668 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lamb County, Lubbock County, Hockley County, Hockley. 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 TAP310668 substation?
TAP310668 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP310668 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP310668 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP310668 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.1 miles.
Who owns TAP310668 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP310668 belong to LAMB COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP310668 substation located?
TAP310668 is in Texas at 33.7862, -102.4474. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lamb County, Lubbock County, Hockley County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP310668 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310668. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN307714 at 63/100. 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, “TAP310668 substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/tap310668-560c01ce (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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