TAP205949
SubstationUtah · UTAH MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY
At a glance
TAP205949 is an electric transmission substation in Utah, on UTAH MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #205383 | 138 kV | UTAH MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY | — | 36.9 mi |
| #205384 | 138 kV | MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC | — | 0.1 mi |
| #205385 | 138 kV | UTAH MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY | — | 9.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP205949, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.0 |
| EC Coal Duchesne County | Greenfield | UT | Duchesne County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| VERNAL | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| TAP205943 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Daggett County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| UNKNOWN205945 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| TAP205946 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| UNKNOWN209679 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| UNKNOWN205947 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP205949?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by UTAH MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY, MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 46 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP205949 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Uintah County, Duchesne County, Daggett County. The Utah average across 2,458 scored sites is 51.7. 739 of those Utah sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP205949 substation?
TAP205949 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP205949 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP205949 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP205949 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 46 miles.
Who owns TAP205949 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP205949 belong to UTAH MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY, and others to MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP205949 substation located?
TAP205949 is in Utah at 40.2716, -109.8558. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Uintah County, Duchesne County, Daggett County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP205949 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP205949. The highest-scoring is ASHLEY at 59/100. Across Utah, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
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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, “TAP205949 substation, Utah”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/utah/tap205949-6f92e8c8 (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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