TAP208039
SubstationUtah · PACIFICORP
At a glance
TAP208039 is an electric transmission substation in Utah, on PACIFICORP'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #209591 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 5.2 mi |
| #209592 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.0 mi |
| #212325 | 69 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 6.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208039, 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 |
| VERNAL | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Coal Duchesne County | Greenfield | UT | Duchesne County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| UNKNOWN205944 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Daggett County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| 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 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP208039?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP, NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP208039 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 TAP208039 substation?
TAP208039 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 TAP208039 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208039 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208039 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.9 miles.
Who owns TAP208039 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP208039 belong to PACIFICORP, and others to NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP208039 substation located?
TAP208039 is in Utah at 40.4074, -109.8175. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Uintah County, Duchesne County, Daggett County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208039 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208039. 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, “TAP208039 substation, Utah”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/utah/tap208039-99a876b1 (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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