TAP208896
SubstationUtah · PACIFICORP
At a glance
TAP208896 is an electric transmission substation in Utah, on PACIFICORP'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #210901 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 11.7 mi |
| #210903 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 5.4 mi |
| #210904 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208896, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN205955 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Wasatch County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.8 |
| TAP206729 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Wasatch County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.9 |
| HALE | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Utah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.3 |
| TAP205467 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Utah County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.0 |
| EC Near Heber City | Greenfield | UT | Wasatch | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.8 |
| UNKNOWN201633 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Utah County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.7 |
| UNKNOWN205475 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Utah County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.7 |
| EC Near Whitehead | Greenfield | UT | Utah | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP208896?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 17.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP208896 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 Wasatch County, Utah County, Wasatch, Utah. 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 TAP208896 substation?
TAP208896 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 TAP208896 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208896 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208896 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 17.1 miles.
Who owns TAP208896 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP208896 belong to PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP208896 substation located?
TAP208896 is in Utah at 40.6393, -111.2833. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wasatch County, Utah County, Wasatch.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208896 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208896. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN205955 at 62/100. 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, “TAP208896 substation, Utah”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/utah/tap208896-a924232c (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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