TAP161271
SubstationVermont · VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO
At a glance
TAP161271 is an electric transmission substation in Vermont, on VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #166261 | 46 kV | VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 15.2 mi |
| #166262 | 46 kV | GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
| #166263 | 46 kV | VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 6.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161271, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST RUTLAND | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.9 |
| NEW HAVEN | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Addison County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.6 |
| Rutland Landfill (Stafford Hill) | Brownfield | VT | Rutland | 46 kV | 2 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| NORTH RUTLAND | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| OZ Rutland | Greenfield | VT | Rutland | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN133349 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| GRANITE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| TAP136049 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161271?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO, GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 46 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 23.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161271 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rutland County, Addison County, Rutland, Orange County. The Vermont average across 758 scored sites is 54.3. 82 of those Vermont sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP161271 substation?
TAP161271 has a maximum voltage of 46 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP161271 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161271 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161271 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 23.6 miles.
Who owns TAP161271 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161271 belong to VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO, and others to GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161271 substation located?
TAP161271 is in Vermont at 43.8552, -72.8109. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rutland County, Addison County, Rutland.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161271 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161271. The highest-scoring is WEST RUTLAND at 69/100. Across Vermont, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
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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, “TAP161271 substation, Vermont”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/vermont/tap161271-3a9ae7fb (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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