TAP171598
SubstationVermont · VERMONT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
At a glance
TAP171598 is an electric transmission substation in Vermont, on VERMONT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #174114 | 35 kV | VERMONT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 9.4 mi |
| #174115 | 35 kV | VERMONT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #174116 | 35 kV | GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP | IN SERVICE | 6.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171598, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONROE | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Caledonia County | 450 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.0 |
| GRANITE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| Morrisville Salvage Yard | Brownfield | VT | Lamoille | 35 kV | 2 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| UNKNOWN136825 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Lamoille County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| UNKNOWN132796 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Washington County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| BARRE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Washington County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Near Moretown | Greenfield | VT | Washington | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.2 |
| BARRE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Washington County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP171598?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by VERMONT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP. Line voltages range from 35 kV to 35 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 18.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP171598 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Caledonia County, Orange County, Lamoille, Lamoille 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 TAP171598 substation?
TAP171598 has a maximum voltage of 35 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP171598 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP171598 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171598 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 35 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 18.3 miles.
Who owns TAP171598 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP171598 belong to VERMONT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., 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 TAP171598 substation located?
TAP171598 is in Vermont at 44.4514, -72.3253. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Caledonia County, Orange County, Lamoille.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171598 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171598. The highest-scoring is MONROE at 65/100. 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, “TAP171598 substation, Vermont”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/vermont/tap171598-6e08342e (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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