TAP138723
SubstationVirginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
TAP138723 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, operated by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #129908 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 5.5 mi |
| #138559 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #141962 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138723, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Rockbridge County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.8 |
| WEST STAUNTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Augusta County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| SKIMMER | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lynchburg city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 58.4 |
| OZ Staunton | Greenfield | VA | Staunton | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 58.3 |
| BALCONY FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Buena Vista city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
| TAP161412 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Buena Vista city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
| BUENA VISTA | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Buena Vista city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
| GLASGOW | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Buena Vista city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138723?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 9.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138723 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 Rockbridge County, Augusta County, Lynchburg city, Staunton. The Virginia average across 5,871 scored sites is 52.6. 733 of those Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP138723 substation?
TAP138723 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 TAP138723 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138723 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP138723 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9.4 miles.
Who owns TAP138723 substation?
HIFLD lists VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO as the operator of TAP138723.
Where is TAP138723 substation located?
TAP138723 is in Virginia at 37.9021, -79.3859. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rockbridge County, Augusta County, Lynchburg city.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138723 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138723. The highest-scoring is LEXINGTON at 65/100. Across Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.6.
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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, “TAP138723 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/tap138723-21161e57 (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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