TAP140471
SubstationVirginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
TAP140471 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108007 | 230 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.7 mi |
| #110627 | 230 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #128809 | 230 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 9.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP140471, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOOMS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Waynesboro city | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 66.4 |
| CUNNINGHAM | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Fluvanna County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 65.2 |
| UNKNOWN116432 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Fluvanna County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 63.9 |
| HARRISONBURG | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Harrisonburg city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.3 |
| DAYTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Harrisonburg city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.3 |
| GROTTOES | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Harrisonburg city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.3 |
| UNKNOWN121546 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Charlottesville city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.0 |
| UNKNOWN116430 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 61.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP140471?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 13.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP140471 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Waynesboro city, Fluvanna County, Harrisonburg city, Charlottesville city. 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 TAP140471 substation?
TAP140471 has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP140471 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP140471 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP140471 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 13.9 miles.
Who owns TAP140471 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP140471 belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP140471 substation located?
TAP140471 is in Virginia at 38.0713, -78.5302. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Waynesboro city, Fluvanna County, Harrisonburg city.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP140471 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP140471. The highest-scoring is DOOMS at 66/100. 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, “TAP140471 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/tap140471-8c489921 (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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