TAP146715
SubstationVirginia
At a glance
TAP146715 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia. 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108646 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #135255 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #177508 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP146715, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lynchburg city | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 67.1 |
| OZ Lynchburg | Greenfield | VA | Lynchburg | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.4 |
| HALIFAX | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Halifax County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.9 |
| Greenfield (CLOVERDALE 765KV - JOSHUA FALL) | Greenfield | VA | Lynchburg city | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| PEAKSVIEW | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lynchburg city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 59.5 |
| MONEL | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lynchburg city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 59.5 |
| OZ Campbell | Greenfield | VA | Campbell | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 59.2 |
| SOUTH LYNCHBURG | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lynchburg city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 58.8 |
How do candidate sites near TAP146715 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lynchburg city, Lynchburg, Halifax County, Campbell. 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 TAP146715 substation?
TAP146715 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 TAP146715 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP146715 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP146715 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.3 miles.
Where is TAP146715 substation located?
TAP146715 is in Virginia at 37.1037, -79.2760. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lynchburg city, Lynchburg, Halifax County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP146715 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP146715. The highest-scoring is JOSHUA FALLS at 67/100. 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, “TAP146715 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/tap146715-1804202a (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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