TAP148238
SubstationVirginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
TAP148238 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #112715 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.4 mi |
| #114888 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148238, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAPONY | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Sussex County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 61.2 |
| TAP148228 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Greensville County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| BOYKINS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Southampton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.0 |
| UNKNOWN111421 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Greensville County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 59.4 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN175463 - UNKNOWN175464) | Greenfield | VA | Brunswick County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.9 |
| UNKNOWN111416 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Halifax County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| UNKNOWN111415 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Northampton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| EC Coal Brunswick County | Greenfield | VA | Brunswick County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 57.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP148238?
The 2 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 11.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP148238 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sussex County, Greensville County, Southampton County, Brunswick County. 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 TAP148238 substation?
TAP148238 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 TAP148238 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP148238 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP148238 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.4 miles.
Who owns TAP148238 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP148238 belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP148238 substation located?
TAP148238 is in Virginia at 36.5639, -77.5819. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sussex County, Greensville County, Southampton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP148238 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148238. The highest-scoring is SAPONY at 61/100. 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, “TAP148238 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/tap148238-f5bee188 (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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