TAP152824
SubstationVirginia · APPALACHIAN POWER CO
At a glance
TAP152824 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on APPALACHIAN POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #109079 | 138 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 15.1 mi |
| #115815 | 138 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
| #121212 | 138 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 11.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152824, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSONS FERRY | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Carroll County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.7 |
| EC Coal Mercer County | Greenfield | WV | Mercer County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.7 |
| OZ Galax | Greenfield | VA | Galax | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 58.4 |
| OZ Carroll | Greenfield | VA | Carroll | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 58.2 |
| Greenfield (JACKSONS FERRY - BROADFORD (76) | Greenfield | VA | Wythe County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.6 |
| UNKNOWN117065 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Galax city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.4 |
| UNKNOWN117059 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Smyth County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN117056 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Smyth County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 56.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP152824?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by APPALACHIAN POWER CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 27.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP152824 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Carroll County, Mercer County, Galax, Carroll. 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 TAP152824 substation?
TAP152824 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP152824 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP152824 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP152824 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 27.4 miles.
Who owns TAP152824 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP152824 belong to APPALACHIAN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP152824 substation located?
TAP152824 is in Virginia at 36.9352, -81.0634. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Carroll County, Mercer County, Galax.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP152824 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152824. The highest-scoring is JACKSONS FERRY at 63/100. 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, “TAP152824 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/tap152824-3957088f (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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