TAP152886
SubstationVirginia · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
At a glance
TAP152886 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #117771 | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
| #127354 | — | KINGSPORT POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.5 mi |
| #150398 | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152886, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Demolition Landfill | Brownfield | VA | Bristol | — | 0 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.6 |
| SULLIVAN | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Sullivan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 63.7 |
| OZ Bristol | Greenfield | VA | Bristol | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.4 |
| UNKNOWN113973 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bristol city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| NORTH BRISTOL | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bristol city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.6 |
| EC Coal Russell County | Greenfield | VA | Russell County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.5 |
| EC Coal Russell County | Greenfield | VA | Russell County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.0 |
| CLINCH RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Russell County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 59.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP152886?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY, KINGSPORT POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP152886 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bristol, Sullivan County, Bristol city, Russell 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP152886 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP152886 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 4 miles.
Who owns TAP152886 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP152886 belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY, and others to KINGSPORT POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP152886 substation located?
TAP152886 is in Virginia at 36.6044, -82.1510. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bristol, Sullivan County, Bristol city.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP152886 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152886. The highest-scoring is Bristol Demolition Landfill 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, “TAP152886 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/tap152886-4280b796 (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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