TAP160522
SubstationVirginia
At a glance
TAP160522 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #164111 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 15.3 mi |
| #164113 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #164172 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160522, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POCKET NORTH | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lee County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 69.1 |
| NAGEL | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Scott County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 64.7 |
| EC Coal Lee County | Greenfield | VA | Lee County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.8 |
| OZ Lee | Greenfield | VA | Lee | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.4 |
| EC Coal Lee County | Greenfield | VA | Lee County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 61.7 |
| EC Coal Harlan County | Greenfield | KY | Harlan County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Coal Scott County | Greenfield | VA | Scott County | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 61.0 |
| OZ Scott | Greenfield | VA | Scott | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 60.8 |
How do candidate sites near TAP160522 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lee County, Scott County, Lee, Harlan 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 TAP160522 substation?
TAP160522 has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP160522 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160522 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160522 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 15.6 miles.
Where is TAP160522 substation located?
TAP160522 is in Virginia at 36.8804, -82.8144. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lee County, Scott County, Lee.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160522 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160522. The highest-scoring is POCKET NORTH at 69/100. 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, “TAP160522 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/tap160522-dc7d94c7 (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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