TAP161566
SubstationVirginia · BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO
TAP161566 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, operated by BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21004 | 230 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
| #38197 | 230 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 12.7 mi |
| #47196 | 230 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161566, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN162181 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Prince George's County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.1 yrs | 78.3 |
| UNKNOWN162182 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Prince George's County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.1 yrs | 77.6 |
| BUZZARD POINT | Substation-Adjacent | DC | District of Columbia | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 75.5 |
| BENNING (230KV) | Substation-Adjacent | DC | District of Columbia | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 74.5 |
| MORGANTOWN GENERATING PLANT | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Charles County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 73.7 |
| BRANDYWINE POWER FACILITY | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Prince George's County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 73.7 |
| OAK GROVE | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Prince George's County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 73.3 |
| BUENA VISTA | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Prince George's County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 73.1 |
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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