TAP203255
SubstationWashington · PUD NO 1 OF COWLITZ COUNTY
At a glance
TAP203255 is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on PUD NO 1 OF COWLITZ COUNTY'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #200533 | 115 kV | PUD NO 1 OF COWLITZ COUNTY | — | 1.7 mi |
| #200534 | 115 kV | PUD NO 1 OF COWLITZ COUNTY | — | 0.0 mi |
| #200535 | 115 kV | PUD NO 1 OF COWLITZ COUNTY | — | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP203255, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEELER | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Washington County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 70.9 |
| BPA TROUTDALE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 69.7 |
| HORIZON | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.5 |
| BLUE LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.2 |
| RIVERGATE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.1 |
| ROSS | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Clark County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.9 |
| TAP203170 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Multnomah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| OZ Multnomah | Greenfield | OR | Multnomah | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 64.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP203255?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PUD NO 1 OF COWLITZ COUNTY. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP203255 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Washington County, Multnomah County, Clark County, Multnomah. The Washington average across 6,019 scored sites is 51.7. 1,343 of those Washington sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP203255 substation?
TAP203255 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 TAP203255 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP203255 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP203255 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2 miles.
Who owns TAP203255 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP203255 belong to PUD NO 1 OF COWLITZ COUNTY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP203255 substation located?
TAP203255 is in Washington at 45.9074, -122.7563. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Washington County, Multnomah County, Clark County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP203255 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP203255. The highest-scoring is KEELER at 71/100. Across Washington, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
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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, “TAP203255 substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/tap203255-dcd3941c (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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