TAP206289
SubstationWashington · AVISTA CORP
At a glance
TAP206289 is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on AVISTA CORP'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #205985 | 115 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 6.3 mi |
| #206049 | 115 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 17.9 mi |
| #207353 | 115 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 0.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP206289, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Lincoln | Greenfield | WA | Lincoln | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.5 |
| UNKNOWN206288 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.1 |
| UNKNOWN206077 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Whitman County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.8 |
| TAP207735 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.7 |
| UNKNOWN206261 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Adams County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.3 |
| UNKNOWN206076 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Adams County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.3 |
| LARENE | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.2 |
| UNKNOWN206265 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP206289?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by AVISTA CORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 24.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP206289 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Whitman County, Adams County. 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 TAP206289 substation?
TAP206289 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 TAP206289 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP206289 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP206289 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 24.8 miles.
Who owns TAP206289 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP206289 belong to AVISTA CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP206289 substation located?
TAP206289 is in Washington at 47.4068, -118.0659. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Whitman County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP206289 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP206289. The highest-scoring is OZ Lincoln at 58/100. 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, “TAP206289 substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/tap206289-f7828fda (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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