TAP206426
SubstationWashington · PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY
At a glance
TAP206426 is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY's transmission network. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #206276 | 230 kV | PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY | — | 10.2 mi |
| #206277 | 69 kV | PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY | — | 3.0 mi |
| #206278 | 69 kV | PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY | — | 15.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP206426, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLATT | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Gilliam County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.8 |
| JOHN DAY 1 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klickitat County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.9 |
| ROCK CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Klickitat County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
| Columbia Ridge Landfill Phase II | Brownfield | OR | Gilliam | 115 kV | 50 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.0 |
| HAY CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Sherman County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP209123 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Klickitat County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.7 |
| JONES CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Gilliam County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.3 |
| UNKNOWN201545 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Gilliam County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP206426?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 28.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP206426 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 Gilliam County, Klickitat County, Gilliam, Sherman 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 TAP206426 substation?
TAP206426 has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP206426 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP206426 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP206426 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 28.6 miles.
Who owns TAP206426 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP206426 belong to PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP206426 substation located?
TAP206426 is in Washington at 45.8270, -120.5509. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Gilliam County, Klickitat County, Gilliam.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP206426 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP206426. The highest-scoring is SLATT at 65/100. 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, “TAP206426 substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/tap206426-4f7b20bf (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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