TAP207163
SubstationWashington · CITY OF PORT ANGELES - (WA)
At a glance
TAP207163 is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on CITY OF PORT ANGELES - (WA)'s transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #208193 | 69 kV | CITY OF PORT ANGELES - (WA) | — | 1.7 mi |
| #208218 | 69 kV | CITY OF PORT ANGELES - (WA) | — | 1.0 mi |
| #208217 | 46 kV | CITY OF PORT ANGELES - (WA) | — | 3.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP207163, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAPPY VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Island County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 57.4 |
| PORT ANGELES | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Jefferson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN202905 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Island County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.5 |
| TAP207138 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.4 |
| UNKNOWN207141 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.4 |
| TAP207136 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.4 |
| TAP207151 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Clallam County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.3 |
| TAP207144 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Clallam County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP207163?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CITY OF PORT ANGELES - (WA). Line voltages range from 46 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP207163 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 52 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Island County, Jefferson County, Clallam 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 TAP207163 substation?
TAP207163 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV and a minimum of 46 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP207163 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP207163 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP207163 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV, 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.3 miles.
Who owns TAP207163 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP207163 belong to CITY OF PORT ANGELES - (WA). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP207163 substation located?
TAP207163 is in Washington at 48.1083, -123.4498. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Island County, Jefferson County, Clallam County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP207163 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP207163. The highest-scoring is HAPPY VALLEY at 57/100. 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, “TAP207163 substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/tap207163-97ccdd2a (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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