TAP136837
SubstationWest Virginia · WHEELING POWER CO
At a glance
TAP136837 is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, on WHEELING POWER CO'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #139362 | 69 kV | WHEELING POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #146869 | 69 kV | WHEELING POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #149277 | 69 kV | WHEELING POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP136837, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN140084 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Marshall County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.7 |
| KAMMER (765KV) | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Marshall County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.6 |
| TIDD | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Brooke County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.6 |
| EC Coal Brooke County | Greenfield | WV | Brooke County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 62.5 |
| EC Coal Brooke County | Greenfield | WV | Brooke County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 62.1 |
| WEST BELLAIRE (345KV) | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Belmont County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 61.3 |
| EC Coal Ohio County | Greenfield | WV | Ohio County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.3 |
| EC Coal Brooke County | Greenfield | WV | Brooke County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP136837?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WHEELING POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP136837 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 Marshall County, Brooke County, Belmont County, Ohio County. The West Virginia average across 3,734 scored sites is 52. 378 of those West Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP136837 substation?
TAP136837 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP136837 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP136837 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP136837 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.6 miles.
Who owns TAP136837 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP136837 belong to WHEELING POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP136837 substation located?
TAP136837 is in West Virginia at 39.9699, -80.7257. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Marshall County, Brooke County, Belmont County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP136837 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP136837. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN140084 at 65/100. Across West Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.
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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, “TAP136837 substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/tap136837-8daeed5e (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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