TAP138753
SubstationWest Virginia · MONONGAHELA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP138753 is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, on MONONGAHELA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #130378 | 138 kV | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 11.8 mi |
| #138543 | 138 kV | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.2 mi |
| #148300 | 138 kV | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138753, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATH COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bath County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.5 |
| EC Coal Randolph County | Greenfield | WV | Randolph County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 61.8 |
| OZ Randolph | Greenfield | WV | Randolph | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.3 |
| EC Coal Upshur County | Greenfield | WV | Upshur County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.1 |
| EC Coal Upshur County | Greenfield | WV | Upshur County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.7 |
| EC Coal Pocahontas County | Greenfield | WV | Pocahontas County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.4 |
| UNKNOWN108832 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Upshur County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC FFE Upshur County | Greenfield | WV | Upshur County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 58.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138753?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by MONONGAHELA POWER CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 20.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138753 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bath County, Randolph County, Randolph, Upshur 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 TAP138753 substation?
TAP138753 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP138753 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138753 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP138753 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 20.5 miles.
Who owns TAP138753 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP138753 belong to MONONGAHELA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP138753 substation located?
TAP138753 is in West Virginia at 38.5618, -80.1246. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bath County, Randolph County, Randolph.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138753 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138753. The highest-scoring is BATH COUNTY 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, “TAP138753 substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/tap138753-f32bfb50 (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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