TAP147008
SubstationWest Virginia · MONONGAHELA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP147008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100889 | 138 kV | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 20.8 mi |
| #117035 | 138 kV | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
| #121554 | 138 kV | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 12.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP147008, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRUNTYTOWN | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Taylor County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.0 |
| MOUNT STORM | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Grant County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.9 |
| EC Coal Barbour County | Greenfield | WV | Barbour County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 62.3 |
| EC Coal Randolph County | Greenfield | WV | Randolph County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 61.8 |
| Greenfield (MOUNT STORM - PRUNTYTOWN) | Greenfield | WV | Taylor County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN108744 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Taylor County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.6 |
| TAP146442 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Taylor County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.5 |
| OZ Randolph | Greenfield | WV | Randolph | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP147008?
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 33.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP147008 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Taylor County, Grant County, Barbour County, Randolph 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 TAP147008 substation?
TAP147008 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 TAP147008 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP147008 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP147008 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 33.7 miles.
Who owns TAP147008 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP147008 belong to MONONGAHELA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP147008 substation located?
TAP147008 is in West Virginia at 39.0850, -79.6711. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Taylor County, Grant County, Barbour County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP147008 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP147008. The highest-scoring is PRUNTYTOWN at 69/100. 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, “TAP147008 substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/tap147008-56023fae (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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