TAP150649
SubstationWest Virginia · MONONGAHELA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP150649 is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, on MONONGAHELA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #133468 | — | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.7 mi |
| #135070 | — | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #138745 | — | MONONGAHELA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP150649, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRISON | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Harrison County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.2 |
| PRUNTYTOWN | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Taylor County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.0 |
| EC Coal Harrison County | Greenfield | WV | Harrison County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 65.2 |
| EC Coal Harrison County | Greenfield | WV | Harrison County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.9 |
| EC Coal Harrison County | Greenfield | WV | Harrison County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| OZ Harrison | Greenfield | WV | Harrison | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.1 |
| EC Coal Harrison County | Greenfield | WV | Harrison County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 63.7 |
| EC FFE Harrison County | Greenfield | WV | Harrison County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 63.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP150649?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by MONONGAHELA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 2.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP150649 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Harrison County, Taylor County, Harrison. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP150649 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP150649 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.7 miles.
Who owns TAP150649 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP150649 belong to MONONGAHELA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP150649 substation located?
TAP150649 is in West Virginia at 39.5913, -80.3608. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Harrison County, Taylor County, Harrison.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP150649 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP150649. The highest-scoring is HARRISON at 70/100. 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, “TAP150649 substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/tap150649-ab1bd5db (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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