TAP171944
SubstationWest Virginia
At a glance
TAP171944 is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia. 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #174554 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #174555 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 3.1 mi |
| #174567 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171944, 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 |
| 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 |
| OZ Ohio | Greenfield | WV | Ohio | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.0 |
| OZ Belmont | Greenfield | OH | Belmont | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 59.3 |
How do candidate sites near TAP171944 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP171944 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP171944 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 5.2 miles.
Where is TAP171944 substation located?
TAP171944 is in West Virginia at 39.8541, -80.7904. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Marshall County, Brooke County, Belmont County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP171944 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP171944. 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, “TAP171944 substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/tap171944-9087009d (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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