TAP139527
SubstationWisconsin · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO
At a glance
TAP139527 is an electric transmission substation in Wisconsin, on NORTHERN STATES POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #123788 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 9.0 mi |
| #127301 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 21.6 mi |
| #163252 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP139527, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN132505 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Price County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN107656 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Price County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN132503 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Price County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN132504 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Price County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| TAP139527 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Price County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| EC Near Northern States Flambeau | Greenfield | WI | Price | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
| EC Near Northern States Flambeau | Greenfield | WI | Price | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.6 |
| EC Near Northern States Flambeau | Greenfield | WI | Price | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP139527?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO, NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 31.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP139527 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Price County, Price. The Wisconsin average across 3,340 scored sites is 55.4. 1,248 of those Wisconsin sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP139527 substation?
TAP139527 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP139527 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP139527 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP139527 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 31.2 miles.
Who owns TAP139527 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP139527 belong to NORTHERN STATES POWER CO, and others to NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP139527 substation located?
TAP139527 is in Wisconsin at 45.7364, -90.4605. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Price County, Price.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP139527 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP139527. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN132505 at 57/100. Across Wisconsin, the average DC Readiness score is 55.4.
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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, “TAP139527 substation, Wisconsin”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wisconsin/tap139527-92b80c04 (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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