TAP158757
SubstationWisconsin
At a glance
TAP158757 is an electric transmission substation in Wisconsin. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #159022 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
| #159023 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #159026 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP158757, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids Pulp Mill | Brownfield | WI | Wood County | — | 72 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| FINNEGAN | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sauk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| EC Near Juneau | Greenfield | WI | Juneau | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| TAP139562 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Wood County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.5 |
| PORT EDWARDS | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Wood County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.3 |
| HOLLYWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Wood County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
| NORTHERN STEEL CASTING | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Wood County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
| PETENWELL | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Juneau County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
How do candidate sites near TAP158757 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Wood County, Sauk County, Juneau, Juneau County. 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 TAP158757 substation?
TAP158757 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP158757 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP158757 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP158757 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.8 miles.
Where is TAP158757 substation located?
TAP158757 is in Wisconsin at 44.0247, -90.0352. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wood County, Sauk County, Juneau.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP158757 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP158757. The highest-scoring is Wisconsin Rapids Pulp Mill at 62/100. 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, “TAP158757 substation, Wisconsin”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wisconsin/tap158757-6da60335 (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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