TAP162910
SubstationWisconsin · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN
At a glance
TAP162910 is an electric transmission substation in Wisconsin, on NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #165848 | 69 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #166331 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
| #166332 | 69 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 4.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162910, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGGS ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | WI | La Crosse County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.1 |
| UNKNOWN131555 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Buffalo County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Winona | Greenfield | MN | Winona | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.3 |
| EC Coal Buffalo County | Greenfield | WI | Buffalo County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.4 |
| EC Near Alma | Greenfield | WI | Buffalo | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Near Alma | Greenfield | WI | Buffalo | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.0 |
| EC Near Lanesboro | Greenfield | MN | Fillmore | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Coal Houston County | Greenfield | MN | Houston County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP162910?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 8.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP162910 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in La Crosse County, Buffalo County, Winona, Buffalo. 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 TAP162910 substation?
TAP162910 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 TAP162910 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP162910 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP162910 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 8.5 miles.
Who owns TAP162910 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP162910 belong to NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP162910 substation located?
TAP162910 is in Wisconsin at 44.0719, -91.6230. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in La Crosse County, Buffalo County, Winona.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP162910 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162910. The highest-scoring is BRIGGS ROAD at 64/100. 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, “TAP162910 substation, Wisconsin”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wisconsin/tap162910-b604665f (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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