TAP163519
SubstationWisconsin · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN
At a glance
TAP163519 is an electric transmission substation in Wisconsin, on NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #160449 | — | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP163519, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN129869 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Eau Claire County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.9 |
| OZ Chippewa | Greenfield | WI | Chippewa | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| EC Near Elk Mound | Greenfield | WI | Chippewa | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Near Wheaton | Greenfield | WI | Chippewa | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| UNKNOWN131979 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Dunn County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN131980 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Eau Claire County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.3 |
| UNKNOWN163509 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Pepin County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.2 |
| EC Near Wheaton | Greenfield | WI | Chippewa | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP163519?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. Their combined recorded length is about 2.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP163519 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Eau Claire County, Chippewa, Dunn County, Pepin 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP163519 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP163519 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.6 miles.
Who owns TAP163519 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP163519 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 TAP163519 substation located?
TAP163519 is in Wisconsin at 44.9190, -91.3372. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Eau Claire County, Chippewa, Dunn County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP163519 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP163519. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN129869 at 65/100. 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, “TAP163519 substation, Wisconsin”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wisconsin/tap163519-61c908c9 (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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