TAP204213
SubstationWyoming · PACIFICORP
At a glance
TAP204213 is an electric transmission substation in Wyoming, on PACIFICORP'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #202211 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 30.8 mi |
| #202411 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 7.0 mi |
| #202412 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 14.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204213, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Coal Big Horn County | Greenfield | WY | Big Horn County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
| GRASS CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Hot Springs County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Hot Springs County | Greenfield | WY | Hot Springs County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.4 |
| TAP208631 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Hot Springs County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.0 |
| TAP204212 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Hot Springs County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.9 |
| TAP204210 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Hot Springs County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.9 |
| UNKNOWN203008 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Washakie County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.8 |
| UNKNOWN202368 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Washakie County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP204213?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 52.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP204213 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Big Horn County, Hot Springs County, Washakie County. The Wyoming average across 1,639 scored sites is 52.2. 441 of those Wyoming sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP204213 substation?
TAP204213 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP204213 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP204213 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP204213 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 52.7 miles.
Who owns TAP204213 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP204213 belong to PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP204213 substation located?
TAP204213 is in Wyoming at 44.0654, -108.1026. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Big Horn County, Hot Springs County, Washakie County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP204213 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204213. The highest-scoring is EC Coal Big Horn County at 59/100. Across Wyoming, the average DC Readiness score is 52.2.
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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, “TAP204213 substation, Wyoming”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wyoming/tap204213-246f7587 (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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