TAP204261
SubstationWyoming · WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC
At a glance
TAP204261 is an electric transmission substation in Wyoming, on WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #202493 | 115 kV | WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC | — | 17.6 mi |
| #202494 | 115 kV | WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC | — | 5.8 mi |
| #202495 | 115 kV | CITY OF GERING - (NE) | — | 49.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204261, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN203136 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Platte County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| UNKNOWN204238 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Platte County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| EC Near Western Sugar Coop - Torrington | Greenfield | WY | Goshen | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.5 |
| UNKNOWN204240 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Platte County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.4 |
| OZ Goshen | Greenfield | WY | Goshen | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.4 |
| TAP204241 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Platte County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.0 |
| EC Near Western Sugar Coop - Torrington | Greenfield | WY | Goshen | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.9 |
| EC Near Western Sugar Coop - Torrington | Greenfield | WY | Goshen | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP204261?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC, CITY OF GERING - (NE). Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 72.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP204261 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 Platte County, Goshen. 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 TAP204261 substation?
TAP204261 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 TAP204261 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP204261 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP204261 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 72.6 miles.
Who owns TAP204261 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP204261 belong to WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC, and others to CITY OF GERING - (NE). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP204261 substation located?
TAP204261 is in Wyoming at 42.0579, -104.4534. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Platte County, Goshen.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP204261 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204261. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN203136 at 64/100. 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, “TAP204261 substation, Wyoming”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wyoming/tap204261-888d2f6a (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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