TAP204268
SubstationWyoming · WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC
At a glance
TAP204268 is an electric transmission substation in Wyoming, on WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #202499 | 69 kV | WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC | — | 10.0 mi |
| #202501 | 69 kV | WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC | — | 1.7 mi |
| #202500 | 35 kV | TOWN OF LINGLE - (WY) | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204268, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN202179 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Scotts Bluff County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| 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 |
| OZ Goshen | Greenfield | WY | Goshen | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.4 |
| 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 |
| EC Near Western Sugar Coop - Torrington | Greenfield | WY | Goshen | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.5 |
| EC Near Western Sugar Coop - Torrington | Greenfield | WY | Goshen | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP204268?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC, TOWN OF LINGLE - (WY). Line voltages range from 35 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP204268 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Scotts Bluff County, 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 TAP204268 substation?
TAP204268 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV and a minimum of 35 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP204268 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP204268 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP204268 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV, 35 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.7 miles.
Who owns TAP204268 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP204268 belong to WHEATLAND RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC, and others to TOWN OF LINGLE - (WY). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP204268 substation located?
TAP204268 is in Wyoming at 42.1322, -104.3619. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Scotts Bluff County, Platte County, Goshen.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP204268 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204268. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN202179 at 63/100. 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, “TAP204268 substation, Wyoming”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wyoming/tap204268-685e6876 (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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