TAP204342
SubstationWyoming · POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION
At a glance
TAP204342 is an electric transmission substation in Wyoming, on POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #202589 | 46 kV | POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION | — | 2.6 mi |
| #202590 | 46 kV | POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION | — | 0.1 mi |
| #202591 | 46 kV | POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204342, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENO | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Campbell County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| EC Coal Campbell County | Greenfield | WY | Campbell County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| TECKLA | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Converse County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN201474 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Campbell County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.3 |
| ANTELOPE MINE | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Converse County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.2 |
| EC Coal Campbell County | Greenfield | WY | Campbell County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| UNKNOWN204431 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Campbell County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.2 |
| TAP204294 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Campbell County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP204342?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 46 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP204342 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Campbell County, Converse 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 TAP204342 substation?
TAP204342 has a maximum voltage of 46 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP204342 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP204342 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP204342 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.7 miles.
Who owns TAP204342 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP204342 belong to POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP204342 substation located?
TAP204342 is in Wyoming at 43.7390, -105.5269. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Campbell County, Converse County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP204342 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204342. The highest-scoring is RENO at 62/100. 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, “TAP204342 substation, Wyoming”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wyoming/tap204342-fc5b5ace (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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