TAP208647
SubstationWyoming · BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOP
At a glance
TAP208647 is an electric transmission substation in Wyoming, on BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOP'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #210471 | 69 kV | BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOP | — | 0.5 mi |
| #210475 | 69 kV | BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOP | — | 4.3 mi |
| #210476 | 69 kV | BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOP | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208647, 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 | 59.8 |
| GARLAND | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Big Horn County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.1 |
| FRANNIE | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Carbon County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.0 |
| UNKNOWN203003 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Big Horn County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.0 |
| UNKNOWN206177 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Carbon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 57.6 |
| TAP206575 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Carbon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 56.9 |
| UNKNOWN208590 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Carbon County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 55.6 |
| UNKNOWN208588 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Carbon County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 55.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP208647?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOP. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP208647 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Big Horn County, Carbon 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 TAP208647 substation?
TAP208647 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP208647 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208647 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208647 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.9 miles.
Who owns TAP208647 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP208647 belong to BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP208647 substation located?
TAP208647 is in Wyoming at 44.9586, -108.6739. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Big Horn County, Carbon County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208647 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208647. The highest-scoring is EC Coal Big Horn County at 60/100. 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, “TAP208647 substation, Wyoming”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wyoming/tap208647-863e5dcc (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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