TAP209444
SubstationWyoming · BLACK HILLS POWER, INC.
At a glance
TAP209444 is an electric transmission substation in Wyoming, on BLACK HILLS POWER, INC.'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #211630 | 35 kV | BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. | — | 2.4 mi |
| #211648 | 35 kV | BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. | — | 0.5 mi |
| #211649 | 35 kV | BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209444, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren AFB Wind | Brownfield | WY | Laramie | 35 kV | 3 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.1 |
| UNKNOWN206586 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Laramie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.0 |
| CHEYENNE | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Laramie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.9 |
| UNKNOWN205186 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Laramie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.2 |
| ARCHER | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Laramie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| UNKNOWN203998 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Laramie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.5 |
| EC Near Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station | Greenfield | WY | Laramie | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 64.3 |
| UNKNOWN204232 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Laramie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP209444?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. Line voltages range from 35 kV to 35 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP209444 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Laramie, Laramie 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 TAP209444 substation?
TAP209444 has a maximum voltage of 35 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP209444 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP209444 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP209444 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 35 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.9 miles.
Who owns TAP209444 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP209444 belong to BLACK HILLS POWER, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP209444 substation located?
TAP209444 is in Wyoming at 41.1025, -104.8004. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Laramie, Laramie County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP209444 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209444. The highest-scoring is Warren AFB Wind at 69/100. 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, “TAP209444 substation, Wyoming”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wyoming/tap209444-1436a127 (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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