TAP209460
SubstationWyoming · PACIFICORP
At a glance
TAP209460 is an electric transmission substation in Wyoming, operated by PACIFICORP. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #211673 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.2 mi |
| #211674 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.1 mi |
| #211675 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209460, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron Casper Wind Farm | Brownfield | WY | Natrona | 115 kV | 17 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.0 |
| UNKNOWN201258 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Natrona County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN202379 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Natrona County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.5 |
| TAP205652 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Natrona County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.8 |
| UNKNOWN209474 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Natrona County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.4 |
| UNKNOWN209472 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Natrona County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN209475 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Natrona County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN209477 | Substation-Adjacent | WY | Natrona County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP209460?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP209460 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Natrona, Natrona 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 TAP209460 substation?
TAP209460 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 TAP209460 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP209460 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP209460 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.8 miles.
Who owns TAP209460 substation?
HIFLD lists PACIFICORP as the operator of TAP209460.
Where is TAP209460 substation located?
TAP209460 is in Wyoming at 42.8636, -106.4115. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Natrona, Natrona County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP209460 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209460. The highest-scoring is Chevron Casper Wind Farm at 68/100. 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, “TAP209460 substation, Wyoming”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wyoming/tap209460-3076d4fe (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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