Austin
3629 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703Plant Summary Information
Austin is ranked #14 out of 20 hydroelectric power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Austin is comprised of 2 generators and generated 244.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Austin |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lower Colorado River Authority |
| Location | Travis County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1940 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,904 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,176 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #596 out of 774 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 20 Texas Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Austin
Austin Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Austin (3594) |
| Plant Address | 3629 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 |
| Utility | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.29342, -97.78441 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1940 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Austin |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Austin Energy (1015) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1940 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1940
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1940 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Austin Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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