Fayette Power Project
6549 Power Plant Rd., La Grange, TX 78945Plant Summary Information
Fayette Power Project is ranked #10 out of 134 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fayette Power Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.2 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Fayette Power Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lower Colorado River Authority |
| Location | Fayette County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1979 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 88.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #104 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 134 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 721 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 10 Texas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fayette Power Project
Fayette Power Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fayette Power Project (6179) |
| Plant Address | 6549 Power Plant Rd. La Grange, TX 78945 |
| Utility | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.9172, -96.7506 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1979 |
| Annual Generation | 8.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 Fayette |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1979
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 615 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 590 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 598 MW |
| Minimum Load | 156 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
|---|---|
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 615 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 590 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 598 MW |
| Minimum Load | 156 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
|---|---|
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1988
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 460 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 435 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 440 MW |
| Minimum Load | 180 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil |
|---|---|
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Fayette Power Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Energy | P O Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Lower Colorado River Authority | 3700 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Austin Energy | P O Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Lower Colorado River Authority | 3700 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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