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Robert Mueller Energy Center

4901 Lancaster Drive, Austin, TX 78723

Plant Summary Information

Robert Mueller Energy Center is ranked #161 out of 288 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Robert Mueller Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 9.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant NameRobert Mueller Energy Center
Utility NameAustin Energy
LocationTravis County, TX
Initial Operation DateJuly 2006
Last Update Dec 2022
Annual Generation 29.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 373.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,459 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,273 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #482 out of 721 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #161 out of 288 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.9%

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Monthly Net Generation for Robert Mueller Energy Center

Robert Mueller Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameRobert Mueller Energy Center (56374)
Plant Address4901 Lancaster Drive Austin, TX 78723
UtilityAustin Energy (1015)
Latitude, Longitude30.30499, -97.70768
Generation Dates on FileJul 2006 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation DateJuly 2006
Annual Generation 29.4 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 99.9%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerAustin Energy (1015) TX
Grid Voltage 12.47 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)TEXAS GAS SERVICE
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator CT1 Details Operating July 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity4.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.7 MW
Winter Capacity4.6 MW
Minimum Load3.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2006
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator DG1 Details Standby July 2006

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.5 MW
Winter Capacity1.5 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridNo
First Operation DateJuly 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Robert Mueller Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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