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Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.

Balancing Authority Summary Information

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. is ranked #4 out of 65 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.

Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
States Oklahoma Texas
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 484.6 TWh
Power Plants1,313
Utilities694
Ranked #4 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #4 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 41% Wind | 23.5% Solar | 13.7% Coal | 13.2% Nuclear | 8.7% Water | 0.1% Other Fuel | 0.1%

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Daily Net Generation for Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. for the past 3 Years

List of All Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. Power Plants

Displaying Results 1 to 100 of 717
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
South Texas ProjectSTP Nuclear Operating CoWadsworth, TX22 TWhJul 1988Sep 2025 Nuclear
Comanche PeakLuminant Generation Company LLCGlen Rose, TX19 TWhJul 1990Sep 2025 Nuclear
W A ParishNRG Texas Power LLCThompsons, TX15 TWhMay 1958Sep 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 83.7% Natural Gas : 16.3%
Oak Grove (TX)Luminant Generation Company LLCFranklin, TX11 TWhMar 2010Sep 2025 Lignite Coal : 99.0% Natural Gas : 1.0%
Forney Energy CenterLaFrontera Holdings LLCForney, TX9 TWhJan 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Fayette Power ProjectLower Colorado River AuthorityLa Grange, TX8 TWhMay 1979Sep 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.8%
Martin LakeLuminant Generation Company LLCTatum, TX8 TWhApr 1977Sep 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.7%
Deer Park Energy CenterDeer Park Energy CenterDeer Park, TX8 TWhMay 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
LimestoneNRG Texas Power LLCJewett, TX8 TWhNov 1985Sep 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.4% Natural Gas : 0.6%
Odessa-Ector Power PlantLaFrontera Holdings LLCOdessa, TX8 TWhJun 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Temple Power StationTemple Generation Holdings LLCTemple, TX7 TWhJun 2014Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Jack CountyJack County Power, LLCBridgeport, TX7 TWhJan 2006Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Lamar Power ProjectLaFrontera Holdings LLCParis, TX7 TWhApr 2000Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Freestone Energy CenterFreestone Power Generation LLCFairfield, TX7 TWhMay 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Midlothian Energy FacilityMidlothian Energy LLCMidlothian, TX6 TWhApr 2000Sep 2025 Natural Gas
J K SpruceCity of San Antonio - (TX)San Antonio, TX6 TWhNov 1992Sep 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.5%
Colorado Bend IIConstellation Power, IncWharton, TX6 TWhMay 2017Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Wolf Hollow IIConstellation Power, IncGranbury, TX6 TWhMay 2017Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Guadalupe Generating StationGuadalupe Power Partners LPMarion, TX6 TWhSep 2000Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Channelview Cogeneration PlantEIF Channelview Cogeneration LLCChannelview, TX6 TWhJul 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Kiamichi Energy FacilityKiowa Power Partners LLCKiowa, OK6 TWhMar 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Hays Energy ProjectHays Energy, LLCSan Marcos, TX5 TWhMar 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Pasadena CogenerationPasadena Cogeneration LPPasadena, TX5 TWhMay 1998Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Rio Nogales Power ProjectCity of San Antonio - (TX)Seguin, TX5 TWhApr 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Formosa Utility Venture LtdFormosa Plastics CorpPoint Comfort, TX5 TWhFeb 1987Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 98.7% Other Gas : 1.3%
Channel Energy Center LLCChannel Energy Center LLCPasadena, TX4 TWhJun 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 97.0% Other Gas : 3.0%
Thad Hill Energy CenterThad Hill Energy Center, LLCClifton, TX4 TWhJun 2000Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Tenaska Gateway Generating StationTenaska Gateway Partners LtdMt. Enterprise, TX4 TWhJun 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Baytown Energy CenterBaytown Energy Center LLCBaytown, TX4 TWhMay 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Green Power 2South Houston Green Power LLCTexas City, TX4 TWhNov 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Odyssey Energy Altura Cogen, LLCOdyssey Operating ServicesChannelview, TX4 TWhOct 1985Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Thomas C FergusonLower Colorado River AuthorityHorseshoe Bay, TX4 TWhJul 2014Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Arthur Von RosenbergCity of San Antonio - (TX)Elmendorf, TX3 TWhMay 2000Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Tenaska Frontier Generation StationTenaska Frontier Partners LtdShiro, TX3 TWhApr 2000Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Sweeny Cogen FacilitySweeny Cogeneration LLCOld Ocean, TX3 TWhJul 1997Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 70.0% Other Gas : 30.0%
Rayburn Energy Station LLCRayburn Energy Station LLCSherman, TX3 TWhJul 2014Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Sandy Creek Energy StationSandy Creek Energy Associates LPRiesel, TX3 TWhApr 2013Apr 2025 Subbituminous Coal
Wolf Hollow I LPWolf Hollow I Power, LLCGranbury, TX3 TWhJul 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Quail Run Energy CenterQuail Run Energy Partners, LPOdessa, TX3 TWhApr 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Coleto CreekColeto Creek Power LPFannin, TX3 TWhMay 1980Sep 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.7%
Bastrop Energy CenterBastrop Energy Partners, LPCedar Creek, TX3 TWhApr 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Wise County Power LLCWise County Power Company LLCPoolville, TX3 TWhJun 2004Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Hidalgo Energy CenterCalpine Corp - HidalgoEdinburg, TX3 TWhMay 2000Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Ingleside CogenerationIngleside Cogeneration LPHouston, TX3 TWhJun 1999Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 98.3% Other Gas : 1.7%
ExxonMobil Baytown TurbineExxon Mobil Refining and Supply Co.Baytown, TX3 TWhJan 1989Sep 2025 Natural Gas
O W SommersCity of San Antonio - (TX)San Antonio, TX3 TWhMar 1972Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Corpus Christi Energy CenterCorpus Christi Cogeneration LLCCorpus Christi, TX2 TWhSep 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Horse Hollow Wind Energy CenterFPL Energy Horse Hollow LLCWingate, TX2 TWhNov 2005Sep 2025 Wind
Bayou Cogen PlantAir Liquide Large Industries U S LPPasadena, TX2 TWhNov 1984Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 91.4% Other Gas : 8.6%
Oyster Creek Unit VIIIDow Chemical Company-Oyster Creek VIIIFreeport, TX2 TWhSep 1994Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 99.8%
Lost Pines 1 Power ProjectLower Colorado River AuthorityBastrop, TX2 TWhApr 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Cedar Bayou 4NRG Cedar Bayou Development Company LLCEldon, TX2 TWhMay 2009Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Major Oak PowerMajor Oak Power, LLCBremond, TX2 TWhAug 1990Sep 2025 Lignite Coal : 99.8%
Colorado Bend Energy CenterCER Colorado Bend Energy Partners LPWharton, TX2 TWhApr 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Magic Valley Generating StationCalpine Corp-Magic ValleyEdinburg, TX2 TWhJan 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Sand HillAustin EnergyAustin, TX2 TWhMay 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Frontera Energy CenterFrontera Generation Limited PartnershipMission, TX2 TWhMay 1999Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Capricorn Ridge Wind LLCCapricorn Ridge Wind LLCSterling City, TX2 TWhOct 2007Sep 2025 Wind
Houston Chemical Complex BattlegroundOxy Vinyls LPHouston, TX2 TWhApr 1982Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 99.4% Other Gas : 0.6%
Texas City Power PlantTexas City Cogeneration LLCTexas City, TX2 TWhApr 1987Sep 2025 Natural Gas
White Mesa WindWhite Mesa Wind, LLCOzona, TX2 TWhSep 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Freeport EnergyOlin Blue Cube OperationsFreeport, TX2 TWhMar 1978Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Nueces BayCity of San Antonio - (TX)Corpus Christi, TX2 TWhJun 1972Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Lake HubbardLuminant Generation Company LLCSunnyvale, TX2 TWhMay 1970Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 97.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.7%
Aviator WindAviator Wind, LLCRobert Lee, TX2 TWhMay 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Ennis Power Company LLCEnnis Power Company LLCEnnis, TX2 TWhApr 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Young WindYoung Wind, LLCGraham, TX2 TWhNov 2022Sep 2025 Wind
Maverick Creek WindAlgonquin Power CoEden, TX1 TWhFeb 2022Sep 2025 Wind
VictoriaVictoria WLE, LPVictoria, TX1 TWhFeb 1963Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Barney M DavisCity of San Antonio - (TX)Corpus Christi, TX1 TWhApr 1974Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Cedar BayouNRG Texas Power LLCBaytown, TX1 TWhNov 1970Sep 2025 Natural Gas
San MiguelSan Miguel Electric Coop, IncChristine, TX1 TWhDec 1981Sep 2025 Lignite Coal : 99.8%
Johnson CountyJohnson County Power LLCCleburne, TX1 TWhAug 1996Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Hecate Energy Frye Solar LLCRepsol Renewables NAKress, TX1 TWhMay 2024Sep 2025 Solar
V H BraunigCity of San Antonio - (TX)Elmendorf, TX1 TWhFeb 1966Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 99.9%
ExxonMobil Baytown RefineryExxon Mobil Refining and Supply Co.Baytown, TX1 TWhDec 1951Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Inertia Wind ProjectInertia Wind Project, LLCHaskell, TX1 TWhDec 2022Sep 2025 Wind
Santa Rita EastInvenergy Services LLCBarnhart, TX1 TWhMay 2019Sep 2025 Wind
Azure Sky Wind Project, LLC HybridAzure Sky Wind Project, LLCThrockmorton, TX1 TWhAug 2023Sep 2025 Wind
High Lonesome Wind Power, LLC HybridHigh Lonesome Wind Power, LLCRankin, TX1 TWhJun 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Santa Rita Wind EnergyBHE Renewables, LLCBig Lake, TX1 TWhNov 2017Sep 2025 Wind
Lacy Creek Wind Energy CenterLacy Creek Wind, LLCSterling City, TX1 TWhNov 2022Sep 2025 Wind
Shell Deer ParkDeer Park Refinery Limited Partnership (DPRLP)Deer Park, TX1 TWhSep 1979Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 79.3% Purchased Steam : 10.6% Other Gas : 10.1%
Ranchero Wind Farm LLCRanchero Wind Farm LLCIraan, TX1 TWhAug 2019Sep 2025 Wind
Sage Draw WindSage Draw Wind, LLCWilson, TX1 TWhJul 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Tahoka WindTahoka Wind, LLCTahoka, TX1 TWhNov 2018Sep 2025 Wind
Mesquite StarMesquite Star Special LLCRoscoe, TX1 TWhFeb 2020Sep 2025 Wind
Western Trail Wind, LLCOrsted Onshore North AmericaElectra, TX1 TWhMar 2022Sep 2025 Wind
Foard City WindFoard City Wind, LLCCrowell, TX1 TWhAug 2019Sep 2025 Wind
Canyon Wind Project, LLCCanyon Wind Project, LLCScurry, TX1 TWhDec 2023Sep 2025 Wind
Torrecillas Wind Energy, LLCTorrecillas Wind Energy, LLCBruni, TX1 TWhJan 2019Sep 2025 Wind
Roadrunner, LLC HybridRoadrunner Solar, LLCMcCamey, TX1 TWhJul 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Sim GideonLower Colorado River AuthorityBastrop, TX1 TWhApr 1965Dec 2024 Natural Gas
GrahamLuminant Generation Company LLCGraham, TX1 TWhNov 1960Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 99.8%
Roseland Solar Project, LLCEnel Green Power Roseland Solar, LLCRiesel, TX1 TWhJun 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Limestone Wind ProjectLimestone Wind Project, LLCCoolidge, TX1 TWhNov 2022Sep 2025 Wind
Hubbard WindHubbard Wind LLCMt Calm, TX991 GWhOct 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Priddy Wind ProjectEngie North AmericaGoldthwaite, TX987 GWhDec 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Old 300 Solar Center, LLCOld 300 Solar Center, LLCNeedville, TX984 GWhSep 2024Sep 2025 Solar
2W Permian Solar Project Hybrid2W Permian Solar, LLCAndrews, TX974 GWhJul 2021Sep 2025 Solar

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RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#27Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.23.7 TWh47
#46El Paso Electric Company6.8 TWh32
#21Public Service Company of Colorado47.2 TWh210
#35Public Service Company of New Mexico15.0 TWh116
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans251.0 TWh417
#5Southwest Power Pool300.4 TWh835
#49Southwestern Power Administration5.1 TWh34
#9Tennessee Valley Authority161.7 TWh204
#38Tucson Electric Power13.4 TWh53
#23Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region35.5 TWh192

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#2Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.655.6 TWh2,831
#4Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.484.6 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool300.4 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans251.0 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator188.2 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority161.7 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.149.1 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator131.9 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.3 TWh565
#15ISO New England105.8 TWh1,577