Canyon

16930 South Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78155

Plant Summary Information

Canyon is ranked #15 out of 15 hydroelectric power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Canyon is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Canyon
Utility Name	Guadalupe Blanco River Authority
Location	Comal County, TX
Initial Operation Date	January 1989
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	1.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	3 MMBtu
Ranked #13,071 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,311 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #852 out of 852 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #15 out of 15 Texas Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Canyon (791)
Plant Address	16930 South Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78155
Utility	Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (7751)
Latitude, Longitude	29.87056, -98.19473
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1989
Annual Generation	1.0 MWh
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	Canyon Lake
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of New Braunfels - (TX) (13418) TX
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	January 1989
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	3 MW
Winter Capacity	3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby

Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes
First Operation Date	January 1989
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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