Robert Mueller Energy Center
4901 Lancaster Drive, Austin, TX 78723Plant Summary Information
Robert Mueller Energy Center is ranked #161 out of 313 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 6.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Robert Mueller Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Austin Energy |
| Location | Travis County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 30.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 481.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,884 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,264 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #586 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #161 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Robert Mueller Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Robert Mueller Energy Center (56374) |
| Plant Address | 4901 Lancaster Drive, Austin, TX 78723 |
| Utility | Austin Energy (1015) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.30499, -97.70768 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2006 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 30.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Austin Energy (1015) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | TEXAS GAS SERVICE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating July 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DG1 Details Standby July 2006
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | July 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Robert Mueller Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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