TECO CHP-1
1615 Braeswood, Houston, TX 77030Plant Summary Information
TECO CHP-1 is ranked #147 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
TECO CHP-1 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 14.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | TECO CHP-1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Texas Medical Center Central |
| Location | Harris County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 63.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 672.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,938 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,027 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #548 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #147 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for TECO CHP-1
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for TECO CHP-1
TECO CHP-1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | TECO CHP-1 (57504) |
| Plant Address | 1615 Braeswood, Houston, TX 77030 |
| Utility | Texas Medical Center Central (56826) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.70345, -95.39832 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2010 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 63.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Hospitals (622) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | CenterPoint Energy (8901) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CHP1 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TC_TCHP1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TC_TCHP1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 47 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GTG2 Details Operating May 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
TECO CHP-1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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