Where is Upton County BESS?

In Upton County, Texas (TX). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Upton County BESS?

25 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Upton County BESS?

EIA-860M names VESI Upton County BESS, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Upton County BESS LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — VESI Upton County BESS, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Upton County BESS LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Upton County BESS still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Upton County BESS

Upton County BESS is a 25 MW battery storage project in Upton County, Texas, operated by VESI Upton County BESS, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. Its unit entered service in 2023.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 24.8 MW; 24.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2023
EIA plant ID: 64811

Where it is

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County: Upton County, Texas
Coordinates: 31.2392, -102.3217
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: VESI Upton County BESS, LLC
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries
Status: Operating

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Upton County BESS: FAQ

Where is Upton County BESS?: In Upton County, Texas (TX). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Upton County BESS?: 25 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Upton County BESS?: EIA-860M names VESI Upton County BESS, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Upton County BESS LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — VESI Upton County BESS, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Upton County BESS LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Upton County BESS still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.