Where is Fayette Power Project?

In Fayette 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 Fayette Power Project?

2 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Fayette Power Project?

EIA-860M names Lower Colorado River Authority 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 Fayette Power Project LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lower Colorado River Authority 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 "Fayette Power Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Fayette Power Project still running?

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

Fayette Power Project

Fayette Power Project is a 2 GW coal power plant in Fayette County, Texas, operated by Lower Colorado River Authority. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1979 and 1988.

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: 1,690 MW; 1,615 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1979–1988
EIA plant ID: 6179

Where it is

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County: Fayette County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.9172, -96.7506
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Lower Colorado River Authority
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal
Status: Operating

Every plant Lower Colorado River Authority reports to EIA →

Fayette Power Project: FAQ

Where is Fayette Power Project?: In Fayette 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 Fayette Power Project?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Fayette Power Project?: EIA-860M names Lower Colorado River Authority 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 Fayette Power Project LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lower Colorado River Authority 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 "Fayette Power Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Fayette Power Project still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.