RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project
RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project is a 27 MW hydroelectric power plant in Polk County, Texas, operated by East Texas Electric Coop, Inc. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2020.
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
- 26.7 MW
- 24.3 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 3
- In service
- 2020
- EIA plant ID
- 58645
Where it is
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- County
- Polk County, Texas
- Coordinates
- 30.6322, -95.01
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- East Texas Electric Coop, Inc
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project: FAQ
- Where is RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project?
- In Polk 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 RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project?
- 27 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project?
- EIA-860M names East Texas Electric Coop, Inc 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 RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — East Texas Electric Coop, Inc 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 "RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is RC Thomas Hydroelectric Project still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.