Where is Central Utility Plant?

In Travis 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 Central Utility Plant?

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

Who owns Central Utility Plant?

EIA-860M names Silicon Hills Campus, 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 Central Utility Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Silicon Hills Campus, 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 "Central Utility Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Central Utility Plant still running?

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

Central Utility Plant

Central Utility Plant is a 14 MW natural gas power plant in Travis County, Texas, operated by Silicon Hills Campus, LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 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: 14.3 MW; 8.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1988
EIA plant ID: 10184

Where it is

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County: Travis County, Texas
Coordinates: 30.3974, -97.8426
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Silicon Hills Campus, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant Silicon Hills Campus, LLC reports to EIA →

Central Utility Plant: FAQ

Where is Central Utility Plant?: In Travis 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 Central Utility Plant?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Central Utility Plant?: EIA-860M names Silicon Hills Campus, 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 Central Utility Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Silicon Hills Campus, 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 "Central Utility Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Central Utility Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.