Hal C Weaver Power Plant

Hal C Weaver Power Plant is a 153 MW natural gas power plant in Travis County, Texas, operated by University of Texas at Austin. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1951 and 2010.

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
152.5 MW
146.8 MW net summer
Generating units
6
In service
1951–2010
EIA plant ID
50118

Where it is

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County
Travis County, Texas
Coordinates
30.2867, -97.7356
Balancing authority
ERCO
Sector
Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
University of Texas at Austin
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status
Operating (3) · Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (1) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1) · Standby/Backup (1)

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Hal C Weaver Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Hal C Weaver Power 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 Hal C Weaver Power Plant?
153 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hal C Weaver Power Plant?
EIA-860M names University of Texas at Austin 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 Hal C Weaver Power Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Texas at Austin 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 "Hal C Weaver Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hal C Weaver Power Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.