Where is Denton Energy Center?

In Denton 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 Denton Energy Center?

226 MW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Denton Energy Center?

EIA-860M names City of Denton - (TX) 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 Denton Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Denton - (TX) 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 "Denton Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Denton Energy Center still running?

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

Denton Energy Center

Denton Energy Center is a 226 MW natural gas power plant in Denton County, Texas, operated by City of Denton - (TX). EIA-860M lists 12 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2018.

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: 225.6 MW; 225.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 12
In service: 2018
EIA plant ID: 61643

Where it is

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County: Denton County, Texas
Coordinates: 33.2149, -97.2097
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Denton - (TX)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Denton - (TX) reports to EIA →

Denton Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Denton Energy Center?: In Denton 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 Denton Energy Center?: 226 MW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Denton Energy Center?: EIA-860M names City of Denton - (TX) 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 Denton Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Denton - (TX) 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 "Denton Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Denton Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.