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 Sand Hill?

696 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Austin Energy 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 Sand Hill LLC?

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

Is Sand Hill still running?

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

Sand Hill

Sand Hill is a 696 MW natural gas power plant in Travis County, Texas, operated by Austin Energy. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 2001 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: 696.4 MW; 595.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 2001–2010
EIA plant ID: 7900

Where it is

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County: Travis County, Texas
Coordinates: 30.2098, -97.6129
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Austin Energy
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Austin Energy reports to EIA →

Sand Hill: FAQ

Where is Sand Hill?: 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 Sand Hill?: 696 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sand Hill?: EIA-860M names Austin Energy 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 Sand Hill LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Austin Energy 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 "Sand Hill LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sand Hill still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.