How many power plants does Lower Colorado River Authority operate?

EIA-860M lists 12 operating plants against “Lower Colorado River Authority” for 2026-07, totalling 4 GW of nameplate capacity in 1 state.

Is Lower Colorado River Authority the owner of these plants?

EIA-860M names one reporting entity per generator. That entity operates the plant on the survey; ownership can sit with a parent, a partnership or a tax-equity structure that the form does not record.

Why are affiliates listed separately?

Because EIA files them separately. Rolling subsidiaries into a parent would need an ownership map EIA-860M does not publish, so this page does not invent one.

Lower Colorado River Authority power plants

Every generating plant EIA-860M files against Lower Colorado River Authority for 2026-07: 12 plants, 4 GW of nameplate capacity, across 1 state and 3 energy sources.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Plants: 12
Nameplate capacity: 4 GW
States: 1; TX
Energy sources: 3

Lower Colorado River Authority plants by energy source

Coal1 plants · 1,690 MW
Hydro6 plants · 290 MW
Natural gas5 plants · 2,417 MW

Full list of Lower Colorado River Authority power plants

Power plants operated by Lower Colorado River Authority

Fayette Power ProjectConventional Steam Coal	Lower Colorado River Authority	Fayette	1,690	3	1979	Operating
Sim GideonNatural Gas Steam Turbine	Lower Colorado River Authority	Bastrop	623	3	1965	Operating
Lost Pines 1 Power ProjectNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Lower Colorado River Authority	Bastrop	609	3	2001	Operating
Thomas C FergusonNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Lower Colorado River Authority	Llano	574.6	3	2014	Operating
Timmerman Power PlantNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine	Lower Colorado River Authority	Caldwell	368	20	2025	Operating
Winchester Power ParkNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Lower Colorado River Authority	Fayette	242	4	2010	Operating
Marshall FordConventional Hydroelectric	Lower Colorado River Authority	Travis	108	3	1941	Operating
Buchanan Dam (TX)Conventional Hydroelectric	Lower Colorado River Authority	Llano	54.9	3	1938	Operating
Granite ShoalsConventional Hydroelectric	Lower Colorado River Authority	Burnet	54	2	1951	Operating
Marble FallsConventional Hydroelectric	Lower Colorado River Authority	Burnet	39.6	2	1951	Operating
AustinConventional Hydroelectric	Lower Colorado River Authority	Travis	18	2	1940	Operating
InksConventional Hydroelectric	Lower Colorado River Authority	Burnet	15	1	1938	Operating

Lower Colorado River Authority: FAQ

How many power plants does Lower Colorado River Authority operate?: EIA-860M lists 12 operating plants against “Lower Colorado River Authority” for 2026-07, totalling 4 GW of nameplate capacity in 1 state.
Is Lower Colorado River Authority the owner of these plants?: EIA-860M names one reporting entity per generator. That entity operates the plant on the survey; ownership can sit with a parent, a partnership or a tax-equity structure that the form does not record.
Why are affiliates listed separately?: Because EIA files them separately. Rolling subsidiaries into a parent would need an ownership map EIA-860M does not publish, so this page does not invent one.