Where is System Control Center?

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 System Control Center?

5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns System Control Center?

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 System Control Center 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 "System Control Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is System Control Center still running?

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

System Control Center

System Control Center is a 5 MW power plant in Travis County, Texas, operated by Austin Energy. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2012.

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: 5 MW; 5 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2012
EIA plant ID: 61742

Where it is

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County: Travis County, Texas
Coordinates: 30.2199, -97.7088
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Austin Energy
Primary energy source: Other
Technologies: Flywheels
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant Austin Energy reports to EIA →

System Control Center: FAQ

Where is System Control Center?: 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 System Control Center?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns System Control Center?: 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 System Control Center 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 "System Control Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is System Control Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.