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282.6 MW Natural Gas operating in Johnson, TX — Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
282.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Technology
1996
Operating Since
Coordinates
32.3994, -97.4078
County
Johnson, TX
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Johnson County Power LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Johnson County Power LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Johnson County power plant is a 282.6 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle facility located in Johnson County, Texas. The plant began operating in 1996 and is owned and operated by Johnson County Power LLC. It consists of two generators. Johnson County is connected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) balancing authority.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 1,316,507 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 52.9%. Johnson County ranks as the 104th largest power plant in Texas out of 144 facilities, and it holds the 667th position nationally among 945 plants. The plant falls within the Texas Reliability Entity (TRE) region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
ERCOT
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
TRE — Texas Reliability Entity
Balancing Authority
118.8K MWh
Latest Month
1.3M MWh
Annual Generation
52.9%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
959 lb/MWh
NOx
0.241 lb/MWh
SO₂
2013
$965/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $272.7M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ERCOT
LMP Node
TEN_CC1
Pricing Hub
HB_NORTH
Alt. Hub / Zone
LZ_NORTH
Location Type
Resource Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-14
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Grid Voltage
138.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
Electric Utility
0.005 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.018 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.002 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
44.7%
Annual Net Gen
1106 GWh
CO₂eq
960 lb/MWh
Subregion
ERCOT All