Blue Skies BESS
306.26 MW storage in Hill, TX · In queue since May 2022 · Proposed COD December 2027
306.26 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Battery
4 years
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Aug 2024
Queue → IA
2y 3m
IA → COD
3y 4m
Total Duration
2y 3m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.
Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)
Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 6–18 months
Proposed COD: 2027-12-31
The Blue Skies BESS project is a proposed 306.26 MW battery storage project located in Hill County, Texas. Developed by ACTX BESS Project LLC, the project is currently active in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-25INR0046, with a queue entry date of May 10, 2022. The project's proposed commercial operation date is December 31, 2027.
The interconnection agreement for the Blue Skies BESS project has been executed as of August 12, 2024. The point of interconnection is the 68090 SAM SW 345kV substation. The project has appeared in recent news coverage.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Hill
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
ACTX BESS Project LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
68090 SAM SW 345kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_NORTH
- Hub Confidence
- LOW
This project's market context is estimated from its Point of Interconnection. Hub and node assignments are approximate and based on geographic inference from the POI substation name.
