Elk Unit 4
210 MW generation in Hale, TX · In queue since April 2024 · Proposed COD February 2027
210 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Gas
2y 1m
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Status
COD target: 2027
Total Duration
2y 10m
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 not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2027-02-28
Elk Unit 4 is a proposed 210 MW gas-fired generation project located in Hale County, Texas. The project, developed by Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc., is in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-27INR0181, with a queue entry date of April 9, 2024. The proposed commercial operation date is February 28, 2027. The project's interconnection status is currently in the Facility Study phase.
The Elk Unit 4 project has been the subject of recent news coverage, with five articles related to the industry and development of the project.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Hale
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
141607 AEEC_5
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.
Last updated 2026-04-09
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