SCHNEIDER GAS RICE (ERCOT-29INR0176) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-29INR0176
Capacity
113.02 MW
Technology
Gas
Status
active
Location
Caldwell, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
LCRA
IA Status

SCHNEIDER GAS RICE

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113.02 MW generation in Caldwell, TX · In queue since July 2025 · Proposed COD August 2029

113.02 MW

Capacity

0

Components

10 months

In Queue

IA Status

Signed Dec 2025

Status
Latest milestonegroundbreaking ceremony · 2024-04-15POWER Magazine · 2025-04-16
Expected CODQ3 2027POWER Magazine · 2025-04-16
Interconnection

Queue → IA

5 months

IA → COD

3y 8m

Total Duration

5 months

Construction0%
Queue EntryJul 29, 2025

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Interconnection Study

ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.

Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)

Interconnection AgreementDec 19, 2025

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 24–48 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2029-08-02

About

The SCHNEIDER GAS RICE project is a proposed 113.02 MW gas-fired generation project located in Caldwell County, Texas. Developed by LCRA, the project consists of internal combustion technology and is listed in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-29INR0176, filed on July 29, 2025. The proposed commercial operation date is August 2, 2029, and an Interconnection Agreement (IA) was executed on December 19, 2025.

The point of interconnection (POI) is at Double Tap 345kV #7042 Zorn - #7040 Austrop and #7042 Zorn - #9074 Lytton Springs. The SCHNEIDER GAS RICE project has been mentioned in recent news coverage.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

TX

County

Caldwell

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

LCRA

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

Double Tap 345kV #7042 Zorn - #7040 Austrop and #7042 Zorn - #9074 Lytton Springs

Data Source

Live · ERCOT

DeveloperKentucky Municipal Energy AgencyPOWER Magazine · 2025-04-16
EPC contractorThe Christman Co.POWER Magazine · 2025-04-16
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Trading Hub
HB_WEST
Hub Confidence
MEDIUM
POI Substation
Bone Springs Tap

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.

News & Articles (1)Beta

Last updated 2026-03-26

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