Tolar Energy Center
1,252 MW generation in Hood, TX · In queue since September 2025 · Proposed COD November 2029
1,252 MW
Capacity
0
Components
8 months
In Queue
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IA Status
COD target: 2029
Total Duration
4y 2m
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: 2029-11-01
The Tolar Energy Center is a proposed 1252 MW gas-fired combined-cycle generation project located in Hood County, Texas. Developed by NRG Tolar Power LLC, the project is currently active in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-29INR0180, with a queue entry date of September 22, 2025. The proposed commercial operation date is November 1, 2029. The point of interconnection is Tap 345 KV circuit 1 from 1440 Comanche Switch to 1900 Comanche Peak SES.
The Tolar Energy Center development has been the subject of recent news coverage, with four articles appearing in industry and deals publications.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Hood
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
NRG Tolar Power LLC
Utility
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Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
Tap 345 KV circuit 1 from 1440 Comanche Switch to 1900 Comanche Peak SES.
Data Source
Live · ERCOT
- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_SOUTH
- Hub Confidence
- MEDIUM
- POI Substation
- 1
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.
