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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSAustin
Austin is a 18.0 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Travis County, Texas, operated by Lower Colorado River Authority.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9.0 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9.0 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Location
- Travis County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 18.0 MW
- First unit online
- Apr 1940
- EIA plant ID
- 3594
Location
30.2934, -97.7844
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem