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BATTERY STORAGEChimney Rock BESS
Chimney Rock BESS is a 156 MW planned battery storage site in Taylor County, Texas, operated by RIC Development, LLC.
Plant statusIn planning
- Planning (current stage)
- Consented (not yet reached)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingTarget Apr 2028 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Apr 2028.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIC89 | Batteries | 156 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
Plant details
- Operator
- RIC Development, LLC
- Location
- Taylor County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Planned: 156 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 68667
Location
32.3875, -99.8485
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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