Austin Energy owns more than 2,600 MW of total generation and operates three natural gas powered plants in the Austin area. We are also part owners of two power plants outside
Austin, one powered by coal, the other by nuclear fuel.
Decker Creek Power Station
Constructed: 1967-78
Location: Northeast Austin
Fuel: Natural gas, fuel oil as an
alternative
Output: 927 MW
Sand Hill Energy Center
Constructed: 2001-2010
Location: Del Valle, Texas
Fuel: Natural gas, combined cycle
Output: 570 MW
Fayette Power Project
Constructed: 1979-1980
Location: La Grange, Texas
Fuel: Coal
Output: 602 MW
Co-owned with the Lower Colorado River Authority
South Texas Project
Constructed: 1988-89
Location: Bay City, Texas
Fuel: Nuclear
Output: 436 MW
Co-owner of 16 percent of two units generating 2,700 MW combined.
Renewable Energy
Source: Wind farms
Location: West Texas and South Texas
Output: 850 MW (as of May 2013)
Source: Solar
Location: Webberville
Output: 30MW
Location: Combined generation from municipal, commercial and residential installation