Chickadee G-3
Natural gas power plant in Jefferson County, Texas. 34.8 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 generators, operated by Chickadee 3-G Purchaser LLC.
Also known as EIA plant 54321
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 34.8 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 5 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- March 1987First generator online
- Operator
- Chickadee 3-G Purchaser LLCEIA operator ID 7375
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Jefferson County, TX29.9728, −94.2142
- EIA plant ID
- 54321EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Chickadee G-3 produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
259 GWh
259,225 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
85.0%
2024: 90.2%
January to July 2026
119 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
208.1–275.6
GWh a year. Low 2020, high 2024
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 246,701 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 255,805 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2004 | 249,961 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 246,146 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 267,573 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 271,601 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 244,751 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 214,406 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 339,640 | 111.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 258,567 | 84.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 234,887 | 76.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 238,394 | 78.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 232,608 | 76.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 234,228 | 76.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 230,525 | 75.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 209,914 | 68.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 221,996 | 72.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 227,951 | 74.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 208,066 | 68.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 269,048 | 88.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 263,968 | 94.3% | 11 of 12 |
| 2023 | 259,076 | 85.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 275,649 | 90.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 259,225 | 85.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 119,478 | 67.5% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2N80 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.0 | August 1999 |
| 3N80 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 14.8 | March 1987 |
| N802 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.0 | August 1999 |
| N803 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.0 | October 1999 |
| N804 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 5.0 | October 1999 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Chickadee 3-G Purchaser LLC as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about Chickadee G-3
How much power does Chickadee G-3 produce?
Chickadee G-3 reported 259,225 MWh (259 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 85.0% capacity factor on 34.8 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 119 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Chickadee G-3?
Chickadee G-3 is in Jefferson County, Texas, at 29.9728, −94.2142. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates Chickadee G-3?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Chickadee 3-G Purchaser LLC as the operator (EIA operator ID 7375). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Chickadee G-3 start operating?
Its first generator began operating in March 1987, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page