TECO CHP-1
Natural gas power plant in Harris County, Texas. 98 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by Texas Medical Center Central.
Also known as EIA plant 57504
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 98 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- September 2010First generator online
- Operator
- Texas Medical Center CentralEIA operator ID 56826
- Grid
- ERCOTBalancing authority ERCO
- Price nodes
- 2 ERCOT nodesResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Harris County, TX29.7035, −95.3983
- EIA plant ID
- 57504EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power TECO CHP-1 produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
63.1 GWh
63,141 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
7.4%
2024: Not reported
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
30.7–142.8
GWh a year. Low 2024, high 2022
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2003 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2004 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2005 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2006 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2007 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2008 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2009 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2010 | 34,807 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 69,020 | 16.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 48,780 | 11.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 71,220 | 16.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 77,455 | 18.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 42,506 | 10.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 55,607 | 13.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 53,770 | 12.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 74,235 | 17.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 70,539 | 16.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 53,688 | 12.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 88,520 | 21.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 142,773 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 106,305 | 25.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 30,690 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 63,141 | 7.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | Not reported | Not reported | 0 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 account · ERCOTEmissions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHP1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 48.0 | September 2010 |
| GTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 50.0 | May 2024 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Texas Medical Center Central 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 TECO CHP-1
How much power does TECO CHP-1 produce?
TECO CHP-1 reported 63,141 MWh (63.1 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 7.4% capacity factor on 98 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is TECO CHP-1?
TECO CHP-1 is in Harris County, Texas, at 29.7035, −95.3983. It is in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. balancing area (ERCO).
Who operates TECO CHP-1?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Texas Medical Center Central as the operator (EIA operator ID 56826). The operator is not always the owner.
When did TECO CHP-1 start operating?
Its first generator began operating in September 2010, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for TECO CHP-1?
Yes. InfraMap has ERCOT day-ahead and real-time prices at 2 price nodes linked to TECO CHP-1, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
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)
- ERCOT day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page