PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/7900
EIA plant 7900
Austin · Travis · TX
Sand Hill
Operated by Austin Energy
Published location
Where is Sand Hill?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
30.209800, -97.612900
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 207,653 MWh |
| 2 | 153,689 MWh |
| 3 | 150,965 MWh |
| 4 | 122,244 MWh |
| 5 | 165,357 MWh |
| 6 | 243,136 MWh |
| 7 | 211,559 MWh |
| 8 | 245,587 MWh |
| 9 | 185,689 MWh |
| 10 | 207,613 MWh |
| 11 | 63,234 MWh |
| 12 | 177,652 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 198 | OP |
| 5C | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | NG | 190 | OP |
| SH1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 51.4 | OP |
| SH2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 51.4 | OP |
| SH3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 51.4 | OP |
| SH4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 51.4 | OP |
| SH6 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 51.4 | OP |
| SH7 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 51.4 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
7900
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Colorado River/ SA Reg WWTP
Data edition
2024-final