Channel Energy Center is a four-generator natural-gas combined-cycle cogeneration facility in Harris County, Texas. EIA's May 2026 inventory reports 923.8 MW nameplate, 760 MW net summer, and 790 MW net winter capability across three combustion turbines and one steam turbine. The current generators entered service from July 2001 through June 2014. Constellation reports a separate 845 MW company rating for the Calpine-managed facility.
EIA May 2026 · four generators
3 combustion turbines · 1 steam turbine
EIA May 2026
Constellation March 2026 fleet disclosure
Channel Energy Center LLC
EIA May 2026
2001 · 2002 · 2014 vintages
Calpine business unit since January 2026
Title V permit O2084
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | 215 MW 173 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Jul 2001 | Operating |
| CTG2 | 215 MW 173 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Apr 2002 | Operating |
| CTG3 | 208.8 MW 173 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Natural Gas · CT | Jun 2014 | Operating |
| ST-1 | 285 MW 241 MW summer |
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EIA reports July 2001 as CTG1's operating month.
| Apr 2002 |
| Operating |
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
EIA reports April 2002 operating months for CTG2 and ST-1.
EIA reports June 2014 as CTG3's operating month.
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Channel Energy Center LLC has a reported capacity of 923.8 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.
Channel Energy Center LLC is a Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle facility in Harris County, TX, participating in the ERCOT market.
Channel Energy Center LLC is in Harris County, TX, inside the ERCOT balancing area.
Channel Energy Center LLC is operated by Channel Energy Center LLC according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Channel Energy Center LLC reported 4,383.6 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-06. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Channel Energy Center LLC ranks #109 of 538 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #19 of 69 in TX.
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