Cedar Bayou 5 (TEF - Due Diligence)
697 MW generation in Chambers, TX · In queue since March 2020 · Proposed COD December 2027
697 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Gas
6y 1m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Jan 2022
Queue → IA
1y 10m
IA → COD
5y 11m
Total Duration
1y 10m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.
Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)
Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 24–48 months
Proposed COD: 2027-12-15
State
TX
County
Chambers
Region
ERCOT
Developer
NRG Cedar Bayou 5 LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
40000 Cedar Bayou 345kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
Linked EIA Plant
Cedar Bayou 5
EIA Plant ID: 68606