Backbone Creek BESS — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-24INR0313
Capacity
121 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Burnet, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Backbone Creek BESS LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Backbone Creek BESS

ERCOT-24INR0313BetaActiveBatteryERCOTLBNL + Live

121 MW storage in Burnet, TX · In queue since April 2022 · Proposed COD August 2026

121 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

4 years

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Dec 2023

Interconnection Timeline

Queue → IA

1y 8m

IA → COD

2y 8m

Total Duration

1y 8m

Construction75%
Queue EntryApr 18, 2022

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Interconnection Study

ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.

Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)

Interconnection AgreementDec 22, 2023

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 6–18 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-08-10

Project Details

State

TX

County

Burnet

Region

ERCOT

Developer

Backbone Creek BESS LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

7351 STARCKE 138kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

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