Calpine Freestone Peaker 1 (TEF -Due Diligence) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-26INR0049
Capacity
228 MW
Technology
Gas
Status
active
Location
Freestone, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Freestone Power Generation, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Calpine Freestone Peaker 1 (TEF -Due Diligence)

ERCOT-26INR0049BetaActiveGasERCOTLBNL + Live

228 MW generation in Freestone, TX · In queue since April 2023 · Proposed COD May 2026

228 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Gas

3 years

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed May 2024

Interconnection Timeline

Queue → IA

1y 1m

IA → COD

2 years

Total Duration

1y 1m

Construction75%
Queue EntryApr 19, 2023

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 AgreementMay 30, 2024

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 24–48 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-05-01

Project Details

State

TX

County

Freestone

Region

ERCOT

Developer

Freestone Power Generation, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

3134 RICHLAND CHAMBERS 345kV (PSS/E Bus Name: RICHLND1_5)

Data Source

LBNL + Live

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