EmberGreen
900 MW generation in Wharton, TX · In queue since June 2024 · Proposed COD January 2028
900 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Gas
1y 9m
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Status
COD target: 2028
Total Duration
3y 7m
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 not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2028-01-01
State
TX
County
Wharton
Region
ERCOT
Developer
EmberGreen Energy Center
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Point of Interconnection
Tap 138kV 48050 Caney - 44150 Hungerford
Data Source
LBNL + Live
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One of the proposed power plants is EmberYork Energy Center in Austin County and the other is EmberGreen Energy Center in Wharton County.
Last updated 2026-03-26