Fact Sheet

Bastrop Peaking Center

Reliable energy with environmental excellence.

We’re committed to providing reliable, clean energy to the Bastrop and Central Texas community while maintaining the highest environmental standards.

By adding modern gas turbines to the existing Bastrop Peaking Center, the proposed Bastrop Peaking Center will deliver significantly more reliable and clean energy without expanding the site’s footprint.

The project incorporates high-efficiency combustion technology, designed to meet growing energy demands responsibly and help prevent outages while using minimal water. Our comprehensive air quality analysis shows the local air will continue to be cleaner than National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), which are set by the EPA to protect the health of vulnerable groups including people with asthma, elderly people, and children. We are committed to minimizing construction impacts on the local community, with construction traffic staying off neighborhood streets and construction activities following industry best practices for dust control and noise management.

When Central Texas experiences its highest energy demands, the Bastrop Peaking Center will be ready to respond. This specialized facility, developed by Milepost Power, activates during critical peak periods, operating no more than 40% of the year when the grid needs it most.

Located within the existing Bastrop Peaking Center footprint in Cedar Creek, the project features six advanced GE natural gas turbines delivering 1,170 MW of total capacity. This provides enough clean energy to power roughly 234,000 homes during peak demand periods.

The facility utilizes GE’s DLN2.6e combustion technology and pipeline-grade natural gas, ensuring reliable operation when Texas families and businesses need it most.

Project Benefits

Environmental Features

Timeline

TCEQ(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) Permit Application Submitted
Public Comment Period

Dec 2024

Aug 2025

Sep-Oct 2025

~ 15 Months

Permit Application Approved by TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)
Construction Period

Timeline

TCEQ(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) Permit Application Submitted

Dec 2024

Permit Application Approved by TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)

Aug 2025

Public Comment Period

Sep-Oct 2025

Construction Period

~ 15 Months

Regulatory Oversight