Cape Canaveral
6000 North US Hwy 1, Cocoa, FL 32927Plant Summary Information
Cape Canaveral is ranked #45 out of 2,188 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cape Canaveral is comprised of 4 generators and generated 2.3 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Cape Canaveral |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Brevard County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 51.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #124 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 272 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 84 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cape Canaveral (609) |
| Plant Address | 6000 North US Hwy 1 Cocoa, FL 32927 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 28.4698, -80.7644 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 7.6 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Indian River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3A Details Operating April 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PCC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 265 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 270.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 189 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 249 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 248 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 227 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 209 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3B Details Operating April 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PCC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 265 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 270.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 189 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 249 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 248 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 227 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 209 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3C Details Operating April 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PCC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 265 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 270.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 189 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 249 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 248 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 227 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 209 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3ST Details Operating April 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PCC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 500 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 478.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 490.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 189 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 279 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 489 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 227 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 321 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Cape Canaveral Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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