Central Energy Plant
5300 North Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830Plant Summary Information
Central Energy Plant is ranked #83 out of 85 natural gas power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Energy Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 48.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Central Energy Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Central Florida Tourism Oversight District |
| Location | Orange County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 216.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,272 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,090 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #277 out of 279 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #83 out of 85 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Reedy Creek Improvement Dist (2013 to 2022) Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (2023 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Central Energy Plant
Central Energy Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Energy Plant (7294) |
| Plant Address | 5300 North Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 |
| Utility | Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (15776) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 28.4263, -81.5809 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 216.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Progress Energy Florida (FPC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (15776) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator STG Details Standby January 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Not Applicable |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Not Applicable |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | January 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GTG Details Standby May 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Not Applicable |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Not Applicable |
| Nameplate Capacity | 61.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 48 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| 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 | 48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 48 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 48 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 48 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Central Energy Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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