J K Spruce
12940 US Hwy 181 South, San Antonio, TX 78263Plant Summary Information
J K Spruce is ranked #16 out of 132 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
J K Spruce is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.7 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | J K Spruce |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of San Antonio - (TX) |
| Location | Bexar County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 69.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #158 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 749 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 10 Texas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for J K Spruce
J K Spruce Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | J K Spruce (7097) |
| Plant Address | 12940 US Hwy 181 South, San Antonio, TX 78263 |
| Utility | City of San Antonio - (TX) (16604) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.30972, -98.3203 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 6.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Calaveras Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of San Antonio - (TX) (16604) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ENTERPRISE TEXAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1992
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CALAVER_JKS1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CALAVER_JKS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 566 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 560 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 560 MW |
| Minimum Load | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1992 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2028 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2010
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CALAVER_JKS2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CALAVER_JKS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 922.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 785 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 785 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
|---|---|
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Planned New Prime Mover | ST |
| Planned Energy Source | NG |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 922.5 MW |
| Planned Repower | December 2027 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
J K Spruce Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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