Jones
5721 E FM 3020, Lubbock, TX 79408Plant Summary Information
Jones is ranked #40 out of 312 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Jones is comprised of 4 generators and generated 682.7 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Jones |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southwestern Public Service Co |
| Location | Lubbock County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1971 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #420 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #257 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 796 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 312 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Jones
Jones Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Jones (3482) |
| Plant Address | 5721 E FM 3020, Lubbock, TX 79408 |
| Utility | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.5239, -101.7392 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 2.7 TWh |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Public Service Co (17718) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
MARKWEST NEW MEXICO L P ONEOK WES TEX TRANSMISSION LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1971
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.JONES1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.JONES1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 247.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 243 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 243 MW |
| Minimum Load | 56 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1971 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2031 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 160 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 160 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.JONES2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.JONES2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 247.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 243 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 243 MW |
| Minimum Load | 56 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2034 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 243 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 190 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 190 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.JONES3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.JONES3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 182.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 166 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
| Minimum Load | 114 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2011 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2056 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPS.JONES4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPS.JONES4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 182.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183 MW |
| Minimum Load | 116 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2013 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | December 2058 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Jones Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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