Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent
8125 E. Bella Vista Rd, Florence, AZ 85143Plant Summary Information
Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent is ranked #30 out of 35 natural gas power plants in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Salt River Project |
| Location | Pinal County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2024 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 81.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,607 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,707 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #144 out of 176 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 35 Arizona Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent (58413) |
| Plant Address | 8125 E. Bella Vista Rd, Florence, AZ 85143 |
| Utility | Salt River Project (16572) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.15512, -111.48364 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2024 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 GWh |
| 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Salt River Project (SRP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Salt River Project (16572) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO LLC TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CXGT1 Details Operating May 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2024 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CXGT2 Details Operating May 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2024 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Copper Crossing Energy and Research Cent Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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