Jones

5721 E FM 3020, Lubbock, TX 79408

Plant Summary Information

Jones is ranked #49 out of 816 power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Jones is comprised of 4 generators and generated 852.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Jones
Utility Name	Southwestern Public Service Co
Location	Lubbock County, TX
Initial Operation Date	January 1971
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	2.9 TWh
Annual Consumption	32.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #401 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #236 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #49 out of 816 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #36 out of 314 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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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 Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1971
Annual Generation	2.9 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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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

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

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

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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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