La Luz Energy Center
225 Harrison Rd., Belen, NM 87003Plant Summary Information
La Luz Energy Center is ranked #18 out of 19 natural gas power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
La Luz Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | La Luz Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of NM |
| Location | Valencia County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 7.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 84 MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,975 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,658 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #109 out of 138 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 19 New Mexico Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for La Luz Energy Center
La Luz Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | La Luz Energy Center (58284) |
| Plant Address | 225 Harrison Rd., Belen, NM 87003 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of NM (15473) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.61611, -106.815 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2015 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 7.5 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 | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Santa Fe Group Aquifier |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | None |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 0001 Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 42.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 41 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
La Luz Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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