Northside Generating Station

4377 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226

Plant Summary Information

Northside Generating Station is ranked #25 out of 267 power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Northside Generating Station is comprised of 7 generators and generated 637.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant Name	Northside Generating Station
Utility Name	JEA
Location	Duval County, FL
Initial Operation Date	March 1966
Last Update	Feb 2024
Annual Generation	3.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	37.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #393 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #309 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #25 out of 267 Florida Power Plants
Ranked #27 out of 86 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 66.0% Petroleum Coke : 27.7% Bituminous Coal : 4.5% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 1.3%

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Northside Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Northside Generating Station (667)
Plant Address	4377 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, FL 32226
Utility	JEA (9617)
Latitude, Longitude	30.4172, -81.5525
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation Date	March 1966
Annual Generation	3.3 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 66.0% Petroleum Coke : 27.7% Bituminous Coal : 4.5% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 1.3%

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	SERC
Balancing Authority	JEA (JEA)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	St. Johns River
Ash Impoundment	Yes Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	JEA (9617) FL
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV / 138.00 kV / 27.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	PEOPLES GAS SYS
Natural Gas Storage	Yes
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	Yes

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating March 1966

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FRCC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FRCC
Nameplate Capacity	297.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	293 MW
Winter Capacity	293 MW
Minimum Load	165 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1966

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Bituminous Coal / Petroleum Coke
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Fluidized Bed Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	BIT / PC / NG / WDS

Generator 2 Details Operating June 1972

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FRCC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FRCC
Nameplate Capacity	297.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	293 MW
Winter Capacity	293 MW
Minimum Load	165 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Bituminous Coal / Petroleum Coke
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Fluidized Bed Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	BIT / PC / NG / WDS

Generator 5 Details Operating December 1974

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FRCC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FRCC
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53 MW
Winter Capacity	61.6 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1974
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 6 Details Operating December 1974

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FRCC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FRCC
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53 MW
Winter Capacity	61.6 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1974
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating January 1975

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FRCC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FRCC
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53 MW
Winter Capacity	61.6 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GT3 Details Operating January 1975

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FRCC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FRCC
Nameplate Capacity	62.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	53 MW
Winter Capacity	61.6 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator ST3 Details Operating June 1977

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	FRCC
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	FRCC
Nameplate Capacity	563.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	524 MW
Winter Capacity	524 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1977
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Landfill Gas
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	NG / RFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	524 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	524 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	524 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	524 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Northside Generating Station Plant Owners

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

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