Sanford

950 S Hwy 17-92, DeBary, FL 32713

Plant Summary Information

Sanford is ranked #19 out of 2,187 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Sanford is comprised of 10 generators and generated 1.1 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.

Plant Name	Sanford
Utility Name	Florida Power & Light Co
Location	Volusia County, FL
Initial Operation Date	July 1969
Last Update	Mar 2025
Annual Generation	9.0 TWh
Annual Consumption	70.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #83 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #19 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #9 out of 301 Florida Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 81 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Sanford

Sanford Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Sanford (620)
Plant Address	950 S Hwy 17-92, DeBary, FL 32713
Utility	Florida Power & Light Co (6452)
Latitude, Longitude	28.8419, -81.3256
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1969
Annual Generation	9.0 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	SERC
Balancing Authority	Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	St. Johns River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 4 Details Operating July 1969

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	G160
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	436.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.89
Summer Capacity	388 MW
Winter Capacity	360 MW
Minimum Load	132.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1969
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 5 Details Operating May 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	G161
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	436.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.89
Summer Capacity	388 MW
Winter Capacity	360 MW
Minimum Load	132.6 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 1974
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4A Details Operating December 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G160
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	197 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4B Details Operating December 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G160
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	197 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4C Details Operating December 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G160
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	197 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 5A Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G161
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	197 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 5B Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G161
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	197 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 5C Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G161
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	197 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 5D Details Operating May 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G161
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	197 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4D Details Operating January 2003

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	G160
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	188.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	197 MW
Winter Capacity	207 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Sanford Plant Owners

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

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