Santa Rosa Energy Center

5001 Sterling Way, Pace, FL 32571

Plant Summary Information

Santa Rosa Energy Center is ranked #34 out of 327 power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Santa Rosa Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 271.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.

Plant Name	Santa Rosa Energy Center
Utility Name	Santa Rosa Energy Center LLC
Location	Santa Rosa County, FL
Initial Operation Date	June 2003
Last Update	Feb 2026
Annual Generation	1.1 TWh
Annual Consumption	9.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #701 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #423 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #34 out of 327 Florida Power Plants
Ranked #33 out of 81 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Santa Rosa Energy Center (55242)
Plant Address	5001 Sterling Way, Pace, FL 32571
Utility	Santa Rosa Energy Center LLC (54692)
Latitude, Longitude	30.5664, -87.115
Generation Dates on File	Sep 2002 to Feb 2026
Initial Operation Date	June 2003
Annual Generation	1.1 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Well
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name	Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes	Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	200 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	161.4 MW
Winter Capacity	173.4 MW
Minimum Load	95 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	74.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	74.5 MW
Winter Capacity	74.5 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Subcritical Technology	No
Other Planned Modifications	No
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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