Santa Rosa Energy Center
5001 Sterling Way, Pace, FL 32571Plant Summary Information
Santa Rosa Energy Center is ranked #34 out of 313 power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Santa Rosa Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 328.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| 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 | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #693 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #423 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 313 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 81 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Santa Rosa Energy Center
Santa Rosa Energy Center Details
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| 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 |
Generator CT01 Details Operating June 2003
| 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 |
Generator ST01 Details Operating June 2003
| 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 |
Santa Rosa Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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