Shady Hills Generating Station

14240 Merchant Energy Way, Shady Hills, FL 34610

Plant Summary Information

Shady Hills Generating Station is ranked #46 out of 325 power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Shady Hills Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 43.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Shady Hills Generating Station
Utility Name	Shady Hills Power Co LLC
Location	Pasco County, FL
Initial Operation Date	January 2002
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	481.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	5.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,391 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #570 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #46 out of 325 Florida Power Plants
Ranked #43 out of 81 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6%

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Shady Hills Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Shady Hills Generating Station (55414)
Plant Address	14240 Merchant Energy Way, Shady Hills, FL 34610
Utility	Shady Hills Power Co LLC (40192)
Latitude, Longitude	28.3665, -82.55861
Generation Dates on File	Mar 2002 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 2002
Annual Generation	481.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	02-45-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Duke Energy Florida Inc (FPC)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Florida, Inc (6455) 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 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator G101 Details Operating January 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	180.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	154.4 MW
Winter Capacity	170.2 MW
Minimum Load	110 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2002

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	154.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	170.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	154.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	170.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator G201 Details Operating January 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	180.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	154.4 MW
Winter Capacity	170.2 MW
Minimum Load	110 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2002

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	154.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	170.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	154.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	170.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator G301 Details Operating January 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	180.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	154.4 MW
Winter Capacity	170.2 MW
Minimum Load	110 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2002

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	154.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	170.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	154.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	170.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Shady Hills Generating Station Plant Owners

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

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