South Energy Center
1390 SW 14th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608Plant Summary Information
South Energy Center is ranked #60 out of 82 natural gas power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 9.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | South Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Gainesville Regional Utilities |
| Location | Alachua County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 42.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 433.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,397 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,153 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #259 out of 332 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 82 Florida Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Energy Center
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South Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Energy Center (56518) |
| Plant Address | 1390 SW 14th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608 |
| Utility | Gainesville Regional Utilities (6909) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.6383, -82.34 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 42.5 GWh |
| 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 | Gainesville Regional Utilities (GVL) |
| NAICS Code | Hospitals (622) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Gainesville Regional Utilities (6909) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating May 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator REG1 Details Operating July 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
South Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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