Spencer
1701 A Spencer Road, Denton, TX 76205Plant Summary Information
Spencer is ranked #166 out of 313 natural gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spencer is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.6 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Spencer |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Garland - (TX) |
| Location | Denton County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1966 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 19.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 347.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,384 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,388 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #597 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #166 out of 313 Texas Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spencer
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Spencer Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spencer (4266) |
| Plant Address | 1701 A Spencer Road, Denton, TX 76205 |
| Utility | City of Garland - (TX) (6958) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.1975, -97.1061 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 19.7 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 | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Denton - (TX) (5063) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 61.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 61 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1966 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating May 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 61 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1973 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Spencer Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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