West County Energy Center
West County Energy Center is a 4 GW natural gas power plant in Palm Beach County, Florida, operated by Florida Power & Light Co. EIA-860M lists 12 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2009 and 2011.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 4,263 MW
- 3,777 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 12
- In service
- 2009–2011
- EIA plant ID
- 56407
Where it is
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- County
- Palm Beach County, Florida
- Coordinates
- 26.6986, -80.3747
- Balancing authority
- FPL
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Florida Power & Light Co
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
- Status
- Operating
West County Energy Center: FAQ
- Where is West County Energy Center?
- In Palm Beach County, Florida (FL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is West County Energy Center?
- 4 GW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns West County Energy Center?
- EIA-860M names Florida Power & Light Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as West County Energy Center LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Florida Power & Light Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "West County Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is West County Energy Center still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.