Where is South Energy Center?

In Alachua 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 South Energy Center?

12 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns South Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Gainesville Regional Utilities 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 South Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gainesville Regional Utilities 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 "South 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 South Energy Center still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

South Energy Center

South Energy Center is a 12 MW natural gas power plant in Alachua County, Florida, operated by Gainesville Regional Utilities. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2009 and 2017.

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: 11.5 MW; 11.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2009–2017
EIA plant ID: 56518

Where it is

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County: Alachua County, Florida
Coordinates: 29.6383, -82.34
Balancing authority: GVL
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Gainesville Regional Utilities
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

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South Energy Center: FAQ

Where is South Energy Center?: In Alachua 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 South Energy Center?: 12 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns South Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Gainesville Regional Utilities 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 South Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gainesville Regional Utilities 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 "South 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 South Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.