Where is Crystal River?

In Citrus 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 Crystal River?

3 GW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Crystal River?

EIA-860M names Duke Energy Florida, LLC 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 Crystal River LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Duke Energy Florida, LLC 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 "Crystal River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Crystal River still running?

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

Crystal River

Crystal River is a 3 GW natural gas power plant in Citrus County, Florida, operated by Duke Energy Florida, LLC. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1982 and 2018.

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: 3,449 MW; 3,039 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1982–2018
EIA plant ID: 628

Where it is

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County: Citrus County, Florida
Coordinates: 28.9656, -82.6977
Balancing authority: FPC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Duke Energy Florida, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 2 GW, Coal 1 GW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Crystal River: FAQ

Where is Crystal River?: In Citrus 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 Crystal River?: 3 GW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Crystal River?: EIA-860M names Duke Energy Florida, LLC 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 Crystal River LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Duke Energy Florida, LLC 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 "Crystal River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Crystal River still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.