Deerhaven Generating Station
Deerhaven Generating Station is a 471 MW natural gas power plant in Alachua County, Florida, operated by Gainesville Regional Utilities. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1972 and 1996.
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
- 471 MW
- 414 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 5
- In service
- 1972–1996
- EIA plant ID
- 663
Where it is
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- County
- Alachua County, Florida
- Coordinates
- 29.7592, -82.3878
- Balancing authority
- GVL
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Gainesville Regional Utilities
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
- Status
- Standby/Backup (3) · Operating (2)
Deerhaven Generating Station: FAQ
- Where is Deerhaven Generating Station?
- 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 Deerhaven Generating Station?
- 471 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Deerhaven Generating Station?
- 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 Deerhaven Generating Station 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 "Deerhaven Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Deerhaven Generating Station still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.