Stanton Energy Center
| Stanton Energy Center | |
|---|---|
 Stanton Energy Center in March 2017 | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Orlando, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°29′15″N 81°10′03″W / 28.48750°N 81.16750°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | Unit 1: December 15, 1982 |
| Commission date | Unit 1: July 1, 1987
Unit 2: June 1, 1996 Unit A: October 1, 2003 Unit B: February 2010 |
| Owner | Orlando Utilities Commission |
| Operator | Orlando Utilities Commission |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | Units 1-2: 2 x 440 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 1820 MW |
| Annual net output | 6,179,834 MW |
| External links | |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The Stanton Energy Center, also known as the Curtis H. Stanton Energy Center, is a solar, gas and coal-fired power plant located in Orlando, Florida.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The plant consists of two coal-fired units and two natural gas combined-cycle units. The complex began development in 1980, with Unit 1 being commissioned on July 1, 1987.[7] Unit 1, originally scheduled for decommissioning on May 31, 2026, was forced by an order from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue operating through September 1, 2026.[8]
The center is named after Curtis Stanton, who served as the former general manager of the Orlando Utilities Commission for 35 years.[9]
Power plant
| Unit | Reactor type | Capacity | Commercial operation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net | Gross | |||
| Unit 1 | Coal, water-cooled | 440 MW | 464.5 MW | July 1, 1987 |
| Unit 2 | Coal, water-cooled | 440 MW | 464.5 MW | June 1, 1996 |
| Unit A | Natural gas, combined-cycle | 640 MW | 688 MW | October 1, 2003 |
| Unit B | Natural gas, combined-cycle | 300 MW | 333 MW | February 2010 |
References
- ↑ "Curtis H. Stanton Energy Center | Florida Department of Environmental Protection". floridadep.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ↑ "OUC landmark power plant in east Orange now on the clock for permanent retirement". Orlando Sentinel. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ↑ "Stanton Energy Center adds solar project to multi-generation complex | Utility Dive". www.utilitydive.com. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ↑ "Industrial Uses of Reclaimed Water | Florida Department of Environmental Protection". floridadep.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ↑ "Sustainability At Our Facilities | OUC". OUC - Orlando Utilities Commission. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ↑ "Power plant profile: Curtis H. Stanton Coal Fired Energy Center, US". Power Technology. 2023-04-23. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ↑ "The First 100 Years". OUC 100. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ Byrnes, Joe (2026-06-08). "Energy secretary orders OUC to keep a coal-fired power plant running". Central Florida Public Media. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
- ↑ "CURTIS STANTON OBITUARY". Orlando Sentinel. 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2026-06-08.