St Lucie — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 6045
- Capacity
- 2160 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Nuclear
- Technology
- Nuclear
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- St Lucie, FL
- Operating Since
- 1976
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Florida Power & Light Co
- Parent Company
- NextEra Energy
- Annual Generation
- 16,458,127 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 87.0%
- Balancing Authority
- Florida Power & Light Company
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
St Lucie
OperatingNuclear
Ranked #2 of 2 Nuclear plants in FL#22 of 57 nationally
2160 MW Nuclear operating in St Lucie, FL — Florida Power & Light Company
EIAGEMWD
2,160 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Nuclear
Technology
1976
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
27.3486, -80.2464
County
St Lucie, FL
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Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Florida Power & Light Co | Florida Power & Light | Florida Power & Light |
| Owner(s) | Florida Municipal Power Agency, Florida Power & Light Co, Orlando Utilities Comm | NextEra Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant is a twin nuclear power station located on Hutchinson Island, near Port St. Lucie in St. Lucie County, Florida. Both units are Combustion Engineering pressurized water reactors. Florida Power & Light commissioned Unit 1 in 1976 and Unit 2 in 1983 and continues to operate the station. Minor shares of Unit 2 are owned by the Florida Municipal Power Agency (8.81%) and the Orlando Utilities Commission (6.08%).
Read more on WikipediaThe St. Lucie power plant is a 2160 MW nuclear power facility located in St. Lucie County, Florida. It began operating in 1976 and is owned by NextEra Energy and operated by Florida Power & Light Co. The plant consists of two nuclear reactors and is the largest nuclear power plant in Florida, and the 21st largest in the United States. It operates within the Florida Power & Light Company balancing authority, and is within the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 16,458,127 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 87.0%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1963.72 per kW, according to FERC filings. News coverage of the plant includes regulatory matters, industry news, and hazard-related incidents.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Florida Power & Light Company
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
1.5M MWh
Latest Month
16.5M MWh
Annual Generation
87.0%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$2,107/kW
Installed Cost
$15.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Florida Power & Light Company
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Regulatory·federal policy
Safety fears at Florida nuclear plant as bombshell report says 'staff too scared to speak out'
A federal inspection has revealed a climate of fear at Florida's St. Lucie nuclear plant, where workers are too afraid to report safety problems.
St. Lucie nuclear plant (operator)
MSN·Yesterday
Industry·technology
Florida data center would be so big it would generate own electricity
Another data center has been proposed in St. Lucie County. This one has plans to generate its own electricity.
St. Lucie County (other)
Treasure Coast News·2 days ago
Regulatory·other
'Only a test': Sirens to sound at St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday at noon
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — Residents near the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant should not be alarmed when the facility's outdoor warning...
St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant (operator)
WPEC·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·other
What's that blaring sound in St. Lucie County? Here's what it is
The St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant outdoor warning sirens will blare at noon Thursday March 5 as part of its quarterly testing.
St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant (operator)
Treasure Coast News·1 weeks ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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