FPL West County Energy Center

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Natural Gas fired plant. Opposed by environmental activists.
Run by Florida Power & Light Company (NextEra Energy Inc)
www.fpl.com/environment/plant/west_county.shtml
220-acres; 3-Unit natural gas combined-cycle power plant;
Potential 1,250 megawatts per unit with 3,657 Net Capability (MW)
Units 1, 2, 3 put on-line August 2009, November 2009, June 2011, respectively,
Reported maximum emissions (all 3 units): 1,560 tons of carbon monoxide and 1,070 tons of nitrogen oxides each year.
Pre-construction environmental protest on 2008 Feb. 16, 2008; more than 120 activists participated with 27 arrested during 5-hour protest.
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Coordinates:   26°41'46"N   80°22'29"W
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