Power Plants Near 33486 — Boca Raton, FL

Power generation near this area

There are 22 power plants within 50 miles of Boca Raton, Florida (ZIP 33486), with a combined 11,726 MW of nameplate capacity. Biomass is the most common fuel type in this area with 8 of the 22 nearby plants. The closest plant is Wheelabrator North Broward at 5.1 miles.

Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.

All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Florida, visit the Florida state page.