Portland (Fl) is a oil power plant in Florida.
| Plant Name | Portland (Fl) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Powersouth Energy Cooperative |
| City | Eglin Afb |
| County | Walton County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 32542 |
| Coordinates | 30.57361, -86.21583 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum Liquids | Distillate Oil | 11.0 MW | Retired | 1964 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans |
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.