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13 September 2006 -- Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced plans to build a coal power plant in Glades County, Florida, US, to meet the growing demand for electricity in the state and diversify its fuel sources.
The announcement is part of the company's plan to meet continued growth in the state and diversify the fuels used to produce Florida's power. FPL said the plant would use the latest 'clean coal' technologies.
"This innovative coal plant will utilize abundant coal reserves, increase system reliability and help stabilize power prices in the future," said Armando Olivera, president of FPL.
The proposed FPL Glades Power Park will be built within a 5,000-acre site approximately five miles northwest of Moore Haven.
FPL said the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) has strongly encouraged Florida electric utilities to diversify their fuel sources, including coal and nuclear, since most new generation facilities built in the past decade use natural gas.
FPL's current fuel mix is: 43 percent natural gas, 19 percent nuclear, 17 percent oil, 18 percent coal, and 3 percent other, which includes renewable energy sources, as well as a mix of fuels from purchased power. In total, approximately 17 percent of FPL's electricity is supplied by other power companies under long-term purchase agreements.
The company has indicated that it expects to announce by the end of the year its plans to build an additional nuclear power plant in Florida. It also is pursuing the potential siting of wind turbines in the state.
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