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42.3 MW Natural Gas operating in Valencia, NM — Public Service Company of New Mexico
42.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Technology
2015
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.6166, -106.8160
County
Valencia, NM
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Public Service Co of NM | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Public Service Co of NM | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
La Luz Energy Center is a 42.3 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Valencia County, New Mexico. The plant began operating in 2015 and has one natural gas-fired combustion turbine generator. Public Service Co of NM is both the owner and operator. The plant is located within the Public Service Company of New Mexico balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. La Luz Energy Center ranks as the 17th largest power plant in New Mexico out of 20, and 1171st nationally out of 1963 plants.
In its most recent year of operation, La Luz Energy Center generated 7,521 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 2.0%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1259.03 per kW, according to FERC data.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
228 MWh
Latest Month
7.5K MWh
Annual Generation
2.0%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
1179 lb/MWh
NOx
0.102 lb/MWh
SO₂
Public Service Company of New Mexico · Data from 2015–2024
$1/kW
Installed Cost
$0/kW
Annual CapEx
$218.8/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant's balancing authority participates in CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM). Direct nodal pricing data is not yet available.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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ask pi about La Luz Energy CenterPublic Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
0.006 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.000 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.000 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
18.3%
Annual Net Gen
68 GWh
CO₂eq
1179 lb/MWh
Subregion
WECC Southwest