Handley Generating Station

Natural gas serves as a bridge to a clean energy future, giving off less than half of the carbon emissions of coal when burned

Handley Generating Station is owned and operated by Constellation. It is a three-unit, 1,265-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fueled electric generation facility located in Fort Worth, Texas, that provides electricity to customers in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) when needed.

Handley dates back to 1902, when the Northern Texas Traction Company built a generating plant, the largest in the area, along the adjacent Lake Erie. When Unit 1 was built, it was the first outdoor steam electric fossil power plant of its type in the industry. Now known as Lake Arlington, the lake serves as a popular recreation and amusement area for the local community.

Constellation takes a safety-first approach in our culture and business practices. All Constellation generation facilities employ sophisticated emergency response plans to protect public health and safety. Plans are reviewed and approved by state governments and federal regulatory agencies. Emergency planning includes coordination with local and municipal officials, as well as thousands of volunteers and first responders.

To protect the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers, and communities, we've implemented a number of initiatives to promote safe behaviors both on and off the job. These include a safety behavior observation program and focused initiatives on areas of high risk. We also offer safety training, which is integrated with leadership development programs for supervisors and managers, as well as new employee orientation. Finally, a safety peer group identifies successful pilot programs or new practices that can then be adopted by the entire organization.

Constellation pays municipal real estate taxes every year to support local government, schools, libraries, parks, and other services in the communities where our facilities are located.

We live here too, Handley aims to be a good neighbor and is very active in the local community.

  • Sponsorship: The power plant sponsors several community events including Handley Festival; "Light Up Arlington" July 4th Celebration; and the U.S. Marine Corps. Toys for Tots Christmas Toy Drive.
  • Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Handley employees give generously to the community through a variety of charitable activities including the local United Way chapters, Operation Warm-Coat Give-Away, and Tarrant County Food Bank.

Constellation takes a safety-first approach in our culture and business practices. All Constellation generation facilities employ sophisticated emergency response plans to protect public health and safety. Plans are reviewed and approved by state governments and federal regulatory agencies. Emergency planning includes coordination with local and municipal officials, as well as thousands of volunteers and first responders.

To protect the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers, and communities, we've implemented a number of initiatives to promote safe behaviors both on and off the job. These include a safety behavior observation program and focused initiatives on areas of high risk. We also offer safety training, which is integrated with leadership development programs for supervisors and managers, as well as new employee orientation. Finally, a safety peer group identifies successful pilot programs or new practices that can then be adopted by the entire organization.

Constellation pays municipal real estate taxes every year to support local government, schools, libraries, parks, and other services in the communities where our facilities are located.

We live here too, Handley aims to be a good neighbor and is very active in the local community.

  • Sponsorship: The power plant sponsors several community events including Handley Festival; "Light Up Arlington" July 4th Celebration; and the U.S. Marine Corps. Toys for Tots Christmas Toy Drive.
  • Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Handley employees give generously to the community through a variety of charitable activities including the local United Way chapters, Operation Warm-Coat Give-Away, and Tarrant County Food Bank.

About This Facility

Fort Worth, Texas 76112

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