Delivering Reliable Power with Flexible Natural Gas Generation
Handley Generating Station, owned and operated by Constellation, has evolved from a historic steam plant to a modern natural gas facility that Texans rely on. This three-unit, 1,265-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fueled electric generation facility located in Fort Worth, Texas, provides electricity to customers in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) during periods of high demand.
Handley began operations in 1902, when the Northern Texas Traction Company built what was the largest generating plant in the area along Lake Erie. When Unit 1 was built, it was the first outdoor steam electric fossil power plant of its type in the industry. The site sits near Lake Arlington, a popular recreation area for the local community.