Joseph M Farley — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 6001
- Capacity
- 1776.4 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Nuclear
- Technology
- Nuclear
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Houston, AL
- Operating Since
- 1977
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Alabama Power Co
- Parent Company
- Southern
- Annual Generation
- 13,007,592 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 82.6%
- Balancing Authority
- Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Joseph M Farley
OperatingNuclear
Ranked #2 of 2 Nuclear plants in AL#32 of 57 nationally
1776.4 MW Nuclear operating in Houston, AL — Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
EIAGEMWD
1,776.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Nuclear
Technology
1977
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
31.2231, -85.1116
County
Houston, AL
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Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Alabama Power Co | Southern Nuclear Operating Company | Alabama Power |
| Owner(s) | Alabama Power Co | Southern | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Generating Plant is located near Dothan, Alabama, in the southern United States. The twin-unit nuclear power station sits on a largely wooded and agricultural 1,850-acre (750 ha) site along the Chattahoochee River, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Columbia, Alabama, in Houston County.
Read more on WikipediaThe Joseph M Farley Nuclear Plant, located in Houston County, Alabama, has a total capacity of 1776.4 MW. The plant, which began operating in 1977, is owned by Southern Company and operated by Alabama Power Co. It utilizes nuclear fuel (NUC) and consists of two generators employing nuclear technology. The plant operates within the Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
Joseph M Farley's latest annual generation was 13,007,592 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 82.6%. The plant ranks as the second largest in Alabama and 31st nationally among 55 nuclear plants. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1566.51 per kW, based on FERC filings. The plant has been the subject of 10 news articles, covering industry trends, grid operations, regulatory matters, and potential hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
Grid Voltage
500 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
1.4M MWh
Latest Month
13.0M MWh
Annual Generation
82.6%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$2,146/kW
Installed Cost
$27.8/MWh
Operating Cost
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Last updated 2026-03-25
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