122.5 MW Natural Gas operating in Washington, AL — Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
122.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Technology
1999
Operating Since
Coordinates
31.2643, -88.0025
County
Washington, AL
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Alabama Power Co | Alabama Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Alabama Power Co | Southern | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Washington County Cogeneration Facility is a 122.5 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant located in Washington County, Alabama. The plant began operating in 1999 and is owned by Southern Company and operated by Alabama Power Co. It consists of two generators. The facility operates within the Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, the plant generated 825,864 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 76.7%. According to available data, the Washington County Cogeneration Facility ranks 18th out of 21 power plants in Alabama and 870th out of 945 plants nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $568.69 per kW, based on FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
79.5K MWh
Latest Month
825.9K MWh
Annual Generation
76.7%
Capacity Factor
$1,007/kW
Installed Cost
$35.3/MWh
Operating Cost
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
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