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1776.4 MW Nuclear operating in Houston, AL — Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans
1,776.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Nuclear
Technology
1977
Operating Since
Coordinates
31.2231, -85.1116
County
Houston, AL
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Alabama Power Co | Southern Nuclear Operating Company | Alabama Power |
| Owner(s) | Alabama Power Co | Southern | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
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
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
1.4M MWh
Latest Month
13.0M MWh
Annual Generation
82.6%
Capacity Factor
Nuclear · ALABAMA POWER COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$2,146/kW
Installed Cost
$79/kW
Annual CapEx
$27.8/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-03-14
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Grid Voltage
500.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility