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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
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
79.5K MWh
Latest Month
825.9K MWh
Annual Generation
76.7%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
608 lb/MWh
NOx
0.133 lb/MWh
SO₂
0.003 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.011 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.001 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
80.3%
Annual Net Gen
862 GWh
CO₂eq
609 lb/MWh
Subregion
SERC South
Combined cycle · ALABAMA POWER COMPANY · Data from 2015–2024
$1,007/kW
Installed Cost
$51/kW
Annual CapEx
$35.3/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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