AMEA Peaking
125 Thompson Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150Plant Summary Information
AMEA Peaking is ranked #30 out of 36 natural gas power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
AMEA Peaking is comprised of 2 generators and generated 11.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | AMEA Peaking |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Municipal Elec Authority - (AL) |
| Location | Talladega County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 48.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 510.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,247 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,113 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #66 out of 77 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Alabama Municipal Elec Authority (2013 to 2024) Alabama Municipal Elec Authority - (AL) (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for AMEA Peaking
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for AMEA Peaking
AMEA Peaking Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | AMEA Peaking (56018) |
| Plant Address | 125 Thompson Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150 |
| Utility | Alabama Municipal Elec Authority - (AL) (40614) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.1661, -86.2825 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 48.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SYLACAUGA UTILITIES BOARD |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 47.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
AMEA Peaking Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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