Calhoun Energy Center
720 Green Valley Dr, Eastaboga, AL 36260Plant Summary Information
Calhoun Energy Center is ranked #37 out of 74 power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Calhoun Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 6.7 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Calhoun Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Calhoun County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2003 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 319.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,823 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #644 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.3% |
| Previous Operator |
Calhoun Power Co LLC (2013 to 2021) Alabama Power Co (2022 to 2024) |
Map of Calhoun Energy Center
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Calhoun Energy Center.
Monthly Net Generation for Calhoun Energy Center
Calhoun Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Calhoun Energy Center (55409) |
| Plant Address | 720 Green Valley Dr, Eastaboga, AL 36260 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.5883, -85.9731 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2003 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 319.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 01-212-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CAL1 Details Operating January 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 187 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 176 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 195 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 178 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 188 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CAL2 Details Operating February 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 187 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 176 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 195 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 178 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 188 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CAL3 Details Operating March 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 187 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 176 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 195 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 178 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 188 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CAL4 Details Operating April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 187 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 176 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 195 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 178 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 188 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Calhoun Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbert Power Fund V | 2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Generator CAL1 | 100.00% |
| Harbert Power Fund V | 2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Generator CAL2 | 100.00% |
| Harbert Power Fund V | 2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Generator CAL3 | 100.00% |
| Harbert Power Fund V | 2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Generator CAL4 | 100.00% |
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Natural Gas.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #634 | Geismar | Geismar, LA | 514.1 GWh |
| #635 | Gadsby | Salt Lake City, UT | 323.8 GWh |
| #636 | RED-Rochester, LLC | Rochester, NY | 321.8 GWh |
| #637 | Knox Lee | Longview, TX | 321.3 GWh |
| #638 | Colbert | Tuscumbia, AL | 320.6 GWh |
| #639 | Sentinel Energy Center, LLC | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 319.8 GWh |
| #640 | Bluffview | Farmington, NM | 318.8 GWh |
| #641 | Blue Lake | Shakopee, MN | 317.7 GWh |
| #642 | Edge Moor | Wilmington, DE | 327.6 GWh |
| #643 | Walton County Energy Facility | Monroe, GA | 313.8 GWh |
| #645 | Intercession City | Intercession City, FL | 337.3 GWh |
| #646 | Exira | Brayton, IA | 313.7 GWh |
| #647 | Combined Locks Energy Center | Combined Locks, WI | 310.4 GWh |
| #648 | Stony Brook Cogen Plant | Stony Brook, NY | 309.3 GWh |
| #649 | Port Jefferson | Port Jefferson, NY | 332.9 GWh |
| #650 | Fredonia | Mt Vernon, WA | 311.0 GWh |
| #651 | Robert P Mone Plant | Convoy, OH | 310.3 GWh |
| #652 | World Generation X | North Tonawanda, NY | 307.8 GWh |
| #653 | Primient Decatur Plant Cogen | Decatur, IL | 300.7 GWh |
| #654 | Lake Catherine | Jones Mill, AR | 299.6 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Calhoun Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Coke | Tarrant, AL | 9.0 MWh | 46.4 mi |
| AMEA Peaking | Sylacauga, AL | 35.2 GWh | 34.2 mi |
| ANAD Solar Array | Anniston Army Depot, AL | 12.9 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Chattahoochee Energy Facility | Franklin, GA | 2.8 TWh | 55.3 mi |
| E C Gaston | Wilsonville, AL | 3.6 TWh | 36.7 mi |
| H Neely Henry Dam | Ohatchee, AL | 179.9 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Harris Dam | Lineville, AL | 115.6 GWh | 30.7 mi |
| Hillabee Energy Center | Alexander City, AL | 4.0 TWh | 40.8 mi |
| Lay Dam | Clanton, AL | 454.4 GWh | 53.5 mi |
| Logan Martin Dam | Vincent, AL | 297.3 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Polk Cedartown | Cedartown, GA | 4.5 GWh | 49.7 mi |
| Polk Cedartown 2 | Cedartown, GA | 3.8 GWh | 54 mi |
| Polk County GA S1, LLC | Cedartown, GA | 6.5 GWh | 53.7 mi |
| Sand Valley Power Station | Collinsville, AL | 27.2 GWh | 52.6 mi |
| Sewell Creek Energy | Cedartown, GA | 522.9 GWh | 47.1 mi |
| Tenaska Georgia Generation Facility | Franklin, GA | 35.0 GWh | 58.4 mi |
| U S Alliance Coosa Pines | Coosa Pines, AL | 141.9 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| Wansley Combined Cycle | Franklin, GA | 7.6 TWh | 55.4 mi |
| Wansley Unit 9 | Franklin, GA | 3.3 TWh | 55.2 mi |
| Weiss Dam | Leesburg, AL | 184.0 GWh | 42.3 mi |