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Calhoun Energy Center

720 Green Valley Dr, Eastaboga, AL 36260

Plant Summary Information

Calhoun Energy Center is ranked #32 out of 36 natural gas power plants in Alabama in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Calhoun Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 7.3 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant NameCalhoun Energy Center
Utility NameAlabama Power Co
LocationCalhoun County, AL
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2003
Last Update Feb 2024
Annual Generation 25.9 GWh
Annual Consumption 348.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,659 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,497 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #64 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants
Ranked #32 out of 36 Alabama Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 63.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 36.4%
Previous Operator Calhoun Power Co LLC (2013 to 2021)
Alabama Power Co (2022 to 2022)

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Monthly Net Generation for Calhoun Energy Center

Calhoun Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCalhoun Energy Center (55409)
Plant Address720 Green Valley Dr Eastaboga, AL 36260
UtilityAlabama Power Co (195)
Latitude, Longitude33.5883, -85.9731
Generation Dates on FileJun 2003 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2003
Annual Generation 25.9 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 63.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 36.4%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number01-212-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthoritySouthern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerAlabama Power Co (195) AL
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV / 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator CAL1 Details Operating January 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity187 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity158 MW
Winter Capacity188 MW
Minimum Load85 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate18 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate7 MW
Planned UprateJanuary 2023
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas158 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas178 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil158 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil188 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CAL2 Details Operating February 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity187 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity158 MW
Winter Capacity188 MW
Minimum Load85 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate18 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate7 MW
Planned UprateJanuary 2023
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas158 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas178 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil158 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil188 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CAL3 Details Operating March 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity187 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity158 MW
Winter Capacity188 MW
Minimum Load85 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate18 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate7 MW
Planned UprateJanuary 2023
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas158 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas178 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil158 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil188 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CAL4 Details Operating April 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity187 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity158 MW
Winter Capacity188 MW
Minimum Load85 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate18 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate7 MW
Planned UprateJanuary 2023
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas158 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas178 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil158 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil188 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Calhoun Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Harbert Power Fund V2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203Generator CAL1100.00%
Harbert Power Fund V2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203Generator CAL2100.00%
Harbert Power Fund V2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203Generator CAL3100.00%
Harbert Power Fund V2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203Generator CAL4100.00%

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