Joseph M Farley
7388 North State Highway 95, Columbia, AL 36319Plant Summary Information
Joseph M Farley is ranked #41 out of 12,539 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Joseph M Farley is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.9 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Joseph M Farley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Alabama Power Co |
| Location | Houston County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1977 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 13.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 156.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #41 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 74 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Alabama Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for Joseph M Farley
Joseph M Farley Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Joseph M Farley (6001) |
| Plant Address | 7388 North State Highway 95, Columbia, AL 36319 |
| Utility | Alabama Power Co (195) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.2231, -85.1116 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 13.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Chattahoochee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1977
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 888.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 895 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 895 MW |
| Minimum Load | 250 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1981
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 888.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 896 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 896 MW |
| Minimum Load | 250 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Joseph M Farley Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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