McIntosh
981 Old Augusta Road, Rincon, GA 31326Plant Summary Information
McIntosh is ranked #37 out of 46 natural gas power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McIntosh is comprised of 8 generators and generated 7.0 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | McIntosh |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia Power Co |
| Location | Effingham County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1979 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 21.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 389.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,908 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,462 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #129 out of 222 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #37 out of 46 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 82.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 17.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for McIntosh
McIntosh Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McIntosh (6124) |
| Plant Address | 981 Old Augusta Road Rincon, GA 31326 |
| Utility | Georgia Power Co (7140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.35629, -81.16835 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1979 |
| Annual Generation | 21.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 82.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 17.9% |
| 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 | Savannah River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY ELBA EXPRESS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT8 Details Operating February 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT5 Details Operating April 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT7 Details Operating April 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT4 Details Operating May 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT6 Details Operating May 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT3 Details Operating June 1994
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1994 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT2 Details Operating April 1995
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1995 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT1 Details Operating May 1995
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 101.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 94.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1995 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| 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 | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 94.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 94.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
McIntosh Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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