McIntosh

981 Old Augusta Road, Rincon, GA 31326

Plant Summary Information

McIntosh is ranked #36 out of 45 natural gas power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

McIntosh is comprised of 8 generators and generated 10.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.

Plant NameMcIntosh
Utility NameGeorgia Power Co
LocationEffingham County, GA
Initial Operation DateFebruary 1979
Last Update Mar 2025
Annual Generation 38.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 693.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,282 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,308 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #116 out of 237 Georgia Power Plants
Ranked #36 out of 45 Georgia Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 65.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 34.2%

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McIntosh Details

Summary Information
Plant NameMcIntosh (6124)
Plant Address981 Old Augusta Road, Rincon, GA 31326
UtilityGeorgia Power Co (7140)
Latitude, Longitude32.35629, -81.16835
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Mar 2025
Initial Operation DateFebruary 1979
Annual Generation 38.7 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 65.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 34.2%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthoritySouthern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceSavannah River
Ash Impoundment Yes   Not Lined   Operating
Transmission / Distribution OwnerGeorgia Power Co (7140) GA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY
ELBA EXPRESS
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator CT8 Details Operating February 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity101.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity82.2 MW
Winter Capacity94.5 MW
Minimum Load57 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas94.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil94.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CT5 Details Operating April 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity101.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity82.2 MW
Winter Capacity94.5 MW
Minimum Load57 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas94.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil94.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CT7 Details Operating April 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity101.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity82.2 MW
Winter Capacity94.5 MW
Minimum Load57 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas94.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil94.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CT4 Details Operating May 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity101.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity82.2 MW
Winter Capacity94.5 MW
Minimum Load57 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas94.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil94.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CT6 Details Operating May 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity101.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity82.2 MW
Winter Capacity94.5 MW
Minimum Load57 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas94.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil94.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CT3 Details Operating June 1994

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity101.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity82.2 MW
Winter Capacity94.5 MW
Minimum Load57 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 1994
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas94.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil94.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CT2 Details Operating April 1995

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity101.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity82.2 MW
Winter Capacity94.5 MW
Minimum Load57 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1995
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas94.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil94.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator CT1 Details Operating May 1995

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity101.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity82.2 MW
Winter Capacity94.5 MW
Minimum Load57 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1995
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas94.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil82.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil94.5 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

McIntosh Plant Owners

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