North Highlands
3800 First Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904Plant Summary Information
North Highlands is ranked #10 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Highlands is comprised of 4 generators and generated 11.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | North Highlands |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia Power Co |
| Location | Muscogee County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 96.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 355.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,531 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #332 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #88 out of 247 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 27 Georgia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Highlands
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North Highlands Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Highlands (719) |
| Plant Address | 3800 First Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904 |
| Utility | Georgia Power Co (7140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.4994, -84.9965 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 96.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1963
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
North Highlands Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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