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GAS POWER PLANTSCalhoun Energy Center
Calhoun Energy Center is a 748 MW operating gas power plant in Calhoun County, Alabama, operated by Alabama Power Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAL1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 187 MW | |
| CAL2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 187 MW | |
| CAL3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 187 MW | |
| CAL4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 187 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Alabama Power Co
- Location
- Calhoun County, Alabama
- Balancing authority
- SOCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 748 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 2003
- EIA plant ID
- 55409
Location
33.5883, -85.9731
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem