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GAS POWER PLANTSLowman Energy Center
Lowman Energy Center is a 1,171 MW operating gas power plant in Washington County, Alabama, operated by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 459 MW | |
| LEC2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 274 MW | |
| LEC3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 438 MW | Regulatory approvals pending |
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 236 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Conventional Steam Coal | 236 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 66 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
- Location
- Washington County, Alabama
- Balancing authority
- SOCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 733 MW
Planned: 438 MW
Retired: 538 MW - First unit online
- Jun 1969
- EIA plant ID
- 56
Location
31.4880, -87.9108
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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