In Shelby County, Alabama (AL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is E C Gaston?

2 GW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Alabama Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as E C Gaston LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Alabama Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "E C Gaston LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is E C Gaston still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

E C Gaston

E C Gaston is a 2 GW natural gas power plant in Shelby County, Alabama, operated by Alabama Power Co. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1960 and 1974.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 2,034 MW; 1,868 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1960–1974
EIA plant ID: 26

Where it is

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County: Shelby County, Alabama
Coordinates: 33.2442, -86.4581
Balancing authority: SOCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Alabama Power Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 1 GW, Coal 952 MW, Petroleum 21 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Alabama Power Co reports to EIA →

E C Gaston: FAQ

Where is E C Gaston?: In Shelby County, Alabama (AL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is E C Gaston?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns E C Gaston?: EIA-860M names Alabama Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as E C Gaston LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Alabama Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "E C Gaston LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is E C Gaston still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.