Where is Decatur Energy Center?

In Morgan 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 Decatur Energy Center?

902 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Decatur Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Decatur Energy Center LLC 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 Decatur Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Decatur Energy Center LLC 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 "Decatur Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Decatur Energy Center still running?

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

Decatur Energy Center

Decatur Energy Center is a 902 MW natural gas power plant in Morgan County, Alabama, operated by Decatur Energy Center LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2002 and 2003.

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: 902.4 MW; 800 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2002–2003
EIA plant ID: 55292

Where it is

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County: Morgan County, Alabama
Coordinates: 34.6292, -87.0214
Balancing authority: TVA
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Decatur Energy Center LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Decatur Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Decatur Energy Center?: In Morgan 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 Decatur Energy Center?: 902 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Decatur Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Decatur Energy Center LLC 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 Decatur Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Decatur Energy Center LLC 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 "Decatur Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Decatur Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.