Where is Calhoun Energy Center?

In Calhoun 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 Calhoun Energy Center?

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

Who owns Calhoun Energy Center?

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 Calhoun Energy Center 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 "Calhoun 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 Calhoun Energy Center still running?

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

Calhoun Energy Center

Calhoun Energy Center is a 748 MW natural gas power plant in Calhoun County, Alabama, operated by Alabama Power Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service in 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: 748 MW; 704 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2003
EIA plant ID: 55409

Where it is

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County: Calhoun County, Alabama
Coordinates: 33.5883, -85.9731
Balancing authority: SOCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Alabama Power Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Calhoun Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Calhoun Energy Center?: In Calhoun 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 Calhoun Energy Center?: 748 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Calhoun Energy Center?: 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 Calhoun Energy Center 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 "Calhoun 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 Calhoun Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.