Washington County Cogeneration Facility

Washington County Cogeneration Facility is a 123 MW natural gas power plant in Washington County, Alabama, operated by Alabama Power Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1999.

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
122.5 MW
100 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1999
EIA plant ID
7697

Where it is

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County
Washington County, Alabama
Coordinates
31.2642, -88.0027
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 Combined Cycle
Status
Operating

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Washington County Cogeneration Facility: FAQ

Where is Washington County Cogeneration Facility?
In Washington 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 Washington County Cogeneration Facility?
123 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Washington County Cogeneration Facility?
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 Washington County Cogeneration Facility 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 "Washington County Cogeneration Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Washington County Cogeneration Facility still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.