Hartwell Energy Facility

Hartwell Energy Facility is a 360 MW natural gas power plant in Hart County, Georgia, operated by Oglethorpe Power Corporation. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1994.

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
360 MW
297.5 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1994
EIA plant ID
54538

Where it is

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County
Hart County, Georgia
Coordinates
34.3396, -82.8199
Balancing authority
SOCO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant Oglethorpe Power Corporation reports to EIA →

Hartwell Energy Facility: FAQ

Where is Hartwell Energy Facility?
In Hart County, Georgia (GA). 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 Hartwell Energy Facility?
360 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hartwell Energy Facility?
EIA-860M names Oglethorpe Power Corporation 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 Hartwell Energy Facility LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Oglethorpe Power Corporation 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 "Hartwell Energy Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hartwell Energy Facility still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.