Where is Smarr Energy Center?

In Monroe 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 Smarr Energy Center?

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

Who owns Smarr Energy Center?

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 Smarr Energy Center 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 "Smarr 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 Smarr Energy Center still running?

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

Smarr Energy Center

Smarr Energy Center is a 242 MW natural gas power plant in Monroe County, Georgia, operated by Oglethorpe Power Corporation. 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: 242 MW; 190.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1999
EIA plant ID: 7829

Where it is

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County: Monroe County, Georgia
Coordinates: 32.9842, -83.8464
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

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Smarr Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Smarr Energy Center?: In Monroe 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 Smarr Energy Center?: 242 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Smarr Energy Center?: 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 Smarr Energy Center 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 "Smarr 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 Smarr Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.