Joseph M Farley
Joseph M Farley is a 2 GW nuclear power plant in Houston County, Alabama, operated by Alabama Power Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1977 and 1981.
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
- 1,776.4 MW
- 1,791 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1977–1981
- EIA plant ID
- 6001
Where it is
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- County
- Houston County, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 31.2231, -85.1116
- Balancing authority
- SOCO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Alabama Power Co
- Primary energy source
- Nuclear
- Technologies
- Nuclear
- Status
- Operating
Joseph M Farley: FAQ
- Where is Joseph M Farley?
- In Houston 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 Joseph M Farley?
- 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Joseph M Farley?
- 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 Joseph M Farley 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 "Joseph M Farley LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Joseph M Farley still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.