Latest News: Vogtle Unit 4 starts nuclear fuel load (8/17/2023)
Plant Vogtle Unit 3 enters commercial operation
Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come.
Unit 3 enters commercial operation!
Clean energy for a growing Georgia
VIDEO: Fly Around Units 3 & 4
Did you know?
Each cooling tower stands 60 stories tall!
Why Vogtle matters to Georgia’s energy future
Nuclear energy is a 24/7, emission-free power source – giving us a clean energy source for Georgia homes and businesses for the next 60-80 years.
Reliability
Nuclear power units, like those at Plant Vogtle, are the most reliable energy source, able to generate electricity at full power 24/7 – more than twice as much as solar and wind resources. Nuclear also requires fewer maintenance outages than coal or gas, making electricity even more reliable for Georgians.
Clean Energy
Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 are clean energy sources that will produce zero air pollution.
Growing Georgia
Clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy from our nuclear resources helps give businesses and industries the confidence to stay or locate in Georgia – generating thousands of jobs and capital investments in the state.
What does Commercial Operation Date (COD) mean?
Commercial operation date (COD) means that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has passed all its tests and safety inspections and can officially start generating energy for the state of Georgia.
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Plant Vogtle Co-Owners
Plant Vogtle is jointly owned by Georgia Power (45.7%), Oglethorpe Power Corporation (30%), Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (22.7%) and Dalton Utilities (1.6%).
