Oglethorpe Power Corporation

Today, our President and CEO, Mike Smith, announced his plan to retire at the end of January 2025 after more than 40 years in the energy industry and more than a decade leading Oglethorpe Power. “I will retire in January with the utmost confidence in the experienced, talented and hard-working team we have assembled. I am proud of our growing and diverse portfolio of affordable energy resources, our fleet’s record of reliable performance and our talented and highly skilled workforce who are ready to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities the energy industry will face in the coming years.” - Mike Smith, Oglethorpe Power President and CEO To select a new president and CEO, the Oglethorpe Power Board of Directors has engaged a search firm to conduct a thorough process. For more information, read our news release here: https://lnkd.in/epxGz_nM

Last week, we proudly commemorated our 50th anniversary, marking half a century of dedication to providing reliable and affordable electricity to rural and metro communities served by EMCs across Georgia. To honor this milestone, we created a special video in partnership with associates across our fleet, showcasing the timeline of our diverse generation portfolio. Thank you to our dedicated workforce, who work tirelessly around the clock to keep the lights on across Georgia. Here’s to the next 50 years of growth and energy excellence!

Fifty years ago today, on August 8, 1974, Oglethorpe Power was founded with a vision to provide reliable and affordable electricity to rural communities across Georgia. Today, serving our 38 member EMCs, we are one of the largest energy producers in Georgia and the largest generation cooperative in the United States.   Our skilled workforce has adapted and thrived through decades of economic shifts and technological advancements. Over the years, we have made significant strides in sustainability, community engagement and technological innovation. As we look to the next 50 years, our strategic generation investments, commitment to reliable and affordable electric service and dedication to a cleaner energy future will ensure that we are well-positioned to meet our member EMCs’ expanding and evolving energy needs.

Today, we announced the construction of two new natural gas projects in Georgia: a two-unit combined-cycle plant in Monroe County and a simple-cycle combustion turbine unit at an existing facility in Talbot County. Oglethorpe Power has owned and operated power plants in Monroe and Talbot Counties for many years, and we are excited to build upon our strong relationships in these communities. In addition to helping meet the state’s rising electricity demands, these projects will create permanent, high-quality jobs, hundreds of temporary construction jobs, increased local revenue during construction and ongoing tax revenue for schools and county operations. “Georgia is experiencing tremendous growth, thanks to our state’s favorable business climate, skilled workforce and sound leadership. The electric cooperatives we serve need more energy capacity to meet their increasing demand. These two new natural gas projects demonstrate growth in Oglethorpe Power’s generation portfolio and our focus on reliable, affordable and sustainable energy for our members.” - Mike Smith, Oglethorpe Power President & CEO Learn more at www.opc.com/newgeneration. Photo: Oglethorpe Power leaders with members of the Monroe County Development Authority. 

Today, we were honored to be joined by federal leaders at Plant Vogtle, including Congressman Rick Allen and DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm. With the site’s expansion complete, Plant Vogtle is now the largest generator of clean energy in the United States. As electricity demand continues to increase across the country, emission-free nuclear energy represents a key component of Georgia’s diverse power supply strategy, and Oglethorpe Power is proud to be a co-owner of this important baseload resource. Learn more here: https://opc.com/nuclear/ #PlantVogtle

A historic project worth celebrating! Today, we were joined by state and local leaders to commemorate the completion of the Vogtle expansion project. Oglethorpe Power, on behalf of the Georgia electric cooperatives we serve, is a proud co-owner of the project, which generates reliable, around-the-clock, emission-free power for Georgians. In an era where electricity fuels everything, keeping the lights on is vital to Georgia’s economy, and our investment in always-available nuclear energy is crucial in meeting Georgia’s existing and expanding power supply needs. Learn more here: https://opc.com/nuclear/ #PlantVogtle

We recently hosted students from the Youth Leadership Polk Program for an interactive energy education event at the Sewell Creek Energy Facility. Oglethorpe Power sponsors Youth Leadership Polk, a Polk County Chamber of Commerce Program designed to encourage students to participate as leaders in their schools and to continue promoting and enhancing the quality of life for themselves and their communities. During the event, the students from Rockmart and Cedartown High Schools learned about electricity generation and toured the Sewell Creek facility, a natural gas-fired power plant operated by Oglethorpe Power. We are proud to support the Youth Leadership Polk Program and provide educational opportunities for the next generation of Polk County leaders.

Today marks a monumental achievement as we celebrate the safe and successful commercial operation of Plant Vogtle Unit 4, marking the completion of the Vogtle expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia. Oglethorpe Power is proud to be a 30% co-owner of this important emission-free resource on behalf of the Georgia electric cooperatives we serve. “The completion of the Vogtle expansion project signifies the culmination of a remarkable journey filled with dedication, perseverance and a commitment to a cleaner energy future for Georgians. We celebrate not only the completion of this reliable emission-free resource but also the historic achievement it represents as the first advanced commercial nuclear project in the United States in more than three decades.” - Mike Smith, Oglethorpe Power President & CEO View our video below:

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Exciting news today! Plant Vogtle Unit 4 generated electricity and successfully synchronized and connected to the electric grid for the first time. This milestone marks another significant step toward Unit 4 commercial operation. Once online, the unit will generate reliable, emission-free nuclear energy for the next 60 to 80 years. 💡 Learn more about our investment in zero-emission nuclear energy here: https://opc.com/nuclear/