VIDEO: Fly Around Units 3 & 4
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.
Nuclear energy is the only zero-emission baseload energy source available today, offering high reliability and efficient operations around the clock, and currently provides approximately 25% of Georgia Power's overall annual energy mix.
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.
Commercial operation date (COD) means that Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 have passed all their tests and safety inspections and can officially start generating energy for the state of Georgia.
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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%).
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