Plant branch georgia power address. The power plant was owned and operated by georgia power. During its operation this coal fired power plant in putnam county served customers reliably from 1965 through 2015. Southern nuclear also operates alabama powers farley nuclear plant.
Mark berry vice president of environmental natural resources for georgia power. It was named after harllee branch jr president of georgia power. With these developments georgia power has committed to excavate 19 of its 29 ash ponds in georgia.
The dewatering process at plant branch continues our progress to safely close the ash ponds at the site and is an important part of protecting water quality every step of the way said dr. Plant branch ash pond closure and dewatering environment a balanced approach at georgia power we strive to provide our customers with reliable and affordable electricity while minimizing the companys environmental impact. Get reviews hours directions coupons and more for georgia power plant branch at 1100 milledgeville rd eatonton ga 31024.
Georgia power hydro facilities also provide more than 45985 acres 18609 ha of water bodies and more than 1057 mi 1701 km of shoreline for habitat and recreational use. The power plant had one of the tallest chimneys in the world built in 1978. Georgia power asked the states public service commission for approval to convert the coal fired plant mitchell to run on wood fuel.
Plant branch was retired in 2015 following approval by the georgia public service commission through the companys 2013 integrated resource plan. It was retired in 2015 following approval by the georgia public service commission through the companys 2013 integrated resource plan. Georgia power owns two nuclear facilities hatch and vogtle which provide about 20 percent of the electricity used in georgia.
To meet the needs of 25 million customers georgia power has created a diverse energy portfolio. Search for other electric companies in eatonton on the real yellow pages. The chimney stood 1001 foot tall 305 m and was visible on clear days up to approximately 20 miles 32 km away.
Plant branch is located on lake sinclair in middle georgia with five ash ponds containing about 8 million tons which will now be excavated and consolidated into a single lined onsite landfill. The plants are managed by southern nuclear a sister company owned by southern company which specializes in nuclear operations.