What We Do
Striving to maintain our high standards
At PowerSouth, we operate 24/7/365, dedicated to our mission of safely delivering reliable, affordable power to promote the development of the communities our 20 distribution members serve throughout south Alabama and northwestern Florida. Fulfilling this mission is not just a responsibility, but a privilege.
We are constantly striving to maintain our high standards of reliability and affordability, and researching the latest technologies to provide electricity efficiently and seamlessly so that our service territory is competitive.
safety
Delivering reliable power starts long before flipping a switch or even before a generator spins – it begins with safety. Our employees receive thorough training and adhere to clear processes that are routinely evaluated on a job-by-job basis. Just some of the training includes:
Live Line
Tools
Pole Top
Rescue
Hazardous Materials (SDS)
First Aid
CPR & AED
Driving Safety
Lockout/Tagout
Fall Protection
Chainsaw Operation
PowerSouth will continue to practice, promote and invest in safety, at every level of the cooperative.
safety
Delivering reliable power starts long before flipping a switch or even before a generator spins – it begins with safety. Our employees receive thorough training and adhere to clear processes that are routinely evaluated on a job-by-job basis. Just some of the training includes:
Live Line
Tools
First Aid
CPR & AED
Pole Top
Rescue
Driving
Safety
Hazardous Materials (SDS)
Chainsaw
Operation
Lockout/
Tagout
Fall
Protection
PowerSouth will continue to practice, promote and invest in safety, at every level of the cooperative.
Generation
With an owned generating capacity of over 2,300 megawatts, we rely – first and foremost – on traditional sources like natural gas. Natural gas units like McIntosh (shown here) can be deployed at any time of the day or night, no matter the weather. Having access to reliable generation is critical during extreme weather, such as cold spikes or heat waves. But, we also emphasize the importance of fuel diversity. That’s why PowerSouth also purchases power generated by other sources, such as nuclear, hydro, solar, and coal, and why the cooperative is constantly investigating the latest cutting-edge technologies.
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MWh generated in 20230
Service hours of owned generating facilities in 20230
All-time system peak (MW)Transmission
With over 2,200 miles of transmission lines and substations, we provide quick, efficient and seamless power to the distribution members who need it – power that makes its way from our plants to the homes of consumer-members across our service territory. We maintain the critical infrastructure of our transmission system through rigorous inspection, timely replacement and long-term planning.
State-of-the-art equipment, such as our mobile substations, allows us to make upgrades or repairs without interrupting the reliable flow of power. We also have a robust telecommunications and fiber network that is constantly expanding, allowing for reliable and effective communication in the field – especially after storms strike.
Renewable and Zero-Emission Energy
PowerSouth also invests in renewable energy, generated from the sun and water, and zero-emission energy from nuclear. Solar energy is generated at a utility-scale facility in Alabama. Meanwhile, the Gantt & Point A Dams (PowerSouth’s oldest generating units) provide renewable power from the flow of the river, and around-the-clock, carbon-free nuclear energy is generated at Unit 3 (and, soon, Unit 4) of Plant Vogtle, in Georgia. Together, these energy sources represent about 13% of the cooperative’s energy mix.
To learn more about the peaks, patterns and trends of solar energy generated at the Wing Site, as well as its inherrent limitations, click the link below.
