Careers Contact Us Information for Investors What We're Doing About Southern Company Our Business Southern Nuclear Plant Vogtle Plant Vogtle The Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, located near Waynesboro in eastern Georgia near the South Carolina border, is jointly owned by Georgia Power (45.7%), Oglethorpe Power Corporation (30%), Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (22.7%) and Dalton Utilities (1.6%). Plant Vogtle is one of Georgia Power's two nuclear facilities and is one of three nuclear facilities in the Southern Company system. Construction of the two-unit plant started in 1974. Unit 1 began commercial operation in May 1987. Unit 2 began commercial operation in May 1989. Each unit is capable of generating 1,215 megawatts for a total capacity of 2,430 MW. The plant is powered by pressurized water reactors manufactured by Westinghouse. Approximately 900 people - engineers, mechanics, control room operators, lab technicians, instrument and control technicians, electricians, security officers and others - oversee the plant's operations 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In June 2009, Plant Vogtle's operating license was extended for 20 years. If you would like to receive information about Plant Vogtle or would like to schedule a plant tour or informative presentation for your school group, civic group or other group, please call the Vogtle Visitors Center staff at 706-724-5197 or 706-554-9407. Environmental commitment Plant Vogtle has been a certified Wildlife Habitat Council site since 1993. More than 600 acres have been replanted with loblolly and native longleaf pine. Plant Vogtle also participates in bluebird nest monitoring and local environmental education programs. The plant is located in a rural area that supports diverse wildlife. Plant Vogtle has management programs that enhance habitats for species such as bluebirds, wood ducks and wild turkey. Land management efforts at Plant Vogtle contributed to Southern Company's certification as a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation's Energy for Wildlife. Plant Vogtle has entered into a Safe Harbor Agreement with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for the red cockaded woodpecker, a federal endangered species. This Safe Harbor Agreement ensures that adequate habitat will be provided and managed properly for the red cockaded woodpecker. Brochure More about Plant Vogtle. Related Content: Emergency Information Calendar Nuclear Energy Overview Vogtle 3 & 4 Construction Media Guide Who was Alvin Vogtle? In addition to a successful career leading Southern Company, Alvin Vogtle, the plant's namesake, was the inspiration for the POW character portrayed by Steve McQueen in the movie The Great Escape. Read More Information for Investors Overview Corporate Governance Latest News Stock Information Financial Information Shareowner Services Electric Utilities Alabama Power Georgia Power Gulf Power Mississippi Power Operations Generation Southern Wholesale Energy Transmission What We're Doing Corporate Responsibility News Center Energy Innovation Environmental Reports Stakeholder Engagement Social Media Celebrating Success The Payne Stewart Award Subsidiaries Southern Nuclear Southern Power Southern-Telecom SouthernLINC Wireless About Southern Company Our Business History Leadership/Governance CEO Facts & Figures Careers at Southern Company Working With Us Energy Auction Suppliers Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube GOOGLE + © 2015 Southern Company. Use constitutes acceptance of General Website Terms and Conditions | Revised Privacy Statement