Georgia Power, Department of Energy and elected officials celebrate the future of energy production at Plant Bowen
PR Newswire
ATLANTA, July 31, 2026
Northwest Georgia power plant has served customers since 1971;Investments in efficiency and technology include advanced air emissions controls and beneficial reuse of coal ash;Company building new natural gas units totaling nearly 1,500 MW and 500 MW of battery energy storage ATLANTA, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since bringing the first unit online in 1971, Plant Bowen has been an essential piece of Georgia Power's diverse generation mix, providing reliable energy for the state as it has grown over the decades, and it has become one of the most advanced coal-fired power plants in the world. Leaders from Georgia Power this week joined the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as elected officials and community leaders, to celebrate the legacy of the plant, as well as the exciting improvements planned and underway as the company reinvests and expands operations at the plant to meet Georgia's growing energy needs. During a ceremony on Tuesday at the plant, the company marked the start of construction of two new combined-cycle natural gas units which will add nearly 1,500 megawatts (MW) of reliable generation. Georgia Power also highlighted its broader investments at Plant Bowen, including a new 500 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) as part of the company's strategy to meet Georgia's growing electricity demand.
