⛏ Coal Power Plants in Alabama
Alabama operates 4 coal power plants totaling 4,856 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 19.2M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants4operating
Capacity4,856 MWnameplate
Generation19.2M MWhannual
Where coal plants sit in Alabama
All Alabama coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James H Miller Jr | Quinton | Jefferson County | 2,822 MW | Alabama Power Co |
| E C Gaston | Wilsonville | Shelby County | 2,034 MW | Alabama Power Co |
| Gorgas | Parrish | Walker County | — | Alabama Power Co |
| Widows Creek | Stevenson | Jackson County | — | Tennessee Valley Authority |