Power Plants Near 36343 — Gordon, AL

Power generation near this area

There are 39 power plants within 50 miles of Gordon, Alabama (ZIP 36343), with a combined 3,802 MW of nameplate capacity. Solar is the most common fuel type in this area with 31 of the 39 nearby plants. The closest plant is Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs at 4.8 miles.

Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.

All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Alabama, visit the Alabama state page.