- Meeting the increasing electricity demands of Georgia homes and businesses
- Navigating the transition to cleaner resources in the energy industry
Oglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Oglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.6M MT CO2e (2022). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
9.6M MT CO2e (2022)
2022
Water Usage
12.9K million gallons (2022)
2022
Waste
1.13 MT hazardous waste (2022)
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.6M MT CO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 8.1M tCO2e/year (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 74% reduction in coal generation compared to 2005
- Increased emission-free capacity with the commercial operation of Plant Vogtle Unit 3
- Projected 47% decline in collective carbon dioxide emissions intensity rate compared to 2005 by 2025
- Significant investment in clean nuclear power and growing renewable resources
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Emission-free energy to account for nearly 50% of energy generated by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityGrid Resilience and Reliability