Explore the comprehensive dataset of US Electric Power Transmission Lines tailored specifically for Alabama. This resource includes valuable information for professionals involved in electric bulk power transmission and control, featuring data on 12 transmission lines currently in service. Attributes of these features include type, status, owner, voltage, along with detailed source references based on imagery and official documentation from entities like the Tennessee Valley Authority and Georgia Power Co. Gain insights into field-specific data that covers overhead transmission lines, including those linked between the Maury and Browns Ferry substations, or the Fortson and North Tifton endpoints. Enhance your GIS projects by integrating precise voltage classifications and length details to facilitate efficient planning and analysis. Whether for development, research, or infrastructure projects, this dataset provides the crucial geographical specificity you need.
Electricity comes from nuclear (30%), coal (25%), natural gas (35%), hydroelectric (5%), and renewables (5%). The mix is transitioning toward natural gas and renewables.
Yes, Alabama has two plants: Browns Ferry (three reactors) and Joseph M. Farley (two reactors), both major baseload generators serving the Southeast.
Alabama Power operates thousands of substations ranging from small distribution to large transmission facilities across its 80,000+ square mile service territory. Numbers fluctuate as infrastructure modernizes.
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