PowerSouth Energy Cooperative

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, Ala., is a generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative providing the wholesale power needs of 20 distribution members — 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems — in Alabama and northwest Florida. In 1941, PowerSouth was formed by 11 cooperatives to generate and sell electricity. First known as Alabama Electric Cooperative, our name was changed to PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in 2008 to better reflect our geographical service territory and to position the company for future growth opportunities. Today, as one of 62 G&T cooperatives in the United States, PowerSouth is a trusted energy provider for our distribution members, serving more than 1 million end-users in 39 Alabama and 10 Florida counties. With a combined generating capacity of more than 2,000 megawatts, PowerSouth owns and operates six generation facilities and holds ownership interest in an additional facility. Utilizing a diverse generating mix that includes natural gas, coal, water (hydro), compressed air energy storage technology, and a disciplined fuel supply hedging program, we minimize the impact of significant fuel cost increases. In addition, PowerSouth maintains long-term purchased power agreements to ensure economic and reliable power supply for our members. Our most important asset is our workforce of more than 600 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Our employees set the bar for safety excellence in our industry, boasting an impressive safety record. Safety is our core value, and it is evident through a Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) and Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) rate well below the national average.