Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
| Company type | Nonprofit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric utility |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Georgia , United States |
Area served | Georgia |
| Products | Electricity generation and transmission services |
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power), founded in 1975 as a nonprofit organization, supplies electricity generation and transmission services to municipal electric utilities throughout Georgia. It supports 49 member municipalities by providing power either generated by MEAG or acquired through wholesale energy markets.
MEAG holds ownership shares in several major energy facilities, including a 17.7% interest in the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Power Plant, a 22.7% stake in the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, 15.1% of the coal-powered Plant Scherer, as well as a combined-cycle gas unit at the Hal B. Wansley Power Plant. Additionally, it delivers hydropower sourced from dams managed by the Southeastern Power Administration.
The organization’s Integrated Transmission System spans approximately 17,800 miles of transmission lines across Georgia and is co-owned with Georgia Transmission Corporation, Dalton Utilities, and Georgia Power. In 2022, MEAG became a participant in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market, which enhances energy trading opportunities within the region.
Each year, MEAG supplies nearly 11 million megawatt-hours of electricity to its member utilities, playing a vital role in supporting municipal electric infrastructure and contributing to the broader energy market in Georgia.