Jackson Electric Membership Corporation

GEORGIA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES POWER STUDENT ROBOTICS COMPETITION WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

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TUCKER, Ga., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia's electric cooperatives provided renewable energy to help power several FIRST Robotics Competition events, including the 2023 Peachtree District Championship which kicked off today in Emerson, Georgia.

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TUCKER, Ga., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia's electric cooperatives provided renewable energy to help power several FIRST Robotics Competition events, including the 2023 Peachtree District Championship which kicked off today in Emerson, Georgia.
Green Power EMC, the renewable energy supplier for 38 Georgia Electric Membership Cooperatives (EMCs), is a "Friend of the Future" sponsor of the Peachtree District Championship.
At the Gwinnett Qualifier event hosted in March, renewable energy to power the robotics competition was provided by Jackson EMC, an electric cooperative serving Gwinnett and other area counties – and also a member-owner of Green Power EMC.
To power the events with renewable energy, Cobb EMC, Flint Energies and Jackson EMC provided Renewable Energy Certificates to GeorgiaFIRST for the energy required to charge the students' robots.

OGLETHORPE POWER NAMES JEFF SWARTZ AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PLANT OPERATIONS

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Monday, February 6, 2023

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TUCKER, Ga., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Jeff Swartz has been named Senior Vice President, Plant Operations, reporting to Oglethorpe Power's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, David Sorrick.

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TUCKER, Ga., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Jeff Swartz has been named Senior Vice President, Plant Operations, reporting to Oglethorpe Power's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, David Sorrick.
Swartz succeeds Jim Messersmith who retired from the corporation after more than 31 years of distinguished service to Oglethorpe Power and the 38 Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) it serves.
"His broad knowledge of energy operations and organizational management align closely with Oglethorpe Power's culture, structure and diverse generation asset portfolio.
"Throughout his tenure at Oglethorpe Power, Jim Messersmith has been a driving force in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, and his significant contributions have benefited plant operations and our entire organization," Sorrick continued.

ELECTRICITY DEMAND HITS NEW ALL-TIME PEAK FOR GEORGIA COOPERATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM

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TUCKER, Ga., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Oglethorpe Power, Georgia Transmission and Georgia System Operations announced that a new all-time peak electricity demand was reached between 8 and 9 a.m. EST on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. This preliminary new record peak of 11,034 megawatts (MW) is almost 8% higher than the previous record of 10,241 MW, set on June 15, 2022.1 Together Oglethorpe Power, Georgia Transmission and Georgia System Operations provide wholesale energy generation, transmission and system operations to 38 consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution cooperatives across Georgia. These cooperatives serve electricity to approximately 4.4 million Georgians in 151 of 159 counties.

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Oglethorpe Power, Georgia Transmission and Georgia System Operations maintained reliability and had sufficient generation to meet the new all-time peak electricity demand for the 38 electric cooperatives they serve.
Prior to 2022, the all-time peak for Georgia's cooperative energy system was set in 2019 at 9,701 MW.
Georgia System Operations Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation owned by 38 Georgia electric membership corporations, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, and Georgia Transmission Corporation.
1 The peak load figures cited here are measured based on the generation required to serve the demand in the Georgia System Operations Control Area and include energy to cover losses during transmission.

OGLETHORPE POWER THIRD QUARTER 2022 INVESTOR BRIEFING CALL TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 30

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Monday, November 21, 2022

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TUCKER, Ga., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power Corporation executive management will discuss third quarter results during a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

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TUCKER, Ga., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power Corporation executive management will discuss third quarter results during a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
For investor questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .
A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, Oglethorpe Power balances reliable and affordable energy with environmental responsibility and has an outstanding record of regulatory compliance.
Oglethorpe Power was established in 1974 and is owned by its 38 Member Systems.

12th ANNUAL HEROES GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $150,000 FOR U.S. ARMY RANGERS

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The donation was funded by proceeds from the companies' annual Heroes Invitational Golf Tournament, a private event held in early October, that for 12 years has benefited the active and veteran military community in Georgia.

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The donation was funded by proceeds from the companies' annual Heroes Invitational Golf Tournament, a private event held in early October, that for 12 years has benefited the active and veteran military community in Georgia.
"The Sua Sponte Foundation aims to provide meaningful assistance to Georgia's Army Rangers, and our efforts are made possible with the help of generous donations like the one we've received from the Heroes Golf Tournament," said Sua Sponte Foundation President Richard Schooley.
"This significant donation will help us build a safe place on post where Rangers can relax, unwind and share comradery."
The Heroes Golf Tournament is just another opportunity for us to express our gratitude for the service and sacrifices made by servicemembers and their families."

OGLETHORPE POWER SECOND QUARTER 2022 INVESTOR BRIEFING CALL TO BE HELD AUGUST 17

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

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TUCKER, Ga., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power Corporation executive management will discuss second quarter results during a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

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TUCKER, Ga., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power Corporation executive management will discuss second quarter results during a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
For investor questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .
A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, Oglethorpe Power balances reliable and affordable energy with environmental responsibility and has an outstanding record of regulatory compliance.
Oglethorpe Power was established in 1974 and is owned by its 38 Member Systems.

OGLETHORPE POWER FIRST QUARTER 2022 INVESTOR BRIEFING CALL TO BE HELD MAY 26

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For investor questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .

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For investor questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .
This link will also be posted on the Investor Relations page of the company's website, www.opc.com .
A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, Oglethorpe Power balances reliable and affordable energy with environmental responsibility and has an outstanding record of regulatory compliance.
Oglethorpe Power was established in 1974 and is owned by its 38 Member Systems.

Camron Carden Named Georgia Transmission Corp. Vice President for Transmission Projects

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

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TUCKER, Ga., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Transmission Board of Directors recently appointed Camron Carden to serve on the company's executive leadership team as vice president for transmission projects.

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TUCKER, Ga., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Transmission Board of Directors recently appointed Camron Carden to serve on the company's executive leadership team as vice president for transmission projects.
A seasoned veteran of the Tucker-based electric transmission cooperative, Carden brings diverse organizational knowledge to this new leadership role.
Throughout his tenure, Carden has held various roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of substation maintenance, member planning services, construction inspection, design services and transmission projects.
Most recently, he served as director of transmission projects, a position he has held since January 2021.

OGLETHORPE POWER FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 2021 INVESTOR BRIEFING CALL TO BE HELD MARCH 29

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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If you have additional questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .

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If you have additional questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .
Shortly following the live presentation, a replay of the webcast will be accessible at the web address indicated above.
A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, Oglethorpe Power balances reliable and affordable energy with environmental responsibility and has an outstanding record of regulatory compliance.
Oglethorpe Power was established in 1974 and is owned by its 38 Member Systems.

OGLETHORPE POWER NAMES DAVID SORRICK AS EVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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TUCKER, Ga., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Oglethorpe Power and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that David W. Sorrick will join the corporation on February 9, 2022 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Oglethorpe Power's President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael L. Smith.

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TUCKER, Ga., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Oglethorpe Power and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce that David W. Sorrick will join the corporation on February 9, 2022 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Oglethorpe Power's President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael L. Smith.
Sorrick succeeds Michael W. Price who will retire from the corporation after more than 35 years of distinguished service to Oglethorpe Power and the 38 Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) the company serves.
"Under Mike's strong leadership, Oglethorpe Power has maintained sound and significant operational excellence that positions us for continued success well into the future."
Sorrick comes to Oglethorpe Power with more than 30 years of energy generation experience, including responsibility for the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) fleet of natural gas, hydropower and coal.