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operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies . the company operates a total of six units for alabama power and georgia power at the joseph m. farley nuclear plant near dothan ala. ; the edwin i. hatch nuclear plant near baxley ga. and the alvin w. vogtle electric generating plant near waynesboro ga. southern nuclear is the licensee of two new nuclear units currently under construction at plant vogtle which are among the first nuclear units being constructed in the united states in more than 30 years . for more than 40 years southern nuclear has operated its three nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of reliability with a current average three year fleet capacity factor of 93.2 percent exceeding the u.s. average of 91.2 percent for the years 2013 2015 . southern nuclear has received numerous accolades in 2016 for leadership in the advancement of nuclear energy including the special achievement award by the united states nuclear infrastructure council and the presidential citation by the american nuclear society . southern nuclear also received two of the nuclear energy institute s top innovative practice awards and a special recognition for achieving excellence in research and performance . plant hatch received the ans operations & power division s utility achievement award for plant improvements that resulted in a record setting refueling outage duration . the benefits of nuclear energy we protect the environment . nuclear energy produces more clean air energy than any other energy source and counts for 62 percent of all u.s. emission free electricity . it provides 76 percent of alabama s emission free electricity and 91 percent of georgia s. more than 33 million metric tons of carbon dioxide are prevented by alabama s nuclear facilities and more than 23 million metric tons of carbon dioxide are prevented by georgia s facilities . this is equal to what would be released by more than 6.4 million passenger cars in alabama and more than 4.4 million passenger cars in georgia . that s more than all the cars registered in each of the states . we care about safety . nuclear facilities are held to the highest standards by the federal government and its inspectors . we have built in and portable safety systems to protect the plant against extreme or unexpected events . we also can access backup equipment from an offsite emergency response center . in addition we have comprehensive plans with local state and federal agencies to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of an emergency . we are the most reliable . nearly 100 nuclear facilities in the u.s. provide about 20 percent of all electricity in the country . these facilities generate electricity 24 hours a day seven days a week . efficiency is the core . one uranium fuel pellet is about the size of a fingertip and creates as much energy as one ton of coal or 17 000 cubic feet of natural gas . a typical large nuclear energy facility produces enough electricity for nearly 723 000 homes while using only 20 metric tons of uranium fuel each year . we strive to be an asset in our communities . at plant farley our employees volunteer and contribute financially to charities schools and organizations that help those in need . we conduct an annual fundraising campaign for the wiregrass united way and participate in projects such as habitat for humanity march of dimes walk america make a wish volunteer and wish granting and the renew our rivers campaign . at plant hatch our employees demonstrate their commitment to community service through their participation in diverse projects including educational outreach programs local elementary school mentoring groups quarterly american red cross blood drives and united way of appling and toombs montgomery county . the hatch santa bag fund purchased toys for nearly 250 children in the community . at plant vogtle employees spent 8 500 hours in 2015 on volunteer projects in the community . among many projects our volunteers worked on home improvements for residents and raised more than 100 000 for wimberly house in waynesboro and safe homes in augusta . we support local and state economies . did you know that the average nuclear plant spends approximately 40 million annually in wages in alabama more than 158 million of materials services and fuel are purchased annually from more than 190 local companies . in georgia more than 908 million of materials services and fuel are purchased annually from more than 1 000 local companies . the average nuclear plant pays approximately 16 million in state and local taxes . georgia s nuclear plants pay approximately 60 million in state and local taxes . nuclear energy is a vital part of america s energy portfolio and its importance will continue to grow as america transitions to a low carbon energy future . and we re more than just a clean safe and reliable energy source we re an economic engine powered by quality jobs and community service . steve kuczynski southern nuclear president and ceo related content energy innovation and nuclear energy learn more leadership learn about the team leading nuclear energy into the future and supporting the innovation of advanced nuclear technologies . read more careers play a role in securing america s energy future with a career in nuclear energy the clean reliable and cost effective energy solution . read more supplier diversity procure solid business opportunities by registering your small and diverse business including minority owned woman owned hubzone veteran owned and service disabled veteran owned businesses . read more plant farley the plant is located near dothan in southeastern alabama . unit 1 began commercial operation in december 1977 and unit 2 began in july 1981 . read more plant hatch the plant is located near baxley in southeastern georgia . unit 1 began commercial operation in december 1975 and unit 2 began in september 1979 . read more plant vogtle the plant is 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