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Created in 1974, Oglethorpe Power (OPC) is one of Georgia's largest privately owned corporations, with annual revenues more than $ 1 billion and assets in excess of $4.5 billion. The size and strength of the Corporation places it on the Fortune 1000 list of top companies in the United States. Meeting Georgia's energy needs today and tomorrow. That's the primary goal at Oglethorpe Power Corporation, the nation's largest power supply cooperative in assets, annual sales and ultimate customers served. Oglethorpe Power supplies power to Georgia Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) which serve more than three million Georgians living in approximately two-thirds of the state's land area. The Corporation has assets of more than $4.5 billion and annual revenues more than $1 billion. With corporate headquarters in suburban Atlanta, Oglethorpe Power's business mission is to plan for, acquire and manage the power supply resources necessary to serve its customers effectively. Through the EMCs it serves, Oglethorpe Power has been helping to power Georgia homes and businesses for more than 25 years. In addition to supplying critical energy resources for The EMCs’ residential and commercial customers, Oglethorpe Power is a major supporter of the state's economic development efforts on behalf of the Member Systems. OPC works closely with communities, local and state governments, businesses and statewide economic development agencies to bring industry and jobs to Georgia. These efforts have better positioned the state and local communities to attract and maintain the business and residential growth necessary to support a thriving economy. In achieving its business mission, Oglethorpe Power works closely with a number of other organizations, including its 'family' companies, Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) and Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC). Such partnerships lend strength to Oglethorpe Power's ongoing effort to meet the power needs of its 39 Member Systems as effectively as possible. EOE M/F/D/V
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