Alabama Ranks No. 2 in Interstate Electricity Exports
World Atlas data shows the state sent 45.4 billion kilowatt-hours of net electricity to other states in 2024, trailing only Pennsylvania.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Utilities
World Atlas ranked Alabama second in the U.S. for net interstate electricity exports in 2024, with 45.4 billion kilowatt-hours sent across state lines. Pennsylvania led the country at 84.7 billion kilowatt-hours.
Why it matters
Alabama's position as a major power supplier to neighboring states reflects the role of its large generating plants in the regional grid. The ranking highlights how the state's generation mix feeds electricity demand beyond its borders.
Alabama exported 45.4 billion kilowatt-hours net in 2024, while natural gas supplied about 45% and nuclear 31% of in-state generation. The source does not break down which neighboring states received the largest shares of that power.
The players
Tennessee Valley Authority
A federally owned corporation that generates and transmits electricity across much of the Southeast, including Alabama.
World Atlas
An online reference publisher known for country and state rankings and geographic data.
The details
The ranking reflects output from several large plants, including the Browns Ferry nuclear facility in Athens, which has three reactors and nearly 3,700 megawatts of capacity and produced 29.4 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024. Regional transmission networks allow surplus power to move to states that need it, and Alabama's plants, including facilities operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, supply that broader grid.
Timeline
• 2024: Alabama ranked No. 2 in net interstate electricity exports.
• 2024: Browns Ferry produced 29.4 billion kilowatt-hours.
• 2024: The James H. Miller plant generated 18.6 billion kilowatt-hours.
Grid Position
Alabama's net export position within the Tennessee Valley Authority's regional transmission system shows its plants functioning as suppliers to neighboring states. This places the state among the top exporters nationally rather than among importers.
Alabama's large export volume means in-state generation is closely tied to regional demand, which can influence how utility planning and capacity decisions are weighed. Residents' rates are shaped by many factors beyond export levels, and the source does not address pricing effects.
The takeaway
Electricity generated in Alabama supports demand well beyond the state's borders, making its power plants a meaningful part of the broader regional grid. Tracking export data alongside in-state generation mix offers a clearer picture of how the system works.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Gadsden Times.
