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Understanding the relationship between Georgia Transmission and electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) begins by understanding the primary missions of Georgia's not-for-profit electric cooperatives: Power generation
The state's not-for-profit power generation cooperative, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, builds and operates power plants and other facilities that produce power.
Transmission Georgia Transmission Corporation plans, builds and maintains an electric transmission system and transmits power to 39 electric membership cooperatives.
Distribution Electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) deliver electricity to homes, businesses and other customers over electric distribution systems.
Operations Georgia System Operations Corporation provides utility asset monitoring and control, contracting, transaction, billing and other services for EMCs and other cooperatives.
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Power production to power use is nearly instantaneous. Electrons move at nearly the speed of light and follow the path of least resistance through networks of power lines. Substations near generation facilities "step up" voltage prior to delivery along transmission lines to EMC facilities. At the EMC, other substations "step down" the voltage to enable delivery over electric distribution lines.
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Thirty-nine of the state's 42 EMCs own Georgia Transmission Corporation. The company plans, builds and maintains a transmission system that minimizes outages, responds to local needs and keeps pace with rapid statewide growth. Georgia Transmission's success depends on strong financial, safety and environmental performance and a high-quality corporate reputation.
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GTC-EMC Relationship
