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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C.D. C. 20549

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                                    FORM 10-K

(MARK ONE)
   /X//x/          ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
 
                                       OR1998
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              TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________ TO _____________

                           COMMISSION FILE NO. 33-7591

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                          OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION
                      (AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP GENERATION & TRANSMISSION CORPORATION)
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            GEORGIA                                      58-1211925
  (State or other jurisdiction of                     (I.R.S. employer
  incorporation or organization)                      identification no.)

       POST OFFICE BOX 1349                  30085-1349
       2100 EAST EXCHANGE PLACE                (Zip Code)
           TUCKER, GEORGIA                               30085-1349
(Address of principal executive offices)                  
(Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 270-7600 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE
------------------------------------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes _X_ No ____YES X NO ------ ------ Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. /X/[ X ] State the aggregate market value of the voting stockand non-voting common equity held by nonaffiliatesnon-affiliates of the registrant. NONE Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. THE REGISTRANT IS A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION AND HAS NO AUTHORIZED OR OUTSTANDING EQUITY SECURITIES. Documents Incorporated by Reference: NONE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION 19951998 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE - ---- ---- PART I PART I 1 Business ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Oglethorpe Power Corporation .........................................Corporation.......................................................... 1 The Members of Oglethorpe ............................................ 8 TheMembers........................................................................... 7 Member Requirements and Power Supply System ..............................................Resources........................................ 11 Certain Factors Affecting the Electric Utility Industry............................... 16 Other Information..................................................................... 19 2 Properties.............................................................................. 20 Generating Facilities................................................................. 20 Co-Owners of the Plants and the Plant and Transmission Agreements .... 21 2 Properties ............................................................. 25Agreements...................................... 23 3 Legal Proceedings ...................................................... 25Proceedings....................................................................... 27 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .................... 25Holders..................................... 27 PART II 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters .. 26Matters................... 28 6 Selected Financial Data ................................................ 26Data................................................................. 28 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ............................................. 27Operations........................................................................... 29 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.............................. 40 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ............................ 35Data............................................. 43 9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure .............................................. 53Disclosure................................................................ 64 PART III 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant ..................... 53Registrant...................................... 64 11 Executive Compensation ................................................. 65Compensation.................................................................. 68 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management ......... 67Management.......................... 70 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ......................... 67Transactions.......................................... 70 PART IV 14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K ....... 688-K........................ 71
i SELECTED DEFINITIONS When used herein the following terms will have the meanings indicated below:
TERM MEANING - ---- ------- ADSCR Annual Debt Service Coverage Ratio AFUDC Allowance for Debt and EquityFor Funds Used During Construction BPSA Block Power Sale Agreement CFC National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation CoBank CoBank, ACB, formerly known as the National Bank for Cooperatives Commission Securities and Exchange Commission CSA Coordination Services Agreement Dalton City of Dalton, Georgia DOE United States Department of Energy DSC Debt Service Coverage Ratio EPA United States Environmental Protection AgencyEMC Electric Membership Corporation EPI Entergy Power, Inc. EPMI Enron Power Marketing, Inc. FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FFB Federal Financing Bank G&T Generation and Transmission Cooperative GEMC Georgia Electric Membership Corporation GPC Georgia Power Company GPSC Georgia Public Service Commission GSOC Georgia System Operations Corporation GTC Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation) ITS Integrated Transmission System ITSA Revised and Restated Integrated Transmission System Agreement kWh Kilowatt-hours Members The 39 retail distribution cooperatives that are members of OglethorpeLEM LG&E Energy Marketing Inc. MEAG Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia MFI Margins for Interest MW Megawatts MWh Megawatt-hours NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission Oglethorpe Oglethorpe Power CorporationPCBs Pollution Control Revenue Bonds PCR Percentage Capacity Responsibility PPA Prior Period Adjustment PURPA Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act RUS Rural Utilities Service formerly known as the Rural Electrification Administration SEPA Southeastern Power Administration SONOPCO Southern Nuclear Operating Company TIER Times Interest Earned Ratio TVA Tennessee Valley Authority
ii PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION GENERAL Oglethorpe Power Corporation (An Electric Membership Generation & Transmission Corporation) ("Oglethorpe") is ana Georgia electric generation and transmission cooperative ("G&T")membership corporation incorporated in 1974 in the State of Georgia. It isand headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta. Oglethorpe is entirely owned by its 39 retail electric distribution cooperative members (the "Members"), who, in turn, are entirely owned by their retail consumers. Oglethorpe is the largest G&Telectric cooperative in the United States in terms of operating revenues, assets, kilowatt-hour ("kWh") sales and, through the Members, consumers served. It is one of the ten largest electric utilities in the United States in terms of land area served. Oglethorpe has approximately 427 full-time and 39 part-time125 employees. As with cooperatives generally, Oglethorpe operates on a not-for-profit basis. Oglethorpe's principal business is providing wholesale electric servicepower to the Members. (See "Power Supply Business" herein.) The Members are local consumer-owned distribution cooperatives providing retail electric service on a not-for-profit basis. In general, the membershipcustomer base of the distribution cooperative Members consists of residential, commercial and industrial consumers within specific geographic areas. The Members serve approximately 1.11.3 million electric consumers (meters) representing approximately 2.9 million people. For information on the Members, see "THE MEMBERS." Oglethorpe's mailing address is 2100 East Exchange Place, Post Office Box 1349, Tucker, Georgia 30085-1349, and its telephone number is (770) 270-7600. COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES Cooperatives like Oglethorpe are business organizations owned by their members, which are also either their wholesale or retail customers. As not-for-profit organizations, cooperatives are intended to provide services to their members at the lowest possible cost, in part by eliminating the need to produce profits or a return on equity. Cooperatives may make sales to non-members, the effect of which is generally to reduce costs to members. Today, cooperatives operate throughout the United States in such diverse areas as utilities, agriculture, irrigation, insurance and credit. All cooperatives are based on similar business principles and legal foundations. Generally, an electric cooperative designs its rates to recover its cost-of-service and plans to collect a reasonable amount of revenues in excess of expenses (i.e., margins) to increase its patronage capital, which is the equity component of its capitalization. Any such margins, which are considered capital contributions (i.e., equity) from the members, are held for the accounts of the members and returned to them when the board of directors of the cooperative deems it prudent to do so. The timing and amount of any actual return of capital to the members depends on the financial goals of the cooperative and the cooperative's loan and security agreements. CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING Oglethorpe and the Members completed a corporate restructuring (the "Corporate Restructuring") in 1997, in which Oglethorpe was divided into three separate operating companies. Oglethorpe's transmission business was sold to and is now owned and operated by Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation) ("GTC"), a Georgia electric membership corporation formed for that purpose. Oglethorpe's system operations business was sold to and is now owned and operated by Georgia System Operations Corporation ("GSOC"), a Georgia nonprofit corporation formed for that purpose. Oglethorpe continues to operate its power supply business. Oglethorpe retained all of its owned and leased generation assets and, as of December 31, 1998, had total populationassets of approximately 2.6 million people. MEMBER CONTRACTS Each Member currently purchases$4.5 billion and total long-term debt and capital lease obligations of approximately $3.5 billion. (See "Power Supply Business," 1 "Relationship with GTC," and "Relationship with GSOC" herein and "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES.") POWER SUPPLY BUSINESS Oglethorpe provides wholesale electric service to the 39 Members pursuant to long-term, take-or-pay Wholesale Power Contracts described herein that obligate the Members on a joint and several basis to pay rates sufficient to pay all the costs of owning and operating Oglethorpe's power supply business. (See "Wholesale Power Contracts" herein.) Oglethorpe supplies capacity and energy from Oglethorpe pursuant to a long-term, "all-requirements" wholesale power contract between Oglethorpe and the Member (each a "Wholesale Power Contract" and collectively the "Wholesale Power Contracts"). The existing Wholesale Power Contracts have a term ending December 31, 2025 and continue thereafter until terminated by three years' written notice by Oglethorpe or the respective Member. Each Wholesale Power Contract provides that, except for power purchased from the Southeastern Power Administration ("SEPA"), Oglethorpe shall sell and deliver to the Member, and the Member shall purchase and receive from Oglethorpe, all electric capacity and energy that the Member requires for the operation of its system to the extent that Oglethorpe has capacity and energy and facilities available. Oglethorpe supplies the capacity and energy requirements of the Members from a combination of owned and leased generating plants and from power purchased under long-term contracts with other power suppliers principallyand power marketers. GTC provides transmission services to the Members for delivery of the Members' power purchases. Oglethorpe owns or leases undivided interests in thirteen generating units. These units provide Oglethorpe with a total of 3,335 megawatts ("MW") of nameplate capacity, consisting of 1,500.6 MW of coal-fired capacity, 1,185 MW of nuclear-fueled capacity, 632.5 MW of pumped storage hydroelectric capacity, 14.8 MW of oil-fired combustion turbine capacity and 2.1 MW of conventional hydroelectric capacity. Oglethorpe's generating units consist of 30% undivided interests in the Edwin I. Hatch Plant ("Plant Hatch"), the Alvin W. Vogtle Plant ("Plant Vogtle") and the Hal B. Wansley Plant ("Plant Wansley"), a 60% undivided interest in the Robert W. Scherer Unit No. 1 ("Scherer Unit No. 1"), a 60% undivided interest in the Robert W. Scherer Unit No. 2 ("Scherer Unit No. 2"), a 100% interest in the Tallassee Project at the Walter W. Harrison Dam ("Tallassee") and a 74.61% undivided interest in the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Facility ("Rocky Mountain"). Plant Hatch consists of two nuclear-fueled units, with nameplate ratings of 810 MW and 820 MW, respectively. Plant Vogtle consists of two nuclear-fueled units, each with a nameplate rating of 1,160 MW. Plant Wansley consists of two coal-fired units, each with a nameplate rating of 865 MW. Plant Wansley also includes a 49.2 MW oil-fired combustion turbine. Plant Scherer consists of four coal-fired units, each with a nameplate rating of 818 MW, with Oglethorpe having an interest only in Scherer Unit No. 1 and Scherer Unit No. 2. Tallassee is a conventional hydroelectric facility with a nameplate rating of 2.1 MW. Rocky Mountain is a three-unit pumped storage hydroelectric facility with a nameplate rating of 847.8 MW. (See "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES--General" and "GENERATING FACILITIES--General" in Item 2.) Participants in Plants Hatch, Vogtle and Wansley and Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 also include the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia ("MEAG"), the City of Dalton ("Dalton") and Georgia Power Company ("GPC"),. GPC serves as operating agent for these units. GPC is also a wholly owned subsidiaryparticipant in Rocky Mountain which is operated by Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe utilizes long-term power marketer arrangements to reduce the cost of The Southern Company. In 1995, the aggregate SEPA allocationpower to the Members. Oglethorpe has entered into power marketer agreements with LG&E Energy Marketing Inc. ("LEM") effective January 1, 1997, for approximately 50% of the load requirements of the Members was 542 megawattsand with Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. ("MW"Morgan Stanley") plus associatedeffective May 1, 1997, with respect to 50% of the forecasted load requirements of the Members. The LEM agreements are based on the actual requirements of the Members during the contract term, whereas the Morgan Stanley agreement represents a fixed supply obligation. Under these power marketer agreements, Oglethorpe purchases energy representing approximately 11% of total Member peak demand and approximately 5% of total Member energy requirements. The amount of capacity and energy available from SEPA is not expected to increase in an amount sufficient to serveat fixed prices covering a material portion of the projected growthcosts of energy to its Members. LEM and Morgan Stanley, in turn, have certain rights to market excess energy from the Members' requirements.Oglethorpe system. All of Oglethorpe's existing generating facilities and power purchase arrangements are available for use by LEM and Morgan Stanley for the term of the respective agreements. Oglethorpe continues to be responsible for all the costs of its system resources but receives revenue from LEM and Morgan Stanley for the use of the resources. (See "Member Demand2 "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES--General" and Energy Requirements" herein"--Power Marketer Arrangements" and "THE MEMBERS OF OGLETHORPE--Contracts with SEPA"Item 3 "LEGAL PROCEEDINGS".) PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING For some time,Oglethorpe purchases a total of approximately 1,000 MW of power pursuant to power purchase agreements with GPC, Big Rivers Electric Corporation ("Big Rivers"), Entergy Power, Inc. ("EPI"), and Hartwell Energy Limited Partnership ("Hartwell"). (See "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES--Power Purchase and Sale Arrangements" and "--Future Power Resources.") WHOLESALE POWER CONTRACTS In connection with the Corporate Restructuring, Oglethorpe and each of the Members entered into substantially similar Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contracts, dated August 1, 1996 (the "Wholesale Power Contracts"), each of which extends through December 31, 2025. Each Wholesale Power Contract permits a Member to take future incremental power requirements either from Oglethorpe or other sources. (See "THE MEMBERS--Other Power Purchases.") Under its Wholesale Power Contract, a Member is unconditionally obligated on an express "take-or-pay" basis for a fixed allocation of Oglethorpe's costs for its existing generation and purchased power resources, as well as the costs with respect to any future resources in which such Member elects to participate. Each Wholesale Power Contract specifically provides that the Member must make payments whether or not power is delivered and whether or not a plant has been sold or is otherwise unavailable. Oglethorpe is obligated to use its reasonable best efforts to operate, maintain and manage its resources in accordance with prudent utility practices. Under the Wholesale Power Contracts, Oglethorpe provides joint planning and resource management services. A Member may separately elect not to have Oglethorpe provide joint power supply planning, resource procurement or bulk power marketing services. Currently, all Members are participating in all joint planning and resource management services. The Contracts also provide for the establishment of a "pool" to operate Oglethorpe and Member resources in a single system dispatch. Each Member's cost responsibility under its Wholesale Power Contract is based on agreed-upon fixed percentage capacity responsibilities ("PCRs"). PCRs have been discussing various optionsassigned for all of Oglethorpe's existing generation and purchased power resources. PCRs for any future resource will be assigned only to Members choosing to participate in that resource. The Wholesale Power Contracts provide the Members greater flexibilitythat each Member will be jointly and severally responsible for meeting theirall costs and expenses of all existing generation and purchased power supply needsresources, as well as for any future resources (whether or not such Member has elected to participate in an increasingly competitive utility environment. These discussions led to a restructuring plansuch future resource) that are approved by 75% of Oglethorpe's Board of Directors and 75% of the Members. For resources so approved in December 1995which less than all Members participate, costs are shared first among the participating Members, and if all participating Members default, each non-participating Member is expressly obligated to dividepay a proportionate share of such default. The Wholesale Power Contracts contain covenants by each Member (i) to establish, maintain and collect rates and charges for the service of its electric system, and (ii) to conduct its business in a manner which will produce revenues and receipts at least sufficient to enable the Member to pay to Oglethorpe, into three specialized companies to respond to increasing competition inwhen due, all amounts payable by the electric industryMember under its Wholesale Power Contract and to settle certain issues confronting Oglethorpepay any and all other amounts payable from, or which might constitute a charge or a lien upon, the revenues and receipts derived from its electric system, including all operation and maintenance expenses and the Members, including several Members' previously stated intentionprincipal of, premium, if any, and interest on all indebtedness related to withdraw from membership in Oglethorpe in order to gain more flexibility. The December plan proposed the creation ofMember's electric system. See "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES" for a new transmission company and a new system operations company and Oglethorpe's retentiondescription of the generation business. Oglethorpe's Board believes there are significant potential benefits to the Members of having the transmission business and the system operations business operated in 1 separate companies. Among the principal benefits is that the Members' freedom to choose among power suppliers, including Oglethorpe, for their future growth would be enhanced. The current target date for full implementation of the restructuring is January 1, 1997. As a preliminary step, Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation) ("GTC") has been incorporated for future use as the transmission company and Georgia System Operations Corporation ("GSOC") has been incorporated as a Georgia non-profit corporation for future use as the system operations company. On March 29, 1996, the Boards of Oglethorpe, GTC and GSOC approved an agreement (the "Restructuring Agreement") which sets forth the terms and conditions on which the restructuring and related changes would occur. The Restructuring Agreement contemplates that Oglethorpe would operate primarily as a power supply company, but initially would retain economic development, marketing and service functions. Oglethorpe would transfer its transmission business, including its existing transmission assets, to GTC. GTC would thereafter own and operate the transmission system and provide transmission services to the Members, Oglethorpe and third parties. (See Note 6 of Notes to Financial Statements in Item 8 for a summary of Oglethorpe's investments in electric plant, including transmission and distribution plant.) The purchase price for the transmission business would be equal to the sum of (1) the higher of: (a) the appraised fair market value of such business as determined by an independent appraiser, or (b) Oglethorpe's net book value for the transmission assets, plus (2) the value of certain deferred charges. If the appraised value of the transmission business exceeds Oglethorpe's net book value for the transmission assets by more than 5%, GTC's Board would have to approve the payment of any resulting purchase price. The purchase price would be paid by GTC's assumption of a portion of Oglethorpe's long-term secured debt and by cash obtained through third party borrowing. Oglethorpe would transfer its system operations business, consisting of its operations center and related computer and dispatch equipment, to GSOC. GSOC would thereafter own and operate the operations center and provide system operation services to the Members, Oglethorpe, GTC and third parties. Oglethorpe also plans to implement a new governance structure when: (a) it receives a favorable ruling from the Internal Revenue Service that such structure would not affect Oglethorpe's status for federal income tax purposes as a corporation operating on a cooperative basis, and (b) a new rate schedule which allocates to each Member responsibility for a specified percentage of all costs of Oglethorpe's existing resources becomes legally binding and effective. It is contemplated that the new governance structure would become effective at the same time as the restructuring, although it is possible that it could become effective independent of the restructuring. The new governance structure provides for a board of directors consisting of six directors elected from the Members, four independent outside directors and Oglethorpe's President and Chief Executive Officer, rather than Oglethorpe's current 39-member board which is comprised of directors nominated by each Member. To be elected, the new directors must be nominated by a committee composed of a representative from each Member whose vote would be weighted in accordance with the number of retail customers served by such Member and then elected by a vote of the Members on a one-member, one-vote basis. In adopting the Restructuring Agreement, Oglethorpe's Board recommended to the Members that they become members of GTC and GSOC and that they join with Oglethorpe, GTC and GSOC in executing an agreement (the "Member Agreement") as to those matters contemplated in the Restructuring Agreement that directly involve the Members in their capacities as separate corporations. The Member Agreement will specify the form of transmission contracts and system operation contracts to be signed by the Members. The Member Agreement will also provide, subject to the approval of the Rural Utilities Service ("RUS"), formerly known as the Rural Electrification Administration, that Oglethorpe and each Member executing the Member Agreement would execute a new wholesale power contract to govern the purchase and sale of power between Oglethorpe and each such Member. Each Member signing the new wholesale power contract would have a choice as to whether or not to participate in future power supply projects sponsored by Oglethorpe. Such Members would be free to own generation directly and to engage in purchases and sales with other power suppliers. To the extent such Members 2 choose to satisfy their projected load growth from sources other than Oglethorpe, the growth in Oglethorpe's revenues from the sale of power would decrease but the growth in related expenses also would decrease. Members agreeing to the new wholesale power contracts would have the option to have energy and reserves priced on a pooled basis or to schedule their capacity and associated energy separately at prices based on the cost of production. GSOC would administer the new power pool contemplated by the new wholesale power contracts and would implement the separate schedules for Members electing that option. Under the power pool, Oglethorpe resources and any Member-procured resources would be committed to economic dispatch (pooled) for the benefit of all pool participants. The power pool arrangement also would allow the participants to pool resource reserves. In connection with the restructuring, Oglethorpe plans to adopt specific implementation procedures for the existing bylaw provision that grants a Member the right to withdraw from membership in Oglethorpe upon satisfying certain conditions. These conditions generally would require the withdrawing Member either to affirm its obligations under its then-existing wholesale power contract or to assign its rights and obligations under such wholesale power contract to another party with a credit rating meeting certain specified requirements. Withdrawal by a Member would continue to be conditioned upon approval by RUS. The restructuring is subject to a number of conditions, including (1) implementation of Oglethorpe's new governance structure, (2) execution of the Member Agreement by the Members, execution of new wholesale power contracts by Oglethorpe and the Members, and execution of the transmission contracts and system operation contracts specified in the Member Agreement, (3) RUS approval of new wholesale power contracts and the restructuring, (4) governmental, lender and other third party consents, authorizations, waivers, orders and approvals, (5) receipt by GTC and GSOC of certain capital contributions by the Members and (6) assurances from rating agencies that the ratings on Oglethorpe's outstanding fixed rate PCBs would not be lowered as a result of the restructuring and that such rating agencies would assign to any comparable bonds issued by GTC the same or better credit rating as assigned to Oglethorpe's fixed rate PCBs. Most of these conditions may be waived by Oglethorpe's Board, subject to RUS approval in certain instances. The restructuring is expected to take the remainder of 1996 to complete, although limited aspects of the restructuring may become effective sooner if specific conditions set forth in the Restructuring Agreement are met. In light of the significant conditions that must be satisfied, including RUS and other governmental and third-party approvals and assurances and receipt of various agreements from the Members, Oglethorpe cannot predict the actual timing of or the ultimate likelihood of full implementation of the restructuring or governance changes. Until implementation of the restructuring, Oglethorpe will continue its current operations, and until satisfaction of the conditions applicable to the new governance structure, Oglethorpe will continue under its existing governance structure. MEMBER DEMAND AND ENERGY REQUIREMENTS The following table shows the aggregate peak demand and energy requirements ofand the Members for the years 1993 through 1995 andrelated power supply resources. See also shows the amounts of such requirements supplied by Oglethorpe and SEPA. For the years 1993 through 1995, demand and energy requirements increased at an average annual compound growth rate of 6.4% and 5.9%, respectively."MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES--Power Marketer Arrangements--RELATED 3
DEMAND (MW) ENERGY REQUIREMENTS (MWH) --------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- TOTAL TOTAL REQUIRE- SUPPLIED BY SUPPLIED BY REQUIRE- SUPPLIED BY SUPPLIED BY MENTS(1) OGLETHORPE(2) SEPA(3) MENTS OGLETHORPE(2) SEPA(3) --------- ------------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ----------- 1993 4,283 3,736 542 17,313,313 16,253,283 1,060,030 1994 3,938 3,396 542 17,278,812 16,285,127 993,685 1995 4,850 4,308 542 19,403,703 18,442,153 961,550
______________________ (1) System peak demand ofAGREEMENTS" regarding supplemental agreements to the Members measured atWholesale Power Contracts relating to the Members' delivery points (net of system losses). The reduction in peak demand in 1994 was due to a milder than normal summer in 1994. (2) Includes purchased power. (See "THE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM--Power Sales to and Purchases from GPC--POWER PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS" and "--Other Power Purchases".) (3) Supplied by SEPA through existing contracts with the Members. (See "THE MEMBERS OF OGLETHORPE--Contracts with SEPA".) In 1995, Cobb EMC and Jackson EMC accounted for approximately 11.3% and 10.4% of Oglethorpe's total revenues, respectively. SEASONAL VARIATIONS The demand for energy by the Members is influenced by seasonal weather conditions. Historically, Oglethorpe's peak demand occurs during the months of June through September. (See "Electric Rates" herein.) Energy revenues track energy costs as they are incurred and also fluctuate month to month. Capacity revenues reflect the recovery of Oglethorpe's fixed costs which do not vary significantly from month to month; therefore, the capacity revenues are billed and recognized in equal monthly amounts. DEMAND MANAGEMENT Oglethorpe and the Members have implemented various demand management programs. The program goal, developed in conjunction with Oglethorpe's integrated resource planning process, is to modify demand patterns so that current resources are used efficiently and the need for additional generating resources is delayed. The programs that have been implemented include an energy efficient home program (the "Good Cents Home" program), remote-controlled switching of air conditioners, water heaters and irrigation pumps, residential energy audits and public appeals to encourage consumers to use less energy during periods of peak demand. The demand management programs have reduced, and are expected to continue to reduce, the growth of peak demand and have also resulted in an increase in off-peak sales. (See "THE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM--Future Power Resources".)power marketer agreements. ELECTRIC RATES Each Member is required to pay Oglethorpe for capacity and energy furnished under its Wholesale Power Contract in accordance with rates established by Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe reviews its rates at such intervals as it deems appropriate but is required to do so at least once every year. Oglethorpe is required to revise its rates as necessary so that the revenues derived from such rates, will be sufficient, but only sufficient,together with its revenues from all other sources, will be sufficient, but only sufficient to pay all costs of its system, including operating and maintenance costs, the cost of purchased power, the cost of transmission services, and principal and interest on all indebtedness (including capital lease obligations) of Oglethorpe, andall costs associated with decommissioning or otherwise retiring any generating facility, to provide for the establishment and maintenance of reasonable reserves. Rates are also required to be established so asreserves, and to enable Oglethorpe to comply with all financial requirements (including coverage ratios) under the Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement,Indenture, dated as of SeptemberMarch 1, 1994 (the "RUS Mortgage"), among1997, from Oglethorpe as mortgagor, and the United States of America acting through the Administrator of RUS, CoBank, ACB, formerly known as the National Bank for Cooperatives ("CoBank"), Credit Suisse, acting by and through its New York Branch ("Credit Suisse"), andto SunTrust Bank, Atlanta formerly known as Trust Company Bank ("SunTrust"), as 4 trustee under certain pollution control bond indentures identified in(as supplemented, the RUS Mortgage. (See "General--RATES AND FINANCIAL COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS" in Item 7."Mortgage Indenture") Oglethorpe's current monthly rate for electric service for capacity and energy delivered to each Member includes energy charges that recover fuel and variable operation and maintenance costs, adjusted semiannually to assure full recovery of such costs, and capacity charges. The rate also includes a provision to reflect. Under the amortization of the deferred margins accumulated from 1985 through 1995, which amounts will be fully amortized by the end of 1996. (See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements in Item 8.) Oglethorpe's rate policy provides for a number of separate rates for certain qualified consumer loads, which are designed to have a favorable impact on the Members' competitiveness for certain new commercial and industrial loads. (See "THE MEMBERS OF OGLETHORPE--Service Area and Competition".) Oglethorpe's rates, as established by its Board of Directors, are subject to review and approval by RUS.Mortgage Indenture, Oglethorpe is required, subject to any necessary regulatory approval, to establish and collect rates which are reasonably expected, together with other revenues of Oglethorpe, to yield an MFI Ratio described herein for each fiscal year equal to at least 1.10. Margins for Interest ("MFI") is defined in the Mortgage Indenture to be the sum of net margins of Oglethorpe (which includes revenues of Oglethorpe subject to refund at a later date but excludes provisions for (i) non-recurring charges to income, including the non-recoverability of assets or expenses, except to the extent Oglethorpe determines to recover such charges in rates, and (ii) refunds of revenues collected or accrued subject to refund) plus interest charges, whether capitalized or expensed, on all indebtedness secured under the RUS Mortgage Indenture or by a lien equal or prior to implement rates designed to maintain a Times the lien of the Mortgage Indenture, including amortization of debt discount or premium on issuance, but excluding interest charges on indebtedness assumed by GTC ("Interest Earned Ratio ("TIER"Charges"), plus any amount included in net margins for accruals for federal or state income taxes imposed on income after deduction of not less than 1.05, a Debt Service Coverage Ratio ("DSC")interest expense. MFI takes into account any item of not less than 1.0 and an Annual Debt Service Coverage Ratio ("ADSCR")net margin, loss, gain or expenditure of not less than 1.25.any affiliate or subsidiary of Oglethorpe only if Oglethorpe has always metreceived such net margins or exceededgains as a dividend or other distribution from such affiliate or subsidiary or if Oglethorpe has made a payment with respect to such losses or expenditures. "MFI Ratio" is the TIER, DSC and ADSCR requirementsratio of the RUS Mortgage. Oglethorpe's current policy isMFI to set rates to meettotal Interest Charges for a TIER of 1.07 in 1996.given period. (See "General-RATES"MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS"CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--General--RATES AND REGULATION" in Item 7.) The formulary rate established by Oglethorpe in the rate schedule to the Wholesale Power Contracts employs a rate methodology under which all categories of costs are specifically separated as components of the formula to determine Oglethorpe's revenue requirements. The rate schedule also implements the responsibility for fixed costs assigned to each Member (i.e., the PCR). The monthly charges for capacity and other non-energy charges are based on Oglethorpe's annual budget. Such capacity and other non-energy charges may be adjusted by the Board of Directors, if necessary, during the year through an adjustment to the annual budget. Energy charges reflect the pass-through of actual energy costs whether incurred from generation or purchased power resources or under the power marketing arrangements. The rate schedule formula also includes a prior period adjustment ("PPA") mechanism designed to ensure that Oglethorpe achieves the minimum 1.10 MFI Ratio. Amounts, if any, by which Oglethorpe fails to achieve a minimum 1.10 MFI Ratio would be accrued as of December 31 of the applicable year and collected from the Members during the period April through December of the following year. Amounts within a range from a 1.10 MFI Ratio to a 1.20 MFI Ratio are retained as margins. Amounts, if any, by which Oglethorpe exceeds the maximum 1.20 MFI Ratio would be charged against revenues as of 4 December 31 of the applicable year and refunded to the Members during the period April through December of the following year. The rate schedule formula is intended to provide that nofor the collection of revenues which, together with revenues from all other sources, are equal to all costs and expenses recorded by Oglethorpe, plus amounts necessary to achieve at least the minimum 1.10 MFI Ratio. Under the Mortgage Indenture and related loan contract with the Rural Utilities Service ("RUS"), adjustments to Oglethorpe's rates to reflect changes in Oglethorpe's budgets are not subject to RUS approval, except for any reduction in rates in a fiscal year following a fiscal year in which Oglethorpe has failed to meet the minimum 1.10 MFI Ratio set forth in the Mortgage Indenture. Changes to the rate revision shall be effective unless approved byschedule under the Wholesale Power Contracts are subject to RUS but such rate revisionsapproval. Oglethorpe's rates are not subject to the approval of any other Federalfederal or state agency or authority, including the Georgia Public Service Commission (the "GPSC"). To date, RUSRELATIONSHIP WITH GTC Oglethorpe and the 39 Members are members of GTC. GTC provides transmission services to the Members for delivery of the Members' power purchases from Oglethorpe, Southeastern Power Administration ("SEPA") and any other power suppliers. GTC also provides transmission services to Oglethorpe and third parties. Oglethorpe has not reduced or delayedentered into a transmission agreement with GTC to provide transmission services for third party transactions and for service to Oglethorpe's headquarters and the effectivenessadministration building at Rocky Mountain. GTC and the Members have entered into Member Transmission Service Agreements (the "Member Transmission Agreements") under which GTC provides transmission service to the Members pursuant to a transmission tariff. The Member Transmission Agreements have a minimum term for network service for current load until December 31, 2025. After an initial ten-year term, load growth above 1995 requirements may, with notice to GTC, be served by others. The Member Transmission Agreements provide that if a Member elects to purchase a part of its network service elsewhere, it must pay appropriate stranded costs to protect the other Members from any rate increase proposedthat could otherwise occur. Under the Member Transmission Agreements, Members have the right to design, construct and own new distribution substations. In connection with the Corporate Restructuring, GTC succeeded to Oglethorpe's rights in the Integrated Transmission System ("ITS"), which consists of transmission facilities owned by GTC, GPC, MEAG and Dalton. Through agreements, common access to the combined facilities that compose the ITS enables the owners to use their combined resources to make deliveries to or for their respective consumers, to provide transmission service to third parties and to make off-system purchases and sales. The ITS was established in order to obtain the benefits of a coordinated development of the parties' transmission facilities and to make it unnecessary for any party to construct duplicative facilities. RELATIONSHIP WITH GSOC Oglethorpe, the 39 Members and GTC are members of GSOC. GSOC operates the system control center and provides system operations services to the Members, Oglethorpe and GTC. GTC has contracted with GSOC to provide certain transmission system operation services including reliability monitoring, switching operations, and the real-time management of the transmission system. RELATIONSHIP WITH ENERVISION In connection with the Corporate Restructuring, Oglethorpe undertook to remove the costs of its marketing services business from its general rates and recover these costs on a fee-for-service basis. To do so, Oglethorpe created a wholly owned subsidiary, EnerVision, Inc., Tailored Energy Solutions ("EnerVision"), to which it transferred its marketing services business. On October 15, 1998, the senior associates of EnerVision purchased the company from Oglethorpe. For information regarding future rates, see "General--RATES AND FINANCIAL COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS", "ResultsEnerVision continues to serve the 5 Georgia electric cooperatives and also provides services to Oglethorpe and other clients. The sale of Operations--FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE"EnerVision did not have a material effect on Oglethorpe's financial condition or results of operations. RELATIONSHIP WITH INTELLISOURCE In conjunction with the Corporate Restructuring and "Proposed Restructuring" in Item 7. CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING THE UTILITY INDUSTRY IN GENERAL The electric utility industry is becoming increasingly competitive as a resultpart of deregulation, competing energy suppliers, technologies, and other factors. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (the "Energy Policy Act") amended the Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Holding Company Act to allow for increased competition among wholesale electric suppliers and increased access to transmission services by such suppliers. The new competitive environment is subject to rapidly evolving regulatory policy at both the federal and state levels, which is based on a shift to a market-driven environment from a regulated one. Significant legislative developments and regulatory developments at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") and in state commissions are expected to continue to clarify the policy and regulatory framework for increased competition. (See "THE MEMBERS OF OGLETHORPE--Service Area and Competition".) A number of other significant factors have affected the operations of electric utilities. They include the cost of fuel for the generation of electric energy, recovery of the cost of existing facilities, fluctuating rates of load growth, the effects of conservation and energy management on the use of electric energy and compliance with environmental and other governmental regulations. All of the factors mentioned above present an increasing challenge to companies in the electric utility industry, including Oglethorpe and the Members,its continuing efforts to reduce costs, improveOglethorpe implemented in 1997 a business alliance with Intellisource, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing services. Pursuant to an agreement with Intellisource, approximately 150 support services division employees of Oglethorpe in the areas of accounting, auditing, communications, human resources, facility management, purchasing, telecommunications and information technology became employees of resourcesIntellisource. Oglethorpe, GTC and respond to the changing environment. (See "Proposed Restructuring" hereinGSOC are key customers of Intellisource and "THE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM--General", "--Future Power Resources" and "--Environmental and Other Regulations".) 5 are being served by on-site employees of Intellisource. RELATIONSHIP WITH GPC Oglethorpe's relationship with GPC is a significant factor in several aspects of Oglethorpe's business. GPC is one of Oglethorpe's principal suppliersuppliers of purchased power, and Oglethorpe is one of GPC's largest customers. In 1995, Oglethorpe derived 6% of its total revenues from sales to GPC, making GPC oneAll of Oglethorpe's largest customers. Substantially all of Oglethorpe'sco-owned generating facilities, were purchased at various stages of construction from GPC and most were constructed andexcept Rocky Mountain, are now operated by GPC. Oglethorpe completed the constructionGPC on behalf of itself as a co-owner and is now the primary owner and operatingas agent for the Rocky Mountain Project, a pumped storage hydroelectric facility ("Rocky Mountain"), in which it acquired an interest from GPC. Oglethorpe purchases coordination services fromother co-owners. GPC to schedule its power resources and its off-system purchases and sales. Oglethorpe, through the Members, is one of GPC's principalare competitors in the State of Georgia for electric service to new customers that have a choice of supplier under the Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act, which was enacted in 1973 (the "Territorial Act"). Likewise, GPC is the principal competitor of the Members for such customers. Oglethorpe and GPC also own transmission facilities that are part of the Integrated Transmission System (the "ITS"). GPC provides system operator services and performs most of the required maintenance of Oglethorpe's transmission facilities. GPC and Oglethorpe are parties to an agreement that makes allowance for the joint planning of future generation and transmission facilities. For further information regarding the various relationships and agreements with GPC, see "THE MEMBERS OF OGLETHORPE--ServiceMEMBERS--Service Area and Competition", "THECompetition," "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM--General", "--Fuel Supply",RESOURCES--Power Purchase and Sale Arrangements--POWER PURCHASES FROM GPC," and "--Power Sales toPurchase and Purchases from GPC", "--Transmission and Other Power System Arrangements",Sale Arrangements--OTHER POWER PURCHASES". Also see "GENERATING FACILITIES--Fuel Supply," "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--Co-Owners of the Plants--Georgia Power Company",Plants--GEORGIA POWER COMPANY" and "--The Plant Agreements", "--Agreements Relating to the Integrated Transmission System", and "--The Joint Committee Agreement". in Item 2. RELATIONSHIP WITH RUS FederalHistorically, federal loan programs administered by RUS have provided the principal source of financing for electric cooperatives. Direct loans from RUS have been a major source of funding for the Members, while loansLoans guaranteed by RUS and made by the Federal Financing Bank ("FFB") have been a major source of funding for Oglethorpe. Through provisions of the RUS Mortgage, RUS exercises substantial control and supervision over OglethorpeHowever, in such areas as accounting, the issuance of secured indebtedness, rates and charges for the sale of power, construction and acquisition of facilities, and the purchase and sale of power. In recent years, there have been legislative, administrative and budgetary initiatives intended to reduce or, in some cases, eliminate federal funding for electric cooperatives. In any event, Oglethorpe's management does not anticipate the need for loans guaranteed by RUS well into the future. (See "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Financial Condition--CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS" and "--LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL" in Item 7.) Oglethorpe entered into a loan contract with RUS in connection with the Mortgage Indenture. Under the loan contract, RUS has approval rights over certain significant actions and arrangements, including, without limitation, (i) significant additions to or dispositions of system assets, (ii) significant power purchase and sale contracts, (iii) changes to the Wholesale Power Contracts, including the rate schedule contained therein, (iv) changes to plant ownership and operating agreements and (v) in limited circumstances, issuance of additional secured debt. The extent of RUS's approval rights under the loan contract with Oglethorpe is substantially less than the supervision and control RUS has traditionally exercised over borrowers under its standard loan and security documentation. In addition, the RUS loanMortgage Indenture improves Oglethorpe's ability to borrow funds in the public capital markets relative to RUS's standard mortgage. The Mortgage Indenture constitutes a lien on substantially all of the owned tangible and guarantee programs have been characterized by the impositioncertain intangible property of increasingly problematic terms and conditions and extended delays in access to necessary funding. For fiscal year 1996, the Congress set the level of funding for the 100% guarantee program at $300 million, which if sustained at that level in future years would not likely provide adequate funding for the transmission and power supply needs of RUS borrowers. For fiscal year 1997, the Administration's budget proposal to Congress calls for a level of $400 million for the guarantee program. Congress historically has increased Administration-proposed lending levels to those necessary to meet borrower demand. Notwithstanding historical practices, the future cost, availability and magnitude of RUS-guaranteed loans cannot be predicted.Oglethorpe. See "THE MEMBERS OF OGLETHORPE--Members'MEMBERS--Members' Relationship with RUS" for a discussion of the impact of changes in the budget proposalRUS lending program on the direct loan program. For a number of years, RUS has been re-evaluating its regulatory and lending relationship with its borrowers through what it has described as a comprehensive rule-making project. RUS has said the purpose of the project is to improve the credit-worthiness of loans made or guaranteed by RUS. In addition to adopting new rules regulating policies and procedures for insured and guaranteed loans and lien accommodations, RUS has published a proposed rule describing a new form of wholesale power contract and a new standard form of loan contract for distribution borrowers. RUS has not, however, pursued finalization of the new form of wholesale power contract earlier proposed. RUS has adopted a new standard form of mortgage for distribution borrowers.Members. 6 In advance notices of proposed rule-makings, RUS also has requested suggestions for revisions to its standard form of mortgage for power supply borrowers and comments on proposals for credit support for loans to power supply borrowers. While no formal notice has been issued by RUS, RUS has advised borrowers informally that it will for the present use a case-by-case approach to power supply borrower mortgage reform and member credit support. These rule-makings continue to take many months or years to complete and the outcome of these various rule-making initiatives, whether others may be forthcoming, whether any of such rule-making initiatives may achieve the objectives stated by RUS, or the extent to which such initiatives may affect Oglethorpe or the Members cannot be predicted. 7 THE MEMBERS OF OGLETHORPE SERVICE AREA AND COMPETITION The Members are identified in Item 10(a) of this Reportlisted below and include 39 of the 42 electric distribution cooperatives in the State of Georgia. Altamaha EMC Habersham EMC Planters EMC Amicalola EMC Hart EMC Rayle EMC Canoochee EMC Irwin EMC Satilla Rural EMC Carroll EMC Jackson EMC Sawnee EMC Central Georgia EMC Jefferson Energy Cooperative, an EMC Slash Pine EMC Coastal EMC Lamar EMC Snapping Shoals EMC Cobb EMC Little Ocmulgee EMC Sumter EMC Colquitt EMC Middle Georgia EMC Three Notch EMC Coweta-Fayette EMC Mitchell EMC Tri-County EMC Excelsior EMC Ocmulgee EMC Troup EMC Flint EMC Oconee EMC Upson County EMC Grady EMC Okefenoke Rural EMC Walton EMC GreyStone Power Corporation, an EMC Pataula EMC Washington EMC
The Members serve approximately 1.11.3 million electric consumers (meters) representing a total population of approximately 2.62.9 million people. The Members serve a region covering approximately 40,000 square miles, which is approximately 70% of the land area in the State of Georgia, served by the owners of the ITS, encompassing 150 of the State's 159 counties. Sales by the Members in 19951998 amounted to approximately 18.223 million megawatt-hours ("MWh"), with 72%approximately 69% to residential consumers, 26%29% to commercial and industrial consumers and 2% to other consumers. No single consumer of any Member constituted more than 1% of the Members' aggregate sales in 1995. The Members are the principal suppliers for the power needs of rural Georgia. While the Members do not serve any major cities, portions of their service territories are in close proximity to urban areas and are experiencing substantial growth due to the expansion of urban areas, including metropolitan Atlanta, into suburban areas and the growth of suburban areas into neighboring rural areas. The Members have experienced average annual compound growth rates from 19931996 through 19951998 of 4.0%5% in number of consumers, 5.9%8% in MWh sales and 6.3%7% in electric revenues. The Territorial Act regulates the service rights of all retail electric suppliers in the State of Georgia. Pursuant to the Territorial Act, the GPSC assigned substantially all areas in the State to specified retail suppliers; however, the Territorial Act permits competition among electric suppliers for new retail loads of 900 kilowatts or more outside existing municipal limits. Except for these 900-kilowatt loads,suppliers. With limited exceptions, the Members have the exclusive right to provide retail electric service in their respective assigned territories, which are predominately outside of the municipal limits.limits existing at the time the Territorial Act was enacted in 1973. The chief exception to this rule of exclusivity is that electric suppliers may compete for most new retail loads of 900 kilowatts or greater. The GPSC may not reassign territory or transfer service except in limited circumstances provided byonly if it determines that an electric supplier has breached the Territorial Act.tenets of public convenience and necessity. The GPSC may transfer service for specific premises only:only if: (i) upon a determination by the GPSC determines, after joint application of electric suppliers and proper notice and hearing, that the public convenience and necessity require a transfer of service from one electric supplier to another; or (ii) upon a finding bythe GPSC finds, after proper notice and hearing, that an electric supplier's service to a premise is not adequate or dependable or that its rates, charges, service rules and regulations unreasonably discriminate in favor of or against the consumer utilizing such premises and the electric utility is unwilling or unable to comply with an order from GPSC regarding such service. The GPSC may reassign territory only if it determines that an assignee electric supplier has breached the tenets of public convenience and necessity. As referenced above,7 Since 1973, the Territorial Act allowshas allowed limited competition among electric utilities in Georgia by allowing the owner of any new facility located outside of existing municipal limits and having a connected demand upon initial full operation of 900 kilowatts or greater to receive electric service from the retail supplier of its choice. The Members, with Oglethorpe's support, are actively engaged in competition with other retail electric suppliers for these new industrialcommercial and commercialindustrial loads. The number of commercial and industrial loads served by the Members continues to increase annually. While the competition for 900-kilowatt loads represents only limited competition in Georgia, retail competition in the electric utility industry is currently rare and this competition has given Oglethorpe and the Members the opportunity to develop resources and strategies to operate in an increasingly competitive market. The electric utility industry in the United States is undergoing fundamental change and is becoming increasingly competitive. (See "CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY--General" and "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Miscellaneous--COMPETITION" in Item 7.) From time to time, utilities are approached by other parties interested in purchasing their systems. Some of the Members have been approached in the past by third parties indicating an interest in purchasing their systems. The Wholesale Power Contract between Oglethorpe and each Member providesContracts provide that noa Member may reorganize,not dissolve, liquidate or otherwise wind up its affairs without Oglethorpe's approval. A Member may not consolidate or merge with any person or reorganize or change the form of its business organization from an electric membership corporation or sell, transfer, lease or transferotherwise dispose of all or a substantial portionsubstantially all of its assets (or maketo any agreement therefor), so long as Oglethorpe has notes outstanding to RUS andperson, whether in a single transaction or series of transactions, unless either: (i) the FFB, without first paying such portion of any such outstanding notes as may be determinedtransaction is approved by Oglethorpe withor (ii) other specified conditions are satisfied including, but not limited to, an assumption agreement by the prior written consent of RUS and otherwise complying with such reasonable terms and conditions astransferee, satisfactory to Oglethorpe, and RUS may require. The enforceabilitycontaining an assumption by the transferee of the RUS formperformance and observance of wholesale power contract has been consistently upheld by the courts in several jurisdictions. In addition, RUS has stated its policy that it will not encourage or facilitate the buyout of borrowers by third partiesevery covenant and that it will expect cooperative distribution utilities to retire a proportionate sharecondition of the 8 associated G&T indebtednessMember under the Wholesale Power Contract, and certifications of accountants as to pay other appropriate costs and expensescertain specified financial requirements of the G&T as a condition of a buyout.transferee (taking into account the transfer). COOPERATIVE STRUCTURE The Members are cooperatives that operate their systems on a not-for-profit basis. Accumulated margins derived after payment of operating expenses and provision for depreciation constitute patronage capital of the consumers of the Members. Refunds of accumulated patronage capital to the individual consumers may be made from time to time subject to limitations contained in mortgages between the Members and RUS or loan documents with other lenders. The RUS mortgages generally prohibit such distributions unless, after any such distribution, the Member's total equity will equal at least 40% (30% in the case of Members, if any, that have the new form of RUS loan documents, discussed below) of its total assets, except that distributions may be made of up to 25% of the margins and patronage capital received by the Member in the preceding year. As a general matter,year (provided that equity is at least 20% in the case of Members, if any, that borrow fromhave the new form of RUS distribute accumulated patronage capital from time to time subject to their respective financial policies and in conformity with their respective RUS mortgages.loan documents). (See "Members' Relationship Withwith RUS" herein.) Oglethorpe is a membership corporation, and the Members are not subsidiaries of Oglethorpe. Except with respect to the obligations of the Members under each Member's Wholesale Power Contract with Oglethorpe and Oglethorpe's rights under such contracts to receive payment for power and energy supplied, Oglethorpe has no legal interest in, or obligations in respect of, any of the assets, liabilities, equity, revenues or margins of the Members. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Member Contracts".CORPORATION--Wholesale Power Contracts.") The revenues of the Members are not pledged as security to Oglethorpe but are the source from which moneys are derived by the Members to pay for power supplied by Oglethorpe under the Wholesale Power Contracts. Revenues of the Members that borrow from RUS are, however, pledged under thetheir respective RUS mortgages of the Members.or loan documents with other lenders. 8 RATE REGULATION OF MEMBERS Through provisions in the loan documents securing loans to the Members, RUS exercises control and supervision over the rates for the sale of power of the Members that borrow from it in such areas as: (i) accounting; (ii) borrowings; (iii) rates and charges for the sale of power; (iv) construction and acquisition of facilities; and (v) the purchase and sale of power.it. The individual RUS mortgages of thesuch Members require them to design rates with a view to maintaining an average TIERTimes Interest Earned Ratio ("TIER") of not less than 1.50 and an average DSCDebt Service Coverage Ratio ("DSC") of not less than 1.25 for the two highest out of every three successive years. Snapping Shoals EMC in 1994, Mitchell EMC, Troup EMC and Walton EMC in 1995, and Cobb EMC in 1996 prepaid their RUS indebtedness and are no longer RUS borrowers. It is likely that other Members will also pursue this option. Each of these Members now have financial and other requirements under their loan documents with the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation ("CFC") and, for Troup EMC, with CoBank also. Although the setting of the rates of the Members is not subject to approval ofby any Federalfederal or state agency or authority other than RUS, the Territorial Act prohibits the Members from unreasonable discrimination in the setting of rates, charges, service rules or regulations and requires the Members to obtain GPSC approval of long-term borrowings. CONTRACTS WITH SEPA In additionSnapping Shoals EMC, Mitchell EMC, Troup EMC, Walton EMC, Cobb EMC and Flint EMC have prepaid their RUS indebtedness and are no longer RUS borrowers. Each of these Members now has a rate covenant with its current lender. Other Members may also pursue this option. To the extent that a Member who is not an RUS borrower engages in wholesale sales or transmission in interstate commerce, it would be subject to energy received from Oglethorperegulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") under the WholesaleFederal Power Contracts, the Members purchase hydroelectric power under contracts with SEPA. In 1995, the aggregate SEPA allocation to the Members was 542 MW plus associated energy, representing approximately 11% of total Member peak demand and 9 approximately 5% of total Member energy requirements. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Member Contracts" and "--Member Demand and Energy Requirements" and the table thereunder.) On December 8, 1994, SEPA issued its final Power Marketing Policy for the Georgia - Alabama - South Carolina System of Projects. This policy will govern the renewal of SEPA's contracts with the Members. There were no significant changes in this final marketing policy and the Members' allocation of capacity and energy remained unchanged. SEPA has contracted with The Southern Company for scheduling and dispatching services for SEPA's generating projects in Georgia and Alabama and for transmission services to certain preference customers. During 1994, SEPA began negotiating revised arrangements for these services. Originally scheduled for renewal on May 31, 1994, SEPA extended the term of the Members' contracts until January 31, 1995, with a provision automatically to extend one month at a time thereafter until negotiations with The Southern Company are completed. An order was sought from FERC requiring the provision of these services at just and reasonable rates; however, SEPA and The Southern Company have continued negotiations in an effort to reach agreement. During 1995, legislative proposals were made that would have resulted in the privatization of several of the federal power marketing administrations, in particular SEPA. Ultimately, no proposal for the privatization of the power marketing administrations was included in the final budget proposal. The President's Budget for fiscal year 1997 does not include any proposals to privatize the federal power marketing administrations. The ultimate outcome of this issue in Congress cannot be predicted with certainty.Act. MEMBERS' RELATIONSHIP WITH RUS FederalThrough provisions in the loan documents securing loans to the Members, RUS also exercises control and supervision over the Members that borrow from it in such areas as accounting, borrowings, construction and acquisition of facilities, and the purchase and sale of power. Historically, federal loan programs providing direct loans from RUS to electric cooperatives have been a major source of funding for the Members. However, in recent years, there have been legislative, administrative and budgetary initiatives intended to reduce or, in some cases, eliminate federal funding for electric cooperatives. In addition, the RUS loan and guarantee programs have been characterized by the imposition of increasingly problematic terms and conditions and extended delays in access to necessary funding. RUS has adopted new standard forms of mortgages and loan contracts for distribution borrowers, the stated purpose of which is to update and modernize the loan and security documentation employed by RUS. Distribution borrowers are required to adopt these new forms as a condition to receiving new loans from RUS. Recent changes and proposals for further changes have made the direct loan program administered by RUS more costly. Uncertainties continue about the level of funding available under the RUS loan program. The Rural Electrification Loan Restructuring Act of 1993 eliminated the long-standing 2%5% loan program and substituted a new program, the interest rates for which are based on rates being paid on municipal bonds with comparable maturities. Certain borrowers with either low consumer density or higher-than-average rates and lower-than-average consumer income are still eligible for special loans at 5%. The President's budget proposal for fiscal year 2000 includes a 5%reduction under these loan programs, and replacement with a new program with interest rates based on Treasury rates. However, no legislation has yet been introduced to implement this proposed program. The future cost, availability and amount of RUS direct and guaranteed loans which may be available to the Members cannot be predicted. A number of Members have recently prepaid their RUS indebtednessMEMBERS' RELATIONSHIPS WITH GTC AND GSOC For information about the Members' relationships with GTC and are no longer RUS borrowers. Other Members may also pursue this option. (See "Rate Regulation of Members" herein.) For further information regarding the RUS program,GSOC, see "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Relationship with RUS".GTC" and "--Relationship with GSOC." CONTRACTS WITH SEPA In addition to energy received from Oglethorpe under the Wholesale Power Contracts, the Members purchase hydroelectric power under contracts with SEPA. In 1998, the aggregate SEPA allocation to the 9 Members was 523 MW plus associated energy, representing approximately 9% of total Member peak demand and approximately 5% of total Member energy requirements. New 20-year contracts between each of the Members and SEPA were effective as of October 1, 1996. The provisions of the new contracts are essentially the same as the prior contracts with a few exceptions. Each Member must schedule its energy allocation, and each Member has designated Oglethorpe to perform this function. Pursuant to a separate agreement, Oglethorpe will schedule, through GSOC, the Members' SEPA power deliveries. Further, each Member may be required, if certain conditions are met, to contribute funds for capital improvements for Corps of Engineers projects from which its allocation is derived in order to retain the allocation. GTC delivers the Members' SEPA purchases under its network tariff and contract with each Member. The amount of capacity and energy available from SEPA is not expected to increase in an amount sufficient to serve a material portion of the projected growth in the Members' requirements. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Wholesale Power Contracts" and "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES--Member Demand and Energy Requirements" and the table thereunder.) During 1996, legislative proposals were made that would have resulted in the privatization of several of the federal power marketing administrations, in particular SEPA. Ultimately, no proposal for the privatization of the power marketing administrations was passed by Congress. The President's Budget for fiscal year 2000 does not include any proposals to privatize the federal power marketing administrations. The ultimate outcome of this issue in Congress cannot be predicted with certainty. OTHER POWER PURCHASES Under the Wholesale Power Contracts, a Member may choose to supply all or a portion of its future requirements with purchases from suppliers other than Oglethorpe. A new entity, Smarr EMC, was formed in 1998 by 36 of the Members to construct and own a 217 MW combustion turbine facility. Commercial operation of this facility is scheduled for June 1999. Construction and operation management services are currently being provided by Oglethorpe. Smarr EMC, or similar entities, may also construct and own future generation facilities, including 500 MW of combustion turbine capacity currently under consideration by the Members. In addition, two Members have an arrangement that provides for the construction of 90 MW of combustion turbine capacity for commercial operation by the summer of 1999. All of these combustion turbines are currently anticipated to be dispatched in the Oglethorpe pool. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Wholesale Power Contracts.") 10 THEMEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMRESOURCES GENERAL Oglethorpe supplies the current capacity and energy requirements ofto the Members from a combination of owned and leased generating plants and from power purchased under long-term contracts with other power suppliers. These resources are scheduledsuppliers and dispatched so as to minimize the operating cost of Oglethorpe's system. In addition, Oglethorpe purchases and sells capacity and energy in the bulk power market to make the best use of its resources and thus minimize the cost of capacity and energy delivered to the Members. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the generating facilities in which Oglethorpe currently has ownership or leasehold interests, all of which are in commercial operation. The Edwin I. Hatch Plant ("Plant Hatch"), the Hal B. Wansley Plant ("Plant Wansley"), the Alvin W. Vogtle Plant ("Plant Vogtle") and the Robert W. Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 ("Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2") are co-owned by Oglethorpe, GPC, the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia ("MEAG") and the City of Dalton ("Dalton"). GPC is the operating agent for each of these plants, except Rocky Mountain. Rocky Mountain is co-owned by Oglethorpe and GPC, and Oglethorpe is the operating agent. Oglethorpe is the sole owner of the Tallassee Project at the Walter W. Harrison Dam ("Tallassee"). (See "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--The Plant Agreements".)
OGLETHORPE'S SHARE OF NAME- COMMERCIAL LICENSE PERCENTAGE PLATE CAPACITY OPERATION EXPIRATION TYPE OF FUEL INTEREST(1) (MW) DATE DATE ------------ ----------- --------------- ---------- ---------- FACILITIES IN SERVICE: - ---------------------- Plant Hatch (near Baxley) Unit No. 1 Nuclear 30 243.0 1975 2014 Unit No. 2 Nuclear 30 246.0 1979 2018 Plant Vogtle (near Waynesboro) Unit No. 1 Nuclear 30 348.0 1987 2027 Unit No. 2 Nuclear 30 348.0 1989 2029 Plant Wansley (near Carrollton) Unit No. 1 Coal 30 259.5 1976 N/A(2) Unit No. 2 Coal 30 259.5 1978 N/A(2) Combustion Turbine Oil 30 14.8 1980 N/A(2) Plant Scherer (near Forsyth) Unit No. 1 Coal 60 490.8 1982 N/A(2) Unit No. 2 Coal 60 490.8 1984 N/A(2) Tallassee (near Athens) Hydro 100 2.1 1986 2023 Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage (near Rome) Hydro 74.61 632.5 1995 2027 ------- Total Ownership 3,335.0 ------- -------
______________________ (1) Oglethorpe has an ownership interest in all of the facilities except Scherer Unit No. 2. The 60% interest in Scherer Unit No. 2 is leased under leases that expire in 2013, subject to options to renew for a total of 8.5 years. (2) Coal-fired units and combustion turbines do not operate under operating licenses similar to those granted to nuclear units by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and to hydroelectric plants by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.marketers. Oglethorpe owns or leases 3,335 MW of nameplate capacity, consisting of 1,500.6 MW of coal-fired capacity, 1,185 MW of nuclear-fueled capacity, 632.5 MW of pumped storage hydroelectric capacity, 14.8 MW of oil-fired combustion turbine capacity and 2.1 MW of conventional hydroelectric capacity. (See "GENERATING FACILITIES--General" and "--Plant Performance" in Item 2 for a description of Oglethorpe's generating facilities.) These resources are generally scheduled and dispatched so as to minimize the operating cost of Oglethorpe's system. However, Oglethorpe has entered into long-term arrangements with power marketers to better utilize its resources to reduce the cost of capacity and the other co-owners of the above plants also own transmission facilities which together form the ITS. Through agreements, common accessenergy delivered to the combined facilities that composeMembers, in part by giving certain dispatch rights to the ITS enables the 11 owners to use their combined resources to make deliveries to their respective consumers, to provide transmission service to third parties and to make off-system purchases and sales.power marketers. (See "Transmission and Other Power System"Power Marketer Arrangements" herein and "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTSherein.) MEMBER DEMAND AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--Agreements Relating to Integrated Transmission System".) PLANT PERFORMANCEENERGY REQUIREMENTS The following table sets forth certain operating performance information of eachshows the aggregate peak demand and energy requirements of the major generating facilities in whichMembers for the years 1996 through 1998, and also shows the amounts of such requirements supplied by Oglethorpe currently has ownership or leasehold interests:and SEPA. From 1996 through 1998, demand and energy requirements increased at an average annual compound growth rate of 7.3% and 8.5%, respectively.
EQUIVALENT AVAILABILITY(1) CAPACITY FACTOR(2) -------------------------- ------------------ Unit 1995 1994 1993 1995 1994 1993 - ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----DEMAND (MW) ENERGY REQUIREMENTS (MWH) ----------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- TOTAL SUPPLIED BY SUPPLIED BY TOTAL SUPPLIED BY SUPPLIED BY REQUIREMENTS(1) OGLETHORPE(2) SEPA (3) REQUIREMENTS OGLETHORPE (2) SEPA (3) --------------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -------------- ----------- Plant Hatch Unit No. 1 .......... 98% 84% 76% 100% 85% 77% Unit No. 2 .......... 75 78 75 75 79 75 Plant Vogtle Unit No. 1 .......... 98 86 85 98 86 86 Unit No. 2 .......... 89 91 87 90 91 87 Plant Wansley Unit No. 1 .......... 90 92 88 56 62 71 Unit No. 2 .......... 89 88 90 56 58 73 Plant Scherer(3) Unit No. 1 .......... 95 97 88 73 64 36 Unit No. 2 .......... 97 85 95 85 60 37 Rocky Mountain(4) Unit No. 1 .......... 83 N/A N/A 16 N/A N/A Unit No. 2 .......... 92 N/A N/A 15 N/A N/A Unit No. 3 .......... 92 N/A N/A 16 N/A N/A1996............... 5,045 4,503 542 20,793,864 19,807,101 986,763 1997............... 5,252 4,729 523 21,648,366 20,664,786 983,580 1998............... 5,812 5,289 523 24,500,536 23,315,950 1,184,586
______________________- ------------- (1) Equivalent Availability is a measureSystem peak demand of the percentageMembers measured at the Members' delivery points (net of time that a unit was available to generate if called upon, adjustedsystem losses). (2) Includes purchased power. (See "Power Marketer Arrangements," "Power Purchase and Sale Arrangements--POWER PURCHASES FROM GPC" and "--OTHER POWER PURCHASES" herein.) (3) Supplied by SEPA through contracts with the Members. (See "THE MEMBERS--Contracts with SEPA.") Under the SEPA contracts effective October 1, 1996, the SEPA capacity allocation has been reduced by approximately 3.7% for periods when the unit is partially derated from the "maximum dependable capacity" rating. (2) Capacity Factor is a measurelosses. In 1998, Cobb EMC and Jackson EMC accounted for approximately 12.8% and 11.4% of Oglethorpe's total revenues, respectively. None of the output of a unitother Members accounted for as a percentage of the maximum output, based on the "maximum dependable capacity" rating, over the period of measure. (3) Prior to 1994, Plant Scherer operated in peaking service due to its higher cost fuel supply. Oglethorpe's efforts to reduce Plant Scherer's fuel costs in recent years have made the units more economical to operate, resulting in higher capacity factors. (4) Rocky Mountain Commercial Operation Dates: Unit 1 - July 24, 1995; Unit 2 - June 19, 1995; Unit 3 - June 1, 1995. This information was calculated beginning from the commercial operation date for each unit. As a pumped storage plant, Rocky Mountain primarily operates in peaking service. The nuclear refueling cycle for Plants Hatch and Vogtle exceeds twelve months. Therefore, in some calendar years the units at these plants are not taken out of service for refueling, resulting in higher levels of equivalent availability and capacity factor. 12 FUEL SUPPLY Coal for Plant Wansley is purchased under a long-term contract, which is estimated to be sufficient to provide the majority of the coal requirements of Plant Wansley through 1997, with the remainder being provided through spot market transactions. As of February 29, 1996, there was a 33-day coal supply at Plant Wansley based on nameplate rating. Low-sulfur "compliance" coal for Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 is purchased under long-term contracts and spot market transactions. As of February 29, 1996, the coal stockpile at Plant Scherer contained a 21-day supply based on nameplate rating. During 1994, Plant Scherer was converted to burn both sub-bituminous and bituminous coals, and a separate stockpile of sub-bituminous coal was built in addition to the stockpile of bituminous coal. The Scherer ownership and operating agreements were amended in 1993 to allow each co-owner (i) to dispatch separately its respective ownership interest in conjunction with contracting separately for long-term coal purchases procured by GPC and (ii) to procure separately long-term coal purchases. Pursuant to the amendments, Oglethorpe implemented separate dispatch in 1994. Oglethorpe intends to continue to use GPCmuch as its agent for fuel procurement. The co-owners have negotiated similar amendments to the Plant Wansley Operating Agreement. Upon approval by RUS, Oglethorpe expects to implement separate dispatch at Plant Wansley as well. To take advantage of these changes at Plants Scherer and Wansley, Oglethorpe formed a wholly owned subsidiary to acquire rail cars designed for hauling coal from the western coal mining regions. The subsidiary, Black Diamond Energy, Inc., has acquired 231 cars. Oglethorpe has entered into an initial 15-year lease with the subsidiary which obligates Oglethorpe to pay all of the ownership and operating expenses of the subsidiary relating to the leased rail cars during the lease term. For information relating to the impact that the Clean Air Act will have on Oglethorpe, see "Environmental and Other Regulations" herein. GPC, as operating agent, has the responsibility to procure nuclear fuel for Plants Hatch and Vogtle. GPC has contracted with Southern Nuclear Operating Company ("SONOPCO") to provide nuclear services, including nuclear fuel procurement. SONOPCO employs both spot purchases and long-term contracts to satisfy nuclear fuel requirements. The nuclear fuel supply and related services are expected to be adequate to satisfy current and future nuclear generation requirements. Plants Hatch and Vogtle currently have on-site spent fuel storage capacity. Based on normal operations and retention of all spent fuel in the reactor, it is anticipated that existing on-site pool capacity would not be sufficient in 2003 and 2009, respectively, to accept the number of spent fuel assemblies that would normally be removed from the reactor during a refueling. Contracts with the Department of Energy ("DOE") have been executed to provide for the permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel produced at Plants Hatch and Vogtle. The services to be provided by DOE are scheduled to begin in 1998; however, the DOE has stated that permanent nuclear waste storage facilities will not be available by that date, and it is uncertain when they will be available. If DOE does not begin receiving the spent fuel from Plant Hatch in 2003 or from Plant Vogtle in 2009, alternative methods of spent fuel storage will be needed. One option available is expansion of spent fuel storage at the plant sites. (See "Environmental and Other Regulations" herein for a discussion of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements in Item 8 regarding nuclear fuel cost.) PROPOSED CHANGES TO NUCLEAR PLANT OPERATING ARRANGEMENTS In September 1992, GPC filed applications with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the "NRC") to add SONOPCO to the operating license of each unit of Plants Hatch and Vogtle and designate SONOPCO as the operator. The application is currently pending before the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board. SONOPCO, a 13 subsidiary of The Southern Company specializing in nuclear services, currently provides certain operating, maintenance, and other services to GPC in accordance with the Amended and Restated Nuclear Managing Board Agreement (the "Amended and Restated NMBA") and the agreements referenced in the Amended and Restated NMBA. The co-owners have agreed to a Nuclear Operating Agreement between GPC and SONOPCO, which will be entered into in the event the NRC approves the application. (See "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--The Plant Agreements--HATCH, WANSLEY, VOGTLE AND SCHERER".) POWER SALES TO AND PURCHASES FROM GPC A significant portion of Oglethorpe's sales are made to GPC and a significant portion of Oglethorpe's purchased power is obtained from GPC. The following table sets forth a summary of Oglethorpe's electric purchases from and sales to GPC and all other utilities as a group:
MWh -------------------------- 1995 1994 ---------- ---------- SOURCES OF ENERGY: Owned or Leased Generation ....... 18,402,839 16,924,038 Purchased -- GPC ............... 2,711,203 2,632,039 -- Others ............ 3,027,431 1,749,048 ---------- ---------- Total Sources .............. 24,141,473 21,305,125 ---------- ---------- DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY: Members .......................... 18,442,153 16,285,127 Non-Members -- GPC ............. 2,195,012 2,140,526 -- Others .......... 2,520,462 2,067,443 Transmission Losses .............. 983,846 812,029 ---------- ---------- Total Distribution ......... 24,141,473 21,305,125 ---------- ----------
The sales to GPC were made under the GPC Sell-back (as herein defined) and the Coordination Services Agreement (the "CSA"). The purchases from GPC were made under the Block Power Sale Agreement (the "BPSA") and the CSA. GPC SELL-BACK Pursuant to the contractual arrangements with GPC, Oglethorpe had an obligation to sell to GPC, and GPC had an obligation to buy from Oglethorpe, commencing with the commercial operation of each co-owned unit (other than Rocky Mountain) and extending for various periods, a declining percentage of Oglethorpe's entitlement to the capacity and energy of such unit (the "GPC Sell-back"). As of May 31, 1995, the GPC Sell-back expired in accordance with its terms for all units. For 1995, energy sales from the GPC Sell-back represented less than 1% of total sales by Oglethorpe. Capacity and energy revenues from the GPC Sell-back represented 1%10% of Oglethorpe's total revenues in 1995. As GPC's entitlement1998. Due to capacitygreater than average growth rates, certain of Oglethorpe's customers, including its larger customers such as Cobb EMC and energyJackson EMC, have historically accounted for an increasing percentage of Oglethorpe's total revenues. However, under the GPC Sell-back decreased,Wholesale Power Contracts, a Member may choose to supply all or a portion of its future requirements with purchases from other suppliers. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Wholesale Power Contracts.") Although the Members have contracted for significant portions of their anticipated future needs by participating in Oglethorpe's increased entitlementpower marketer agreements, certain of the Members' future needs during the terms of the power marketer agreements could still be purchased from other suppliers. (See "Power Marketer Arrangements" and "Future Power Resources" herein and "THE MEMBERS--Other Power Purchases.") SEASONAL VARIATIONS The demand for energy by the Members is influenced by seasonal weather conditions. Historically, Oglethorpe's peak demand has occurred during the months of June through August. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Electric Rates.") Energy revenues track energy costs as they are incurred and 11 also fluctuate month to month. Capacity revenues reflect the recovery of Oglethorpe's fixed costs, which do not vary significantly from month to month; therefore, capacity charges are billed and capacity revenues are recognized in equal monthly amounts. POWER MARKETER ARRANGEMENTS In 1996, Oglethorpe began utilizing power marketer arrangements to reduce the cost of power to the Members. During 1997, Oglethorpe entered into long-term power marketer agreements with LEM for approximately 50% of the load requirements of the Members and with Morgan Stanley with respect to 50% of the Members' then forecasted load requirements. The LEM agreements are based on the actual requirements of the Members during the contract term, whereas the Morgan Stanley agreement represents a fixed supply obligation. Generally, these arrangements reduce the cost of supplying power to the Members by limiting the risk of unit availability, by providing a guaranteed benefit for the use of excess resources and by providing future power needs at a fixed price. All of Oglethorpe's existing generating facilities and power purchase arrangements are available for use by LEM and Morgan Stanley for the term of the respective agreements. Oglethorpe continues to be responsible for all of the costs of its system resources but receives revenue, as described below, from LEM and Morgan Stanley for the use of the resources. LEM AGREEMENTS Effective January 1, 1997, Oglethorpe entered into power marketer agreements for 50% of the load requirements of the Members with LEM, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of LG&E Power Inc., a Delaware corporation ("LPI"), and of LG&E Energy Corp. ("LG&E"), which is a diversified energy services company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Under the agreements, LEM is obligated to deliver, and Oglethorpe is obligated to take, approximately 50% of the load requirements of the participating Members less the load requirements for certain customers who have the right to choose electric suppliers, plus 50% of the delivery obligations under Oglethorpe's existing firm power off-system sale contracts. For certain smaller customer choice loads, LEM is obligated to deliver, if Oglethorpe requests, 50% of the associated load requirements. Oglethorpe has the option of purchasing the energy requirements for any customer choice load from another supplier. Oglethorpe is obligated to sell and LEM is obligated to buy 50% of the output of each participating Member's PCR share of the "must run" units (primarily nuclear units). Oglethorpe is also obligated to make available the same share of all other resources, which LEM may schedule. LEM does not have the right to the output of upgrades to these resources. LEM pays Oglethorpe the costs associated with the energy taken, subject to certain adjustments. Oglethorpe must pay LEM a contractually specified price for each unit was usedMWh purchased. The LEM agreement relating to 37 of the 39 Members has a term extending through 2011. With one year's notice, Oglethorpe has the right to terminate the LEM agreement beginning in 2002. With 18 months' notice, LEM has the right to terminate the LEM agreement beginning in 2005. The LEM agreement relating to the other two Members has a term extending through 1999. At the request of LEM, the parties have discussed the future of these arrangements. LEM also has initiated the contractually defined binding arbitration process as to certain load projections provided by Oglethorpe to LEM in connection with the execution of the larger of the two agreements. Oglethorpe continues to receive power under the LEM agreements and believes the agreements are enforceable against LEM and LG&E (with respect to the agreement relating to the 37 Members) and LPI (with respect to the agreement relating to the other two Members). Even so, given LG&E's announced intention to discontinue its merchant energy trading and sales business, instead of performing itself, LEM could, with consent of Oglethorpe and RUS, make alternative arrangements, including assigning performance to an acceptable third party, or otherwise make Oglethorpe whole from any damages incurred as a result of termination. Oglethorpe believes that LEM, LG&E and LPI have the ability, financial and otherwise, to perform their obligations under these agreements. 12 The current uncertainty relating to the LEM arrangements does not adversely affect Oglethorpe's ability to meet its Members' load requirements but could, in the future, affect the sources and prices for such power. If LEM, LG&E and LPI were to cease to perform their obligations under the LEM agreements or the LEM agreements were to be terminated, Oglethorpe expects to be able to serve its ownMembers' needs through its existing owned and purchased capacity, supplemented by additional capacity either purchased in the wholesale market, constructed or otherwise acquired. Termination of the LEM agreements would however eliminate a source of power at contractually fixed prices and thus would introduce additional uncertainty regarding future power costs and Member rates. Oglethorpe's management does not expect the ultimate resolution of the LEM arrangements will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. LG&E is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and, in accordance therewith, files reports and other information with the Commission. MORGAN STANLEY AGREEMENT Effective May 1, 1997, Oglethorpe entered into a power marketer agreement with Morgan Stanley with respect to 50% of the Members' forecasted load requirements. The increasedagreement obligates Oglethorpe to purchase fixed quantities of energy at fixed prices. Each Member selected a term for its obligation, as well as the portion of its then forecasted requirements to be purchased as a fixed quantity. Oglethorpe is obligated to sell and Morgan Stanley is obligated to buy 50% of the output, in contractually fixed amounts, of each Member's PCR share (for the term and portion selected) of the "must run" units (primarily nuclear units). Oglethorpe is also obligated to make available the same share of all other resources, in contractually fixed amounts, which Morgan Stanley may schedule for each 24-hour day. This schedule is set the day prior based on availability limitations in the contract. Morgan Stanley pays a contractually fixed amount each month and an amount for the scheduled energy based on contractually fixed prices. The agreement has a term extending to March 31, 2005, but the purchases for certain Members decline to zero prior to that date. Oglethorpe plans to manage the portion of the system resources covered by the Morgan Stanley agreement through scheduling and dispatching such resources. Oglethorpe will also make purchases and sales to balance the fixed purchase obligation against the actual requirements and to optimize the use of the resources after receiving the daily schedule from Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, Discover & Co., a diversified investment banking and financial services company. Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, Discover & Co. is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and, in accordance therewith, files reports and other information with the Commission. RELATED AGREEMENTS Oglethorpe has contracted with GTC to provide available transmission services to deliver to the border of the ITS any energy sold to LEM or Morgan Stanley, as well as any other wholesale power purchase. Each Member will use its Member Transmission Agreement for delivery of energy purchased by Oglethorpe from LEM, Morgan Stanley and others. In connection with the LEM and Morgan Stanley arrangements, each Member has entered into supplemental agreements to its Wholesale Power Contract. The supplemental agreements are the vehicle through which Oglethorpe and the Members assure that the Members receive the benefits of and support the obligations for the power marketer arrangements under the Wholesale Power Contracts. Each Member has approved the agreements with LEM and Morgan Stanley as "future resources" under the Wholesale Power Contracts. Accordingly, each Member has a PCR for each of the LEM and Morgan Stanley agreements and all costs thereofincurred by Oglethorpe under such agreements are recovered through Member rates and through off-system sales transactions. The historical ability of Oglethorpe to sell power from new units to GPCthe Members under the GPC Sell-back while atWholesale Power Contracts on a joint and several basis. To this extent, the same time purchasing power13 Members have elected, under the Wholesale Power Contracts, to purchase a substantial portion of their future requirements from GPC under lower-cost arrangements enabled Oglethorpe to moderate the effects of the higher costs associated with new generating units on Oglethorpe's costs of service,Oglethorpe. (See "Future Power Resources" herein and therefore on the rates charged the Members. (See "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--The Plant Agreements--HATCH, 14 WANSLEY, VOGTLE AND SCHERER", "General--HISTORICAL FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE" in Item 7 and Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements in Item 8."OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Wholesale Power Contracts.") POWER PURCHASE AND SALE ARRANGEMENTS POWER PURCHASES FROM GPC Oglethorpe currently purchases 1,250500 MW of capacity and associated energy from GPC on a take-or-pay basis under the BPSA,Block Power Sale Agreement ("BPSA"), which extends through December 31, 2003. The BPSA, along with the Revised and Restated Integrated Transmission System Agreement (the "ITSA") and the CSA, became effective in 1991. Together these agreements enabled Oglethorpe to restructure the way it plans for and meets the Members' power requirements. These agreements have improved Oglethorpe's ability to buy and sell power and transmission services in the bulk power markets. The capacity purchases under the BPSA are from sixthree Component Blocks (as defined in the BPSA), composed of fourone Component BlocksBlock of 250 MW each (coal-fired units) and two Component Blocks of 125 MW each (combustion turbine units). The capacity in one or more Component Blocks may, however, be less than the MW stated above, as the result of scheduled retirement of units or retirements due to force majeure events. Although Oglethorpe may not increase its capacity purchases under the BPSA, it may reduce or extend its purchases of one or more Component Blocks upon proper notice to GPC. Oglethorpe has given notice of its intent to reduce twoits purchases by the 250 MW Component BlocksBlock (coal-fired units) effective September 1, 19961999 and by one 125 MW Component Block (combustion turbine units) effective September 1, 1997 respectively, and is currently evaluating replacement purchases. The capacity in one or more2000. Also, pursuant to its long-term power marketer agreements with LEM, Oglethorpe has committed to reduce its purchases from GPC by the remaining Component Blocks may, however, be less than 250 MW,Block as the result of scheduled retirement of units or retirements due to force majeure events. All units in the combustion turbine Component Blocks are scheduled to be retired by 2003. Under the CSA, GPC provides various control-area services to Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe schedules and directs GPC to dispatch and coordinate power from all of Oglethorpe's generation and purchased power resources through December 31, 1999. The CSA requires Oglethorpe to give GPC one hour's notice in order to schedule any off-system transactions, which could limit Oglethorpe's ability to compete with GPC for short-term energy transactions requiring less than one hour's notice. Oglethorpe may elect to establish its own control area and terminate regulation servicespermitted under the CSA upon one year's notice to GPC. Upon such termination,BPSA and thus will no longer purchase any energy under the parties will, if necessary, negotiate new service schedules and applicable rates. In order to optimize its use of coordination services, Oglethorpe is currently installing the equipment that would provide Oglethorpe with the capability to operate its own control area. ForBPSA effective September 1, 2001. However, see "Future Power Resources" herein for a further discussion of a replacement for the new power supply arrangements, see "Other Power Purchases", "Future Power Resources", and "Transmission and Other Power System Arrangements" herein, and "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--The Plant Agreements--HATCH, WANSLEY, VOGTLE AND SCHERER".BPSA. OTHER POWER PURCHASES Oglethorpe has entered into power purchase contracts with Entergy Power, Inc. ("EPI")purchases 100 MW of capacity from each of EPI and Big Rivers, Electric Corporation ("Big Rivers"), each for the purchase of 100 MW,under agreements extending through June and July 2002, respectively. The availability of capacity under the EPI contract is dependent on the availability of two specific generating units available to EPI. The Tennessee Valley Authority ("TVA") provides the transmission service to deliver the power from the Big Rivers electric system to the ITS. TVA and Southern Company Services, as agent for Alabama Power Company and Mississippi Power Company, provide the transmission service necessary to deliver the power from EPI to the ITS. (See "Transmission and Other Power System Arrangements" herein and Note 9 of Notes to Financial Statements in Item 8.) Oglethorpe also has a contract through 2019 to purchase approximately 300 MW of capacity withfrom Hartwell, Energy Limited Partnership ("Hartwell"), a partnership owned 50% by Destec Energy, Inc.NGC Corporation and 50% by American National Power, Inc., a subsidiary of National Power, PLC, through April 2019.PLC. This capacity is provided by two 150 MW gas-fired turbine generating units on a site near Hartwell, Georgia. Oglethorpe intends to use the units for peaking capacity but has the right to dispatch the units fully. 15 Prior to the merger of Destec Energy, Inc. and NGC Corporation, Oglethorpe notified Hartwell that Oglethorpe's rights under the power purchase agreement to consent to the merger or to exercise its rights of first refusal to purchase equity interests in the partnership would be triggered by the merger. Hartwell, however, refused to recognize Oglethorpe's rights and the parties are seeking a court order to clarify Oglethorpe's contractual rights with respect to the merger. In addition to the purchases from GPC, Big Rivers, EPI and EPI,Hartwell, Oglethorpe also purchases small amounts of capacity and energy from "qualifying facilities" under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ("PURPA"). Under a waiver order from FERC, Oglethorpe will makehistorically made all purchases the Members would have otherwise been required to make under PURPA and Oglethorpe was relieved of its obligation to sell certain services to "qualifying facilities" so long as the Members make those sales. Oglethorpe provideshistorically provided the Members with the necessary services to fulfill these sale obligations. Purchases by Oglethorpe from such qualifying facilities provided 0.3%0.2% of Oglethorpe's energy requirements for the Members in 1995. EPMI POWER PURCHASE AND SALE1998. As a meansresult of reducing the cost of power provided toCorporate Restructuring, the Members Oglethorpe and Enron Power Marketing, Inc. ("EPMI") entered into a power supply swap agreement effective January 4, 1996 through April 30, 1996. Pursuant tomay make such agreement, EPMI must provide all the energy necessary to meet the Members requirements at a favorable fixed rate, and Oglethorpe is required to sell to EPMI at cost, subject to certain limitations, all energy available from Oglethorpe's total power resources. Under the agreement, Oglethorpe still maintains the responsibility of operating the power supply system and continues to dispatch the generating resources to ensure system reliability. FUTURE POWER RESOURCES Oglethorpe uses an integrated resource planning process to study regularly the need for and feasibility of adding additional generation facilities. This planning process also considers demand-side management options that could be implemented by the Members as well as off-system sales of capacity and energy to optimize the use of Oglethorpe's resources. In its current integrated resource plan, Oglethorpe has identified a potential need for additional peaking capacitypurchases in the late 1990s. Oglethorpe has agreed to purchase from Florida Power Corporation 50 MWfuture instead of peaking capacity during the Summer of 1997 and 275 MW of peaking capacity during the Summer of 1998. In 1993, Oglethorpe issued a request for proposals for the purchase of up to 600 MW of long-term peaking capacity to be available by June 1, 1999. While Oglethorpe is still considering some of these proposals, it continues to pursue other options to keep the Members power cost as low as possible. On February 7, 1996, Oglethorpe issued another request for proposals. This RFP did not seek a specific amount of power; instead, it requested proposals for meeting the combined power needs of the Members with term options ranging from two to 15 years. Action is anticipated by Oglethorpe's Board of Directors during April, with implementation of a new arrangement as soon thereafter as possible. FUTUREOglethorpe. 14 LONG-TERM POWER SALES Oglethorpe has an agreement to sell 100 MW of base capacity to Alabama Electric Cooperative beginning June 1, 1998, and extending through December 31, 2005. Oglethorpe has also submitted bids to various formalDuring the term of the power marketer agreements, LEM and informal solicitations for capacity sales. Whether any such bidMorgan Stanley will be successful is uncertain. TRANSMISSION ANDresponsible for supplying Oglethorpe with sufficient power to fulfill this power sale. OTHER POWER SYSTEM ARRANGEMENTS Oglethorpe owns approximately 2,267 miles of transmission line and 426 substations of various voltages. Oglethorpe provides power and energy to the Members through the ITS consisting of transmission system facilities owned by Oglethorpe, GPC, MEAG and Dalton. As a result of its participation in the ITS, Oglethorpe is entitled to use any of the transmission facilities included in the system, regardless of ownership. Oglethorpe's rights and obligations with respect to the system are governed by the ITSA. (See "Power Sales to and Purchases from 16 GPC--POWER PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS" herein and "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--Agreements Relating to Integrated Transmission System".) In addition to the interconnections available to Oglethorpe through the ITS, Oglethorpe has interconnection, interchange, transmission and/or short-term capacity and energy purchase or sale agreements with over 2080 utilities, power marketers and other power suppliers. The agreements provide variously for the purchase and/or sale of capacity and energy and/or for the purchase of transmission service. Implementation of such contracts and other off-system transactions are accomplished by the CSA. (See "Power Sales to and Purchases from GPC--POWER PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS" herein.) Oglethorpe has purchased from GPC sufficient entitlement to the interface between the ITS and TVA to implement the purchases from Big Rivers and EPI. Oglethorpe regularly buys and sells power in the short-term bulk power market. The development of and access to a statewide transmission networkthe ITS and the interconnections with other utilities are key elements in Oglethorpe's ability to make off-system sales and purchases to providethrough its transmission service to third partiescontract with GTC and to compete in an increasingly competitive market. FUTURE POWER RESOURCES Although the existing long-term power marketer arrangements with LEM and Morgan Stanley were designed to provide substantially all of the Members' requirements during their contract terms, Oglethorpe will continue to offer planning services for requirements beyond the contract terms as well as for evaluation of contract options and balancing of actual requirements against fixed purchase obligations. Consequently, Oglethorpe has forecasted that peak requirements for the Members will exceed contracted purchases over the next several years and issued a request for proposals for an aggregate of 100 MW to 1,100 MW to supply these additional requirements. As a result of this process, arrangements have been made to acquire or construct additional capacity beginning in 1999. A combustion turbine plant is currently under construction by Smarr EMC, a new cooperative formed by 36 of the Members, and is scheduled for commercial operation by June 1999. Oglethorpe has also procured an option to construct a 500 MW combustion turbine facility by the summer of 2000 for the benefit of the Members, who are currently considering participation in these turbines, either through Smarr EMC or a similar entity. See "THE MEMBERS--Other Power Purchases" for a discussion of capacity purchased by the Members from sources other than Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe has also signed an agreement with GPC to replace the remaining 500 MW of the BPSA through March 31, 2006. This agreement, to be effective April 1, 1999, is contingent on sufficient Member participation. The contract also includes 250 MW for a one-year period beginning June 1, 1999, contingent on sufficient Member participation. Upon the effectiveness of this agreement, the BPSA will be terminated. Oglethorpe expects to sign additional short-term contracts for peaking power and may also contract for or otherwise acquire additional capacity. 15 CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY GENERAL The electric utility industry has been and in the future will continue to be affected by a number of factors which could have an impact on the financial condition of an electric utility such as Oglethorpe. These factors likely would affect individual utilities in different ways. Such factors include, among others: (i) the transition to increasing competition in the generation of electricity and the corresponding increase in competition from other suppliers of electricity, (ii) fluctuations in the market price for electricity, (iii) effects of compliance with changing environmental, licensing and regulatory requirements, (iv) regulatory and other changes in national and state energy policy, including open access transmission, (v) uncertain access to low cost capital for replacement of aging fixed assets, (vi) increases in operating costs, including the cost of fuel for the generation of electric energy, (vii) uncertain recovery of the cost of existing facilities, (viii) fluctuations in demand, including rates of load growth and changes in competitive market share, (ix) unbundling of services and corresponding corporate and functional restructurings by electric utility companies, and (x) the effects of conservation and energy management on the use of electric energy. These factors present an increasing challenge to companies in the electric utility industry, including Oglethorpe and the Members, to reduce costs, improve the management of resources and respond to the changing environment. (See "Environmental and Other Regulation" herein, "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Corporate Restructuring," "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES--General" and "--Power Purchase and Sale Arrangements--OTHER POWER PURCHASES" and "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Miscellaneous--COMPETITION" in Item 7.) COMPETITION The electric utility industry in the United States is undergoing fundamental change and is becoming increasingly competitive. (See "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Miscellaneous--COMPETITION" in Item 7.) ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER REGULATIONSREGULATION GENERAL As is typical in the utility industry,for electric utilities, Oglethorpe is subject to Federal, Statevarious federal, state and local air and water quality requirements which, among other things, regulate emissions of pollutants, such as particulate matter, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides ("NO(x)") into the air and discharges of other pollutants, including heat, into waters of the United States. Oglethorpe is also subject to Federal, Statefederal, state and local waste disposal requirements whichthat regulate the manner of transportation, storage and disposal of solid and othervarious types of waste. In general, environmental requirements are becoming increasingly stringent, and further or newstringent. New requirements may substantially increase the cost of electric service, by requiring changes in the design or operation of existing facilities as well asor changes or delays in the location, design, construction or operation of new facilities. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the imposition of civil and criminal penalties as well as the complete shutdown of individual generating units not in compliance. There is no assurance that theOglethorpe's units in operation or under construction will always remain subject to the regulations currently in effect or will always be in compliance with future regulations. Compliance with environmental standards or deadlines will continue to be reflected in Oglethorpe's capital expenditures and operating costs. Based on the current status of regulatory requirements, Oglethorpe does not anticipate that any capital expenditures or operating expenses associated with its compliance with current laws and regulations will have a material effect on its results of operations or its financial condition. Oglethorpe's direct capital costs to achieve compliance with current environmental requirements 16 are expected to be approximately $1.0 million in 1996, $3.6 million in 1997minimal for 1998, 1999 and $1.4 million in 1998.2000. As further discussed below, however, capital costs to achieve compliance with potential future environmental requirements could be significant. CLEAN AIR ACT TheEnvironmental concerns of the public, the scientific community and Congress have resulted in the enactment of legislation that has had and will continue to have a significant impact on the electric utility industry. In particular, on November 15, 1990, legislation was enacted (the "1990 Amendments") that substantially revised the Clean Air Act ("Act") seeksAct. One of the principal purposes of the 1990 Amendments is to improve air quality throughoutby reducing the United States. The acid rain provisions of the Act require the reductionemissions of sulfur dioxide and NO(x) emissionsnitrogen oxides from affected utility units, includingwhich include the coal-fired units that generate electric power facilities. Theat Plants Wansley and Scherer. These sulfur dioxide reductions required by the Act will be achieved in two phases. Phase I addresses specific generating units named in the Act. Both units of Plant Wansley are "affected units" under Phase I. Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 are not "affected units" under Phase I but are "affected units" under Phase II. Beginning in 1995, Phase I affected units became subject to thebeing imposed through a sulfur dioxide emission allowance trading program. Emission allowances are issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), based on statutory allocations in Phase I and on fossil fuel consumption for affected units from 1985 through 1987 for Phase II. An emission allowance, which gives the holder the authority to emit one ton of sulfur dioxide during a calendar year, is transferable and can be bought, sold or banked for use in the years following its issuance. Oglethorpe expectsAllowances are issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") to comply withimpose limited reductions on certain affected units in Phase I requirements through the use of its allowances coupled with switching to lower sulfur coal, a compliance strategy that has required some equipment upgrades at Plant Wansley(1995-1999) and may resultmore stringent reductions on all affected units in unused allowances that can be banked for future use. 17 For Phase II which begins in(after the year 2000, when total U.S.1999). After 1999, aggregate emissions of sulfur dioxide from all units subject to this program will be capped at 8.9 million tons per year. Oglethorpe is now complying with this program by using lower-sulfur fuel at Plant Wansley. After 1999, Oglethorpe could use a variety of options for sulfur dioxide compliance at Plants Wansley and Scherer, including the use of emission allowances (allocated,(issued, banked or purchased, if needed), fuel-switching or installation of flue gas desulfurization equipment. Achieving compliance with Phase II has already resultedA number of recently finalized regulations, proposed regulations, petitions and on-going studies could result in some equipment upgrades at Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2. Although some NO(x) regulations implementingmore stringent controls on all emissions, including utility emissions. The most significant of these appear to be the requirements of the Act have been finalized, there remains the possibility that other regulations couldfollowing. First, because nitrogen oxides are considered to be imposed. For example, EPA recently proposed lowering the NO(x) emission standard for boiler types such as those found at Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2. Whether those regulations will be finalized and in what form is not known. Depending on the NO(x) rules when finalized, additional expenditures for pollution control equipment may be incurred. In general, compliancea precursor to ozone, coupled with the Act will continue to require expenditures for monitoring and permitting, and in some instances may involve increased operating or maintenance expenses. Capital expenditures of Oglethorpe through 1995 for pollution control equipment needed to comply with the Act at Plant Wansley have been approximately $7,200,000 and at Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 have been approximately $720,000. The estimated cost of any additional improvements at Plant Wansley and Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 remains dependent upon the chosen compliance plan and may be affected by future plan amendments and/or future regulations. In addition, the final capital cost of improvements and any effect on operating costs will be determined by the compliance plan as finally implemented and any applicable regulatory changes. Metropolitanfact that metropolitan Atlanta is classified as a "serious nonattainment area" with regard tounder the one hour ozone ambient air quality standards. The Act, under which these standards are promulgated, requiresNational Ambient Air Quality Standards ("NAAQS"), EPA and the State of Georgia may impose further limits on emissions of nitrogen oxides at Plants Wansley and Scherer. Second, EPA has tightened the NAAQS for both ozone and particulate matter, an action that could affect any source that emits nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, including utility units. Court challenges to conductboth standards are continuing. Third, EPA has issued a regulation calling for regional reductions in nitrogen oxides emissions from 22 states, including Georgia, and the District of Columbia. The regulation imposes a fixed cap on nitrogen oxides emissions from such states, beginning in the year 2003. Although states remain free to choose the sources on which to impose reductions needed to stay below the cap, indications are that Georgia will require large fossil fuel-fired units, including those at Plants Wansley and Scherer, to participate in achieving the required reductions. In the regulation, EPA recommends that all affected states participate in a nitrogen oxides allowance trading program that would be similar to the sulfur dioxide program discussed above. Such a program would allow for the trading, banking and selling of nitrogen oxides allowances throughout the 22-state region and the District of Columbia and could affect the level of controls needed at specific studiesutility units like those at Plants Wansley or Scherer. EPA's regulation has been appealed and establishGeorgia's implementation plan, which has not yet been finalized, may also be challenged. Therefore, it is not yet known what controls, if any, will be needed at Plants Wansley and/or Scherer to comply with this regional nitrogen oxides reduction program. Fourth, EPA has proposed a new rules regulatingregional haze program, an action that could affect any source that emits nitrogen oxides or sulfur dioxide and that may contribute to the degradation of visibility in mandatory federal Class I areas, including utility units. Fifth, EPA has proposed that certain nitrogen oxides reductions be made in upwind states, in response to petitions filed by various Northeastern states under the Clean Air Act, asking for more stringent nitrogen oxides limits on sources in such upwind states. Although Georgia was named in one of NO(x) and volatile organic compounds,these petitions, EPA's preliminary finding is that Georgia is not significantly contributing to achieve attainmentnonattainment in any of the standards by 1999 andpetitioning states. EPA has not made a final determination, however, regarding these petitions. Sixth, 17 although EPA had decided not to maintain compliance thereafter. Asimpose a required first step, Georgianew NAAQS for sulfur dioxide, that decision has issued rulesbeen remanded (after appeal) to EPA for the application of reasonably available control technology for NO(x) emissions. Those regulations, however, did not affect Plant Wansley or Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2, which are not in the Atlanta ozone nonattainment area. Georgiafurther rulemaking, so it is still performing photochemical grid modeling, however, and aspossible that a result may yet promulgate new rulesshort-term standard for power plants insulfur dioxide could be established. Finally, the State. Plant Wansley is near the nonattainment area while Plant Scherer is located further away. The results of these studies and new rules could require NO(x) controls more stringent than those now required under the acid rain provisions of the Act for compliance. Portions of Subchapter I of the Act1990 Amendments require that several studies be conducted regarding the health effects offrom power plant emissions of certain hazardous air pollutants. TheThese studies, willwhich have now been completed, indicate that further research is needed before decisions can be used in making decisionsmade on whether additional controls of theseutility emissions of such pollutants are necessary. Depending on the final outcome of these developments, and the implementation approach selected by EPA and the State of Georgia, significant capital expenditures and increased operation expenses could be incurred by Oglethorpe for the continued operation of Plants Wansley and/or Scherer. The power marketer arrangements generally do not provide for the recovery from the power marketers of increased environmental costs. (See "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES--Power Marketer Arrangements.") Because of the uncertainty associated with these various developments, Oglethorpe cannot now predict the effect ofthat any of these potential regulatory changes underrequirements may have on the Act, including new rules underoperations of Plants Wansley and Scherer. Compliance with the amended provisions, cannot now be predicted. The Act also requires EPA to review all National Ambient Air Quality Standards ("NAAQS") periodically, revising such standards as necessary. EPA continues to evaluate the need for a new short-term standard for sulfur oxides (measured as sulfur dioxide). If a new short-term NAAQS for sulfur dioxide were imposed, it might require numerous power plants to install emission controls, perhaps in addition to any required under the acid rain provisionsrequirements of the Act. These controls could result in substantial costs to Oglethorpe. Although EPA has evaluated the need and decided for now not to revise the NAAQS for nitrogen dioxides, there is no certainty that that standard will not be revised in the future. In addition, EPA has finalized a criteria document and is updating a staff paper for ozone, which could lead to a change in the NAAQS for ozone. EPA is also updating a criteria document and staff paper for particulate matter, which could lead to a revision of the NAAQS for particulate matter. The impact of any change in the ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxides or particulate matter NAAQS cannot now be determined because the effect of any change would depend in part on the final ambient standards developed. Although Oglethorpe's management is currently unable to determine the overall effect that compliance with requirements under the Act will have on its operations, it does not believe that any required increases in capital or operating expenses would have a material effect on its results of operations or financial condition. Compliance with requirements under theClean Air Act may also require increased capital or operating 18 expenses on the part of GPC. Any increases in GPC's capital or operating expenses may cause an increase in the cost of power purchased from GPC. (See "Power Sales to"MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES--Power Purchase and Purchases from GPC--POWER PURCHASE ARRANGEMENTS" herein.Sale Arrangements--POWER PURCHASES FROM GPC.") CLEAN WATER ACT Congress is considering reauthorization of the Clean Water Act. If that occurs, Oglethorpe's operations could be affected. However, the full impact of any reauthorization cannot now be determined and will depend on the specific changes to the statute, as well as to any implementing state or federal regulations that might be promulgated. NUCLEAR REGULATION Oglethorpe is subject to the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the "Atomic Energy Act"), which vests jurisdiction in the NRCNuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") over the construction and operation of nuclear reactors, particularly with regard to certain public health, safety and antitrust matters. The National Environmental Policy Act has been construed to expand the jurisdiction of the NRC to consider the environmental impact of a facility licensed under the Atomic Energy Act. Plants Hatch and Vogtle are being operated under licenses issued by the NRC. All aspects of the operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants are regulated by the NRC. From time to time, new NRC regulations require changes in the design, operation and maintenance of existing nuclear reactors. Operating licenses issued by the NRC are subject to revocation, suspension or modification, and the operation of a nuclear unit may be suspended if the NRC determines that the public interest, health or safety so requires. (See "Proposed Changes to Nuclear Plant Operating Arrangements" herein.)The operating licenses issued for each unit of Plants Hatch and Vogtle expire in 2014 and 2018 and 2027 and 2029, respectively. Pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended, the Federal government has the regulatory responsibility for the final disposition of commercially produced high-level radioactive waste materials, including spent nuclear fuel. Such Act requires the owner of nuclear facilities to enter into disposal contracts with DOEthe Department of Energy ("DOE") for such material. These contracts require each such owner to pay a fee, which is currently one dollar per MWh for the net electricity generated and sold by each of its reactors. Oglethorpe is a party to agreements with DOE regarding Plants Hatch and Vogtle. Plants Hatch and Vogtle currently have on-site spent fuel storage capacity. Based on normal operations and retention of all spent fuel in the reactor, it is anticipated that existing on-site pool capacity would be sufficient until 2003 and 2017, respectively, to accept the number of spent fuel assemblies that would normally be removed from the reactor during a refueling. Contracts with DOE have been executed to provide for the permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel produced at Plants Hatch and Vogtle. DOE failed to begin disposing of spent fuel in January 1998 as required by the contracts, and GPC, as agent for the co-owners of the plants, is pursuing legal remedies against DOE for breach of contract. If DOE does not begin receiving the spent fuel from Plant Hatch in 2003 or from Plant Vogtle in 2017, alternative methods 18 of spent fuel storage will be needed. Activities for adding dry cask storage capacity at Plant Hatch by 2000 are in progress. (See "Fuel Supply" herein.Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements regarding nuclear fuel cost in Item 8.) For information concerning nuclear insurance, see Note 8 of Notes to Financial Statements in Item 8. For information regarding NRC's regulation relating to decommissioning of nuclear facilities and regarding DOE's assessments pursuant to the Energy Policy Act for decontamination and decommissioning of nuclear fuel enrichment facilities, see Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements in Item 8. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION In 1993, EPA issued a ruling confirming the non-hazardous status of coal ash. That ruling may apply, however, only to situations where those wastes are not co-managed, i.e., not mixed with other wastes. Pursuant to court order, EPA has until 1998the Spring of 1999 to classify co-managed utility wastes as either hazardous or non-hazardous. If the wastes are classified as hazardous, substantial additional costs for the management of such wastes might be required of Oglethorpe, although the full impact would depend on the subsequent development of requirements pertaining to these wastes. Oglethorpe is subject to other environmental statutes including, but not limited to, the Clean Water Act, the Georgia Water Quality Control Act, the Georgia Hazardous Site Response Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act, ("RCRA"), the Endangered Species Act, ("ESA"), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, ("CERCLA"), the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, the Georgia Hazardous Site Response Act, and to the regulations implementing these statutes. Oglethorpe does not believe that compliance with these statutes and regulations will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations. Changes to any of these laws, however,some of which are being reviewed by Congress, could affect many areas of Oglethorpe's operations. Congress is considering amending the ESA and reauthorizing CERCLA and perhaps RCRA. Although compliance with new environmental legislation could have a significant impact on Oglethorpe, 19 those impacts cannot be fully determined at this time and would depend in part on the final legislation and the development of implementing regulations. The scientific community, regulatory agencies and the electric utility industry are continuing to examine the issues of global warming and the possible health effects of electromagnetic fields. While no definitive scientific conclusions have been reached, regarding these issues, it is possible that new laws or regulations pertaining to these matters could increase the capital and operating costs of electric utilities, including Oglethorpe or entities from which Oglethorpe purchases power. In addition, the potential for liability exists from lawsuits that might be brought alleging damages from electromagnetic fields. ENERGY POLICY ACTOTHER INFORMATION Information with respect to fuel supply for Oglethorpe's plants is set forth under the caption "GENERATING FACILITIES--Fuel Supply" included in Item 2 and is incorporated herein by reference. 19 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES GENERATING FACILITIES GENERAL The Energy Policy Act allows for increased competition among wholesale electric suppliers and increased accessfollowing table sets forth certain information with respect to transmission services by such suppliers. It creates a new classthe generating facilities in which Oglethorpe currently has ownership or leasehold interests, all of utilities called Exempt Wholesale Generators ("EWGs"), which are exempt from certain restrictions otherwise imposedin commercial operation. Plant Hatch, Plant Vogtle, Plant Wansley and Scherer Unit No. 1 and Scherer Unit No. 2 are co-owned by Oglethorpe, GPC, MEAG and Dalton. GPC is the operating agent for each of these co-owned plants. Rocky Mountain is co-owned by Oglethorpe and GPC, and Oglethorpe is the operating agent. Oglethorpe is the sole owner of Tallassee. (See "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AGREEMENTS--The Plant Agreements.")
OGLETHORPE'S SHARE OF NAMEPLATE COMMERCIAL LICENSE TYPE OF PERCENTAGE CAPACITY OPERATION EXPIRATION FACILITIES FUEL INTEREST (MW) DATE DATE - ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Plant Hatch (near Baxley, Ga.) Unit No. 1........................ Nuclear 30 243.0 1975 2014 Unit No. 2........................ Nuclear 30 246.0 1979 2018 Plant Vogtle (near Waynesboro, Ga.) Unit No. 1........................ Nuclear 30 348.0 1987 2027 Unit No. 2........................ Nuclear 30 348.0 1989 2029 Plant Wansley (near Carrollton, Ga.) Unit No. 1........................ Coal 30 259.5 1976 N/A(1) Unit No. 2........................ Coal 30 259.5 1978 N/A(1) Combustion Turbine................ Oil 30 14.8 1980 N/A(1) Plant Scherer (near Forsyth, Ga.) Unit No. 1........................ Coal 60 490.8 1982 N/A(1) Unit No. 2........................ Coal 60 490.8 1984 N/A(1) Tallassee (near Athens, Ga.)......... Hydro 100 2.1 1986 2023 Rocky Mountain (near Rome, Ga.)...... Pumped Storage Hydro 74.61 632.5 1995 2027 ------- Total Ownership 3,335.0 ------- -------
- ---------------- (1) Coal-fired units and combustion turbines do not operate under operating licenses similar to those granted to nuclear units by the Public Utility Holding Company Act.Nuclear Regulatory Commission and to hydroelectric plants by FERC. 20 PLANT PERFORMANCE The effectfollowing table sets forth certain operating performance information of this exemptioneach of the major generating facilities in which Oglethorpe currently has ownership or leasehold interests:
EQUIVALENT AVAILABILITY(1) CAPACITY FACTOR(2) ---------------------------- ------------------------- UNIT 1998 1997 1996 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Plant Hatch Unit No. 1........... 100% 86% 83% 99% 86% 83% Unit No. 2........... 81 85 97 81 84 99 Plant Vogtle Unit No. 1........... 100 81 80 102 81 80 Unit No. 2.......... 82 100 88 82 101 89 Plant Wansley Unit No. 1........... 86 91 88 56 62 58 Unit No. 2........... 92 92 91 50 59 62 Plant Scherer Unit No. 1........... 93 76 92 70 57 74 Unit No. 2........... 89 99 84 75 84 72 Rocky Mountain(3) Unit No. 1........... 90 96 94 24 20 15 Unit No. 2........... 95 96 95 13 13 13 Unit No. 3........... 94 97 95 22 19 10
- ---------------- (1) Equivalent Availability is to facilitatea measure of the developmentpercentage of independent third-party generators potentiallytime that a unit was available to satisfy utilities' needsgenerate if called upon, adjusted for increased power supplies. Unlike purchasesperiods when the unit is partially derated from qualifying facilities under PURPA (see "Other Power Purchases" herein), however, utilities have no statutory obligation to purchase power from EWGs. Furthermore, EWGs are precluded from making direct sales to retail electricity customers. The Energy Policy Act also broadens the authority of FERC to require"maximum dependable capacity" rating. (2) Capacity Factor is a utility to transmit power to or on behalf of other participants in the electric utility industry, including EWGs and qualifying facilities, but FERC is precluded from requiring a utility to transmit power from another entity directly to a retail customer. In March 1995, FERC issued a proposed rule implementing the open access provisionsmeasure of the Energy Policy Act. The Chairoutput of FERC has publicly predicted a final rule before mid-1996. Although RUS-financed cooperatives will not be subject to all provisionsunit as a percentage of the FERC rule, they will be subjectmaximum output, based on the "maximum dependable capacity" rating, over the period of measure. (3) As a pumped storage plant, Rocky Mountain primarily operates as a peaking plant, which results in a low capacity factor. The nuclear refueling cycle for Plants Hatch and Vogtle exceeds twelve months. Therefore, in some calendar years the units at these plants are not taken out of service for refueling, resulting in higher levels of equivalent availability and capacity factor. FUEL SUPPLY COAL. Coal for Plant Wansley is currently purchased under long-term contracts and in spot market transactions. As of February 28, 1999, there was a 57-day coal supply at Plant Wansley based on nameplate rating. Low-sulfur "compliance" coal for Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 is purchased under long-term contracts and in spot market transactions. As of February 28, 1999, the coal stockpile at Plant Scherer contained a 46-day supply based on nameplate rating. During 1994, Plant Scherer was converted to FERC ordersburn both sub-bituminous and bituminous coals, and a separate stockpile of sub-bituminous coal is maintained in addition to provide transmission on justthe stockpile of bituminous coal. The Plant Scherer and reasonable termsWansley ownership and conditions. A significant outgrowthoperating agreements were amended in 1993 and 1996, respectively, to allow each co-owner (i) to dispatch separately its respective ownership interest in conjunction with contracting separately for long-term coal purchases procured by GPC and (ii) to procure separately long-term coal purchases. Pursuant to the amendments, Oglethorpe implemented separate dispatch of Plant Scherer in 1994 and at Plant Wansley in May 1997. Oglethorpe continues to use GPC as its agent for fuel procurement. 21 To take advantage of these changes at Plants Scherer and Wansley, Oglethorpe formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Black Diamond Energy, Inc., to acquire rail cars. This subsidiary has purchased or leased approximately 300 rail cars. Oglethorpe entered into 15-year leases with this subsidiary which obligates Oglethorpe to pay all of the Energy Policyownership and operating expenses of the subsidiary relating to the respective rail cars during each lease term. For information relating to the impact that the Clean Air Act iswill have on Oglethorpe, see "CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY--Environmental and Other Regulations--CLEAN AIR ACT" in Item 1. NUCLEAR FUEL. GPC, as operating agent, has the rapid increaseresponsibility to procure nuclear fuel for Plants Hatch and Vogtle. GPC has contracted with Southern Nuclear Operating Company ("SONOPCO"), a subsidiary of power marketers. Power marketersThe Southern Company specializing in nuclear services, to operate these plants, including nuclear fuel procurement. (See "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND PLANT AGREEMENTS--The Plant Agreements.") SONOPCO employs both spot purchases and long-term contracts to satisfy nuclear fuel requirements. The nuclear fuel supply and related services are FERC-regulated public utilities that sell under "market-based" rates. Power marketers rely heavily on transmission accessexpected to buybe adequate to satisfy current and sell power across several systems. (See "EPMI Power Purchase and Sale" and "Future Power Resources" herein.) 20future nuclear generation requirements. 22 CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS Plants Hatch, Vogtle, Wansley and Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 are co-owned by Oglethorpe, GPC, MEAG and Dalton, and Rocky Mountain is co-owned by Oglethorpe and GPC. Each such co-owner owns, and Oglethorpe owns or leases, undivided interests in the amounts shown in the following table (which excludes the Plant Wansley combustion turbine). Oglethorpe is the operating agent for Rocky Mountain. GPC is the construction and operating agent for each of these plants, except for Rocky Mountain for which Oglethorpe is the construction and operating agent.other plants. (See "The Plant Agreements" herein.)
Nuclear Coal-Fire Pumped Storage --------------------------NUCLEAR COAL-FIRED PUMPED STORAGE ---------------------------- -------------- Plant Plant Plant Scherer Units Rocky Hatch Vogtle Wansley No.--------------------------------- --------------- PLANT PLANT PLANT SCHERER UNITS ROCKY HATCH VOGTLE WANSLEY NO. 1 & No.NO. 2 Mountain Total ------------ ------------ ------------MOUNTAIN TOTAL ----------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- --------------- -------------- ----- % MW(1) % MW(1) % MW(1) % MW(1) % MW(1) MW(1) ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -------- ----- ----------- ----- ----- ----- Oglethorpe ..Oglethorpe... 30.0 489 30.0 696 30.0 519 60.0(2)60.0 982 74.61 633 3,319 GPC .........GPC.......... 50.1 817 45.7 1,060 53.5 926 8.4 137 25.39 215 3,155 MEAG ........MEAG......... 17.7 288 22.7 527 15.1 261 30.2 494 -- -- 1,570 Dalton ......Dalton....... 2.2 36 1.6 37 1.4 24 1.4 23 -- -- 120 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----------- ---- ---- ---- ----- ------ ----- ----- Total........------ --- --- Total..... 100.0 1,630 100.0 2,320 100.0 1,730 100.0 1,636 100.00 848 8,164 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------------- ----- ------ --- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -------- ----- ------ -------- -----
______________________- ---------- (1) Based on nameplate ratings. (2) Oglethorpe leases its interest in Scherer Unit No. 2 pursuant to long-term net leases. GEORGIA POWER COMPANY GPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Southern Company, a registered holding company under the Public Utility Holding Company Act, and is engaged primarily in the generation and purchase of electric energy and the transmission, distribution and sale of such energy within the State of Georgia at retail in over 600 communities (including Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Rome and Valdosta), as well as in rural areas, and at wholesale to Oglethorpe, MEAG and threetwo municipalities. GPC is the largest supplier of electric energy in the State of Georgia. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Relationship with GPC". in Item 1.) GPC is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and, in accordance therewith, files reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Copies of this material can be obtained at prescribed rates from the Commission's Public Reference Section at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549. Certain securities of GPC are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and reports and other information concerning GPC can be inspected at the office of such Exchange.Commission. MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AUTHORITY OF GEORGIA MEAG, an instrumentality of the State of Georgia, was created for the purpose of providing electric capacity and energy to those political subdivisions of the State of Georgia that owned and operated electric distribution systems at that time. MEAG, also known as MEAG Power, has entered into power sales contracts with each of 48 cities and one county in the State of Georgia. Such political subdivisions, located in 39 of the State's 159 counties, collectively serve approximately 270,000276,000 electric customers. 21 CITY OF DALTON, GEORGIA The City of Dalton, located in northwest Georgia, supplies electric capacity and energy to consumers in Dalton, and presently serves more than 10,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. THE PLANT AGREEMENTS HATCH, WANSLEY, VOGTLE AND SCHERER Oglethorpe's rights and obligations with respect to Plants Hatch, Wansley, Vogtle and Scherer are contained in a number of contracts between Oglethorpe and GPC and, in some instances, MEAG and Dalton. Oglethorpe is a party to four Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreements ("Ownership Agreements") under which it acquired from GPC a 30% undivided interest in each of Plants Hatch, Wansley and Vogtle, a 60% undivided interest in Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 and a 30% undivided interest in those facilities at Plant Scherer intended to be used in common by Scherer Units No. 1, No. 2, 23 No. 3 and No. 4 (the "Scherer Common Facilities"). Oglethorpe has also entered into four Operating Agreements ("Operating Agreements") relating to the operation and maintenance of Plants Hatch, Wansley, Vogtle and Scherer, respectively. The OperatingOwnership Agreements and OwnershipOperating Agreements relating to Plants Hatch and Wansley are two-party agreements between Oglethorpe and GPC. The otherOwnership Agreements and Operating Agreements relating to Plants Vogtle and Ownership AgreementsScherer are agreements among Oglethorpe, GPC, MEAG and Dalton. The parties to each Ownership Agreement and each Operating Agreement are referred to as "Participants" with respect to each such agreement. SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS. In 1985, in four separate transactions, Oglethorpe sold its entire 60% undivided ownership interest in Scherer Unit No. 2 to four separate owner trusts (the "Lessors") established by four different institutional investors.investors (the "Sale and Leaseback Transaction"). (See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements in Item 8.) Oglethorpe retained all of its rights and obligations as a Participant under the Ownership and Operating Agreements relating to Scherer Unit No. 2 for the term of the leases. Oglethorpe's leases expire in 2013, with options to renew for a total of 8.5 years. (In the following discussion, references to Participants "owning" a specified percentage of interests include Oglethorpe's rights as a deemed owner with respect to its leased interests in Scherer Unit No. 2.) The Ownership Agreements appoint GPC as agent with sole authority and responsibility for, among other things, the planning, licensing, design, construction, renewal, addition, modification and disposal of Plants Hatch, Vogtle, Wansley and Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 and the Scherer Common Facilities. The Operating Agreements gives GPC, as agent, sole authority and responsibility for the management, control, maintenance and operation of the plant to which it relates and provides for the use of power and energy from such plant and the sharing of the costs thereof by the parties thereto in accordance with their respective interests therein. In performing its responsibilities under the Ownership and Operating Agreements, GPC is required to comply with prudent utility practices. GPC's liabilities with respect to its duties under the Ownership and Operating Agreements are limited by the terms thereof. Under the Ownership Agreements, Oglethorpe is obligated to pay a percentage of capital costs of the respective plants, as incurred, equal to the percentage interest which it owns or leases at each plant. GPC has responsibility for budgeting capital expenditures subject to, in the case of Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2, certain limited rights of the Participants to disapprove capital budgets proposed by GPC and to substitute alternative capital budgets and, in the case of Plants Hatch and Vogtle, the right of any co-owner to disapprove large discretionary capital improvements. Each Operating Agreement gives GPC, as agent, sole authority and responsibility for the management, control, maintenance, operation, scheduling and dispatching of the plant to which it relates. However, as provided in the recent amendments to the Plant Scherer Ownership and Operating Agreements, Oglethorpe is separately dispatching its ownership share of Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2. Similar amendments to the Plant Wansley Operating Agreement have been negotiated and, upon approval of RUS, Oglethorpe expects to dispatch separately its ownership share in Plant Wansley. (See "THE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM--Fuel Supply".) In 1990, the co-owners of Plants Hatch and Vogtle entered into the NMBANuclear Managing Board Agreement which amended the Plant Hatch and Plant Vogtle Ownership and Operating agreements,Agreements, primarily with respect to GPC's reporting requirements, but did not alter GPC's role as agent with respect to the nuclear plants. In 1993, the co-owners entered into the Amended and Restated NMBANuclear Managing Board Agreement (the "Amended and Restated NMBA") which provides for a managing board (the "Nuclear Managing Board") to coordinate the implementation and administration of the Plant Hatch and Plant Vogtle Ownership and Operating Agreements, and provides for increased rights for the co-owners regarding certain decisions and allowedallows GPC to contract with a third party for the operation of the nuclear units. Upon approval in March 1997 by the NRC of GPC's application to add SONOPCO to the operating license of each unit of Plants Hatch and Vogtle and designate SONOPCO as the operator, the Nuclear Operating Agreement between GPC and SONOPCO, which the co-owners had previously approved, became effective. In connection with the recent amendments to the Plant Scherer Ownership and Operating Agreements, the co-owners of Plant Scherer entered into the Plant Scherer Managing Board Agreement 22 which provides for a managing board (the "Plant Scherer Managing Board") to coordinate the implementation and administration of the Plant Scherer Ownership and Operating Agreements and provides for increased rights for the co-owners regarding certain decisions, but does not alter GPC's role as agent with respect to Plant Scherer. 24 The Operating Agreements provide that Oglethorpe is entitled to a percentage of the net capacity and net energy output of each plant or unit equal to its percentage undivided interest owned or leased in such plant or unit, subject to its obligation to sell capacity and energy tounit. GPC, as described below.agent, schedules and dispatches Plants Hatch and Vogtle. Pursuant to amendments to the plant agreements, Oglethorpe began separately dispatching its ownership share of Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 in 1993 and of Plant Wansley in 1997. (See "GENERATING FACILITIES--Fuel Supply.") Except as otherwise provided, each party is responsible for a percentage of Operating Costs (as defined in the Operating Agreements) and fuel costs of each plant or unit equal to the percentage of its undivided interest which is owned or leased in such plant or unit. For Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 and for Plant Wansley, once the proposed amendments to the Plant Wansley Operating Agreement are effective, each party will be responsible for its fuel costs and for variable Operating Costs in proportion to the net energy output for its ownership interest, while responsibility for fixed Operating Costs will continue to be equal to the percentage undivided ownership interest which is owned or leased in such unit. GPC is required to furnish budgets for Operating Costs, fuel plans and scheduled maintenance plans subject to, in the case of Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2, certain limited rights of the Participants to disapprove such budgets proposed by GPC and to substitute alternative budgets. The Ownership Agreements and Operating Agreements provide that, should a Participant fail to make any payment when due, among other things, such nonpaying Participant's rights to output of capacity and energy would be suspended. (See "THE POWER Supply SYSTEM--Proposed Changes to Nuclear Plant Operating Arrangements".) TERMS. The Operating Agreement for Plant Hatch will remain in effect with respect to Hatch Units No. 1 and No. 2 until 2009 and 2012, respectively. The Operating Agreement for Plant Vogtle will remain in effect with respect to each unit at Plant Vogtle until 2018. The Operating Agreement for Plant Wansley will remain in effect with respect to Wansley Units No. 1 and No. 2 until 2016 and 2018, respectively. The Operating Agreement for Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 will remain in effect with respect to Scherer Units No. 1 and No. 2 until 2022 and 2024, respectively. Upon termination of each Operating Agreement, following any extension agreed to by the parties, GPC will retain such powers as are necessary in connection with the disposition of the property of the applicable plant, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall continue with respect to actions and expenses taken or incurred in connection with such disposition. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Oglethorpe's rights and obligations with respect to Rocky Mountain are contained in several contracts between Oglethorpe and GPC, the co-owners of Rocky Mountain.Mountain (the "Co-Owners"). Pursuant to Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Ownership Participation Agreement, by and between Oglethorpe and GPC (the "Ownership Participation"Rocky Mountain Ownership Agreement"), Oglethorpe initially acquiredowns a 3%74.61% undivided interest in Rocky Mountain which interest increased as Oglethorpe expended funds to complete construction of Rocky Mountain. The final ownership percentages for Rocky Mountain are Oglethorpe 74.61% and GPC, 25.39%. In connection with this acquisition, Oglethorpe and GPC also entered into the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Operating Agreement (the "Rocky Mountain Operating Agreement"). The Rocky Mountain Ownership Participation Agreement appoints Oglethorpe as agent with sole authority and responsibility for, among other things, the planning, licensing, design, construction, operation, maintenance and disposal of Rocky Mountain. The Rocky Mountain Operating Agreement gives Oglethorpe, as agent, sole authority and responsibility for the management, control, maintenance and operation of Rocky Mountain. In general, each co-ownerCo-Owner is responsible for payment of its respective ownership share of all Operating Costs and Pumping Energy Costs (as defined in the Rocky Mountain Operating Agreement) as well as costs incurred as the result of any separate schedule or independent dispatch. A co-owner'sCo-Owner's share of net available capacity and net energy is the same as its respective ownership interest under the Rocky Mountain Ownership Participation Agreement. Oglethorpe and GPC have each elected to schedule separately their respective ownership interests. The Rocky Mountain Operating Agreement will terminate in 2035. 23The Rocky Mountain Ownership and Operating Agreements provide that, should a Co-Owner fail to make any 25 AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEMpayment when due, among other things, such non-paying Co-Owner's rights to output of capacity and energy or to exercise any other right of a Co-Owner would be suspended until all amounts due, together with interests, had been paid. The capacity and energy of a non-paying Co-Owner may be purchased by a paying Co-Owner or sold to a third party. In late 1996 and early 1997, Oglethorpe completed lease transactions for its 74.61% undivided ownership interest in Rocky Mountain. The lease transactions are characterized as a sale and GPC have entered intoleaseback for income tax purposes, but not for financial reporting purposes. Under the ITSAterms of these transactions, Oglethorpe leased the facility to three institutional investors for the useful life of the facility, who in turn leased it back to Oglethorpe for a term of 30 years. Oglethorpe will continue to control and operate Rocky Mountain during the leaseback term, and it intends to exercise its fixed price purchase option at the end of the leaseback period so as to retain all other rights of ownership with respect to the plant if it is advantageous for Oglethorpe to exercise such option. 26 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS On June 17, 1997, PECO Energy Company--Power Team ("PECO") filed an application with FERC pursuant to Section 211 of the Federal Power Act requesting FERC to compel Oglethorpe and/or GTC to provide PECO with 250 MW of firm point-to-point transmission service from the TVA-ITS interface to the Florida-ITS interface for an initial three-year period, with an automatic roll-over provision. PECO also seeks $10,000 per day in penalties from Oglethorpe and/or GTC, alleging bad faith and delays in negotiations. In their response to FERC, GTC and Oglethorpe contend that they negotiated with PECO in good faith, and thus there is no reasonable basis for imposing the transmissionpenalties sought by PECO. GTC also responded that it does not have firm "available transfer capability" at the TVA-ITS interface to fulfill PECO's request, after taking into account the need to protect system reliability, existing firm commitments, and distribution of electric energy in the State of Georgia, other than in certain counties, and for bulk power transactions, through use of the ITS. The ITS, togetherTVA-ITS interface to serve "native load," in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Council guidelines. In the event GTC is ordered by FERC to provide the requested service, PECO would be required to compensate GTC at rates set by FERC in the order. As a consequence of any such order, power purchased by Oglethorpe for delivery through the TVA-ITS interface would probably be curtailed (based on past operational experience at that interface), and could result in higher purchased power cost than would otherwise be the case. Although FERC transmission pricing policy is designed to ensure that a transmission provider is fully compensated for the cost of providing transmission service, potentially including opportunity cost, there can be no assurance that rates ordered by FERC for service to PECO would fully compensate GTC, Oglethorpe and the Members for the use of the transmission system facilities acquiredand for any resulting effect on reliability or constructedincrease in the cost of power. LEM has initiated a binding arbitration process as to certain load projections provided by MEAG and Dalton under agreementsOglethorpe to LEM in connection with GPC referred to below, was established in order to obtain the benefitsexecution of a coordinated developmentcertain of the parties' transmission facilitiespower marketer agreements between LEM and to make it unnecessary for any party to construct duplicative facilities. The ITS consists of all transmission facilities, including land, owned by the parties on the date the ITSA became effective and those thereafter acquired, which are located in the State of Georgia other than in the excluded counties and which are used or usable to transmit power of a certain minimum voltage and to transform power of a certain minimum voltage and a certain minimum capacity (the "Transmission Facilities"). GPC has entered into agreements with MEAG and Dalton that are substantially similar to the ITSA, and GPC may enter into such agreements with other entities. The ITSA will remain in effect through December 31, 2012 and, if not then terminated by five years' prior written notice by either party, will continue until so terminated. The ITSA is administered by a Joint Committee established by a Joint Committee Agreement, summarized below. Each year, the Joint Committee determines a four-year plan of additions to the Transmission Facilities that will reflect the current and anticipated future transmission requirements of the parties. Oglethorpe and GPC are each required to maintain an original cost investment in the Transmission Facilities in proportion to their respective Peak Loads (as defined in the ITSA). Oglethorpe and GPC are parties to a Transmission Facilities Operation and Maintenance Contract (the "Transmission Operation Contract"), under which GPC provides System Operator Services (as defined in the Transmission Operation Contract) for Oglethorpe. In addition, GPC is required to provide such supervision, operation and maintenance supplies, spare parts, equipment and labor for the operation, maintenance and construction as may be specified by Oglethorpe. GPC is also required to perform certain emergency work under the Transmission Operation Contract. Oglethorpe is permitted, upon notice to GPC, to perform, or contract with others for the performance of, certain services performed by GPC. Absent termination or amendment of the Transmission Operation Contract, however, GPC will continue to perform System Operator Services for Oglethorpe. The term of the Transmission Operation Contract will continue from year to year unless terminated by either party upon four years' notice. Oglethorpe is required to pay its proportionate share of the cost for the services provided by GPC. THE JOINT COMMITTEE AGREEMENT Oglethorpe, GPC, MEAG and Dalton are parties to a Joint Committee Agreement. In the past, the Joint Committee coordinated the implementation and administration of the various Ownership Agreements and Operating Agreements, the various integrated transmission system agreements, and the various integrated transmission system operation and maintenance agreements among the parties. However, the Nuclear Managing Board has assumed such responsibilities for Plants Hatch and Vogtle, the Plant Scherer Managing Board has assumed such responsibilities for Plant Scherer and an operating committee will assume such responsibilities for Plant Wansley once the proposed amendments to the Plant Wansley Operating Agreement are effective. (See "The Plant Agreements--HATCH, WANSLEY, VOGTLE"MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND SCHERER" herein.) The Joint Committee Agreement also makes allowance for the joint planning of future transmission and generation facilities. 24 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Information with respect to Oglethorpe's properties is set forth under the caption "THE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM" includedRESOURCES--Power Marketer Arrangements--LEM AGREEMENTS" in Item 1 for a discussion of the LEM Agreements and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGSthe future of these power marketer arrangements.) Oglethorpe is a party to various other actions and proceedings incident to its normal business. Liability in the event of final adverse determinations in any of these matters is either covered by insurance or, in the opinion of Oglethorpe's management, after consultation with counsel, should not in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of Oglethorpe. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Not applicable. 2527 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Not applicable.Applicable. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table presents selected historical financial data of Oglethorpe. The financial data presented as of the end of and for each year in the five-year period ended December 31, 1998, have been derived from the audited financial statements of Oglethorpe. Due to the Corporate Restructuring, the results of operations and financial condition reflect operations as a combined power supply, transmission and system operations company through March 31, 1997, and operations solely as a power supply company thereafter. These data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of Oglethorpe and the notes thereto included in Item 8, "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION - Corporate Restructuring" in Item 1 and "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS" in Item 7.
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(dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991Operating revenues: OPERATING REVENUES: Sales to Members ................Members........................ $ 1,030,7971,095,904 $1,000,319 $1,023,094 $1,030,797 $ 930,875 $ 899,720 $ 816,000 $ 763,657 Sales to non-Members.............non-Members.................... 48,263 47,533 78,343 118,764 125,207 200,940 268,763 300,293 ----------- ----------- ----------- --------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Total operating revenues ........revenues................... 1,144,167 1,047,852 1,101,437 1,149,561 1,056,082 1,100,660 1,084,763 1,063,950 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- OPERATING EXPENSES: Fuel.............................Operating expenses: Fuel.................................... 191,399 206,315 206,524 219,062 203,444 176,342 167,288 165,168 Production....................... 133,858 132,723 129,972 115,915 130,041Production.............................. 198,378 181,923 173,497 175,777 170,880 Purchased power..................power......................... 387,662 266,875 229,089 264,844 227,477 271,970 230,510 229,898 Depreciation and amortization....amortization........... 124,074 126,730 163,130 139,024 131,056 128,060 126,047 135,152 Taxes............................ 27,561 24,741 25,148 19,634 42,422 Other operating expenses......... 56,535 49,234 44,876 50,578 49,373expenses................ - 6,334 46,448 42,177 35,818 ----------- ----------- ----------- --------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Total operating expenses.........expenses................... 901,513 788,177 818,688 840,884 768,675 776,368 709,972 752,054 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- OPERATING MARGIN...................Operating margin........................... 242,654 259,675 282,749 308,677 287,407 324,292 374,791 311,896 OTHER INCOME, NET..................Other income, net.......................... 42,293 46,646 65,334 33,710 40,795 38,741 45,928 113,441 NET INTEREST CHARGES...............Net interest charges....................... (263,867) (283,916) (326,331) (320,129) (305,120) (350,652) (393,247) (396,892) ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- MARGIN BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE... 22,258 23,082 12,381 27,472 28,445 CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES...... -- -- 13,340 -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- NET MARGIN.........................Net margin................................. $ 21,080 $ 22,405 $ 21,752 $ 22,258 $ 23,082 $ 25,721 $ 27,472 $ 28,445----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ELECTRIC PLANT, NET:Electric plant, net: In service.......................service.............................. $ 4,436,009 $ 3,980,439 $ 4,054,956 $ 4,122,411 $ 4,196,9663,429,704 $3,588,204 $4,345,200 $4,436,009 $3,980,439 Construction work in progress....progress........... 20,948 13,578 31,181 35,753 538,789 450,965 322,628 178,980----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- $ 3,450,652 $3,601,782 $4,376,381 $4,471,762 $4,519,228 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Total assets............................... $ 4,506,265 $4,509,857 $5,362,175 $5,438,496 $5,346,330 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Capitalization: Long-term debt.......................... $ 4,471,762 $ 4,519,228 $ 4,505,921 $ 4,445,039 $ 4,375,946 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- TOTAL ASSETS....................... $ 5,438,536 $ 5,346,330 $ 5,323,890 $ 5,359,597 $ 5,246,435 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- CAPITALIZATION: Long-term debt................... $ 4,207,320 $ 4,128,080 $ 4,058,251 $ 4,095,796 $ 4,093,2183,177,883 $3,258,046 $4,052,470 $4,207,320 $4,128,080 Obligation under capital leases..leases......... 282,299 288,638 293,682 296,478 303,749 303,458 302,061 300,833Other obligations....................... 55,755 52,176 41,685 - - Patronage capital and membership fees............................fees... 352,701 330,509 356,229 338,891 309,496 289,982 264,261 236,789----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- $ 3,868,638 $3,929,369 $4,744,066 $4,842,689 $4,741,325 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------Property additions......................... $ 4,842,68943,904 $ 4,741,32563,527 $ 4,651,691 $ 4,662,118 $ 4,630,840 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- PROPERTY ADDITIONS.................93,704 $ 138,921 $ 206,345 $ 235,285 $ 232,283 $ 225,021----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ENERGY SUPPLY (MEGAWATT-HOURS)Energy supply (megawatt-hours): Generated........................Generated............................... 17,781,896 17,722,059 17,866,143 18,402,839 16,924,038 14,575,920 13,805,683 12,686,323 Purchased........................Purchased............................... 8,544,714 6,377,643 6,606,931 5,738,634 4,381,087 7,620,815 6,233,262 6,915,758 ----------- ----------- ----------- --------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Available for sale...............sale...................... 26,326,610 24,099,702 24,473,074 24,141,473 21,305,125 22,196,735 20,038,945 19,602,081----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Member revenue per kWh sold................ 4.70(cent) 4.83(cent) 5.11(cent) 5.53(cent) 5.65(cent) ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- MEMBER REVENUE PER KWH SOLD........ 5.53CENTS 5.65CENTS 5.47CENTS 5.55CENTS 5.36CENTS ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------------------- ---------- ---------- -----------
2628 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS GENERAL CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING Oglethorpe Power Corporation (Oglethorpe) and its 39 electric distribution cooperative members (Members) completed a corporate restructuring (the Corporate Restructuring) in 1997 in which Oglethorpe was divided into three separate operating companies. Oglethorpe's transmission business was sold to, and is now owned and operated by, Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC). Oglethorpe's system operations business was sold to, and is now owned and operated by, Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC). (See Note 11 of Notes to Financial Statements.) Oglethorpe continues to operate its power supply business and retains all of its owned and leased generation assets. In connection with the Corporate Restructuring, Oglethorpe undertook to remove the costs of its marketing services business from its general rates and recover these costs on a fee-for-service basis. To do so, Oglethorpe created a wholly owned subsidiary, EnerVision, Inc., Tailored Energy Solutions (EnerVision) to which it transferred its marketing services business. On October 15, 1998, the senior associates of EnerVision purchased the company from Oglethorpe. EnerVision continues to serve the Georgia electric cooperatives and also provides services to Oglethorpe and other clients. The sale of EnerVision did not have a material effect on Oglethorpe's financial condition or results of operations. MARGINS AND PATRONAGE CAPITAL Oglethorpe operates on a not-for-profit basis and, accordingly, seeks only to generate revenues sufficient to recover its cost of service and to generate margins sufficient to establish reasonable reserves and meet certain financial coverage requirements. Revenues in excess of current period costs in any year are designated as net margin in Oglethorpe's statements of revenues and expenses and patronage capital as net margin.capital. Retained net margins are designated on Oglethorpe's balance sheets as patronage capital, which is allocated to each of the Members on the basis of its electricity purchases from Oglethorpe. Since its formation in 1974, Oglethorpe has generated a positive net margin in each year and had a balance of $353 million in patronage capital as of December 31, 1995, had a balance of $339 million in patronage capital.1998. Oglethorpe's equity ratio (patronage capital and membership fees divided by total capitalization) increased from 8.4% at December 31, 1997 to 9.1% at December 31, 1998. Patronage capital constitutes the principal equity of Oglethorpe. Under Oglethorpe's patronage capital retirement policy, margins are returned to the Members 30 years after the year in which the margins are earned. Pursuant to such policy, no patronage capital would be retired until 2010, at which time the 1979 patronage capital would be returned. (See "Proposed Restructuring" below regarding a special patronage capital distribution contemplated in connection with the proposed restructuring.) Any distributions of patronage capital are subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors andDirectors. However, under the approval byIndenture dated as of March 1, 1997, from Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee (Mortgage Indenture), Oglethorpe is prohibited from making any distribution of patronage capital to the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), formerly known asMembers if, at the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).time thereof or after giving effect thereto, (i) an event of default exists under the Mortgage Indenture, (ii) Oglethorpe's equity ratio (patronage capital and membership fees divided byas of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is less than 20% of Oglethorpe's total capitalization) increased from 6.5% at December 31, 1994capitalization, or (iii) the aggregate amount expended for distributions on or after the date on which Oglethorpe's equity first reaches 20% of Oglethorpe's total capitalization exceeds 35% of Oglethorpe's aggregate net margins earned after such date. This last restriction, however, will not apply if, after giving effect to 7.0% at December 31, 1995.such distribution, Oglethorpe's equity as of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is not less than 30% of Oglethorpe's total capitalization. RATES AND FINANCIAL COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS Oglethorpe hasREGULATION Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contracts, dated August 1, 1996 (Wholesale Power Contracts) entered into an "all-requirements" wholesale power contract withbetween Oglethorpe and each of its Members. Pursuant to such contracts,the Members, Oglethorpe is required to design capacity and energy rates that generate sufficient revenues to recover all costs as described in such contracts, and to establish and maintain reasonable margins.margins and to meet its financial coverage requirements. Oglethorpe reviews its capacity rates at least annually to ensure that its fixed costs are being adequately recovered and, if necessary, adjusts its rates to meet its net margin goals. Oglethorpe's energy rate is set annually and adjusted at mid-yearestablished to recover actual fuel and variable operations and maintenance costs. Rate revisions by Oglethorpe are subject toA new rate schedule became effective under the approval of the RUS and, to date, the RUS has not reduced or delayed the effectiveness of any rate increase proposed by Oglethorpe. The capacity rate which Oglethorpe usedWholesale Power Contracts on April 1, 1997, in 1993 and 1994 was based on a proportional allocation of fixed costs over the previous year's billing demand for each Member. Consequently, the rate produced capacity revenues (which included the recovery of margins) which were constant throughout the year and were virtually unaffected by current year factors. In 1995, Oglethorpe implemented two additional capacity rate options in an effort to provide greater flexibility to the Members. These options allocated fixed costs using billing determinants of the current year. These rates produced differing monthly amounts of capacity revenues throughout the year and introduced some variability and uncertainty as to the level of revenues and margins to be received. Due to extreme weather conditions and other factors, the new rates options produced $2.5 million of revenues in excess of budgeted amounts. Such amounts will be returned to the Members in 1996. Under an interim rate mechanism, effective from January 1, 1996 to April 30, 1996, each Member has an assigned share of responsibility for fixed costs based on an agreed-upon allocation. Under this approach, capacity costs will be collected in equal monthly amounts. In connection with the approval on March 29, 1996 of a Restructuring Agreement (discussed below under "Proposed Restructuring"), Oglethorpe's Board extended the interim rate mechanism through the end of 1996, subject to rate changes that might be adopted in connection with a new long-term power supply arrangement (discussed below under "Results of Operations--FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE"). The Restructuring Agreement contemplates that aCorporate Restructuring. This new rate schedule would be effective for 1997 which would implementimplements on a long-term basis the assignment to each Member of responsibility for fixed costscosts. The monthly charges for capacity and other non-energy charges are based on historical demand factors. In 1996, management expects a rate formula using the Oglethorpe budget. The Board of Directors may adjust such capacity and other non-energy charges during the year through an adjustment to the annual budget. Energy charges are based on actual energy costs, whether incurred from generation or purchased power resources or under the power marketer arrangements. Under the Mortgage Indenture, Oglethorpe is required, subject to any necessary regulatory approval, to establish and collect rates that are reasonably expected, together with other revenues of Oglethorpe, to yield a Margins for Interest (MFI) Ratio for each fiscal year equal to at least 1.10. The MFI Ratio is determined by dividing the sum of 29 (i) Oglethorpe's net increasemargins (after certain defined adjustments), (ii) Interest Charges and (iii) any amount included in fixed costs duenet margins for accruals for federal or state income taxes by Interest Charges. The definition of MFI takes into account any item of net margin, loss, gain or expenditure of any affiliate or subsidiary of Oglethorpe only if Oglethorpe has received such net margins or gains as a dividend or other distribution from such affiliate or subsidiary or if Oglethorpe has made a payment with respect to absorbingsuch losses or expenditures. The rate schedule also includes a full year's costsPrior Period Adjustment (PPA) mechanism designed to ensure that Oglethorpe achieves the minimum 1.10 MFI Ratio. Amounts, if any, by which Oglethorpe fails to achieve a minimum 1.10 MFI Ratio would be accrued as of December 31 of the Rocky Mountain pumped storage hydroelectric facility (Rocky Mountain); however, becauseapplicable year and collected from the Members during the period April through December of anticipated increasesthe following year. Amounts within a range from a 1.10 MFI Ratio to a 1.20 MFI Ratio are retained as patronage capital. Amounts, if any, by which Oglethorpe exceeds the maximum 1.20 MFI Ratio would be charged against revenues as of December 31 of the applicable year and refunded to the Members during the period April through December of the following year. The rate schedule formula is intended to provide for the collection of revenues which, together with revenues from all other sources, are equal to all costs and expenses recorded by Oglethorpe, plus amounts necessary to achieve at least the minimum 1.10 MFI Ratio. For 1998 and 1997, Oglethorpe achieved an MFI Ratio of 1.10. For comparative purposes only, the pro forma MFI Ratio for 1996 would have been 1.09. Under the Mortgage Indenture and related loan contract with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), adjustments to Oglethorpe's rates to reflect changes in energy sales and decreasesOglethorpe's budgets are not subject to RUS approval, except for any reduction in energy costs, average Member revenues (measuredrates in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh)) should remain ata fiscal year following a fiscal year in which Oglethorpe has failed to meet the minimum 1.10 MFI Ratio set forth in the Mortgage Indenture. Changes to the rate schedule under the Wholesale Power Contracts are subject to RUS approval. Oglethorpe's rates are not subject to the approval of any other federal or nearstate agency or authority, including the 1995 level.Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC). Prior to 1997, Oglethorpe utilizesutilized a Times Interest Earned Ratio (TIER) as the basis for establishing its annual net margin goal. Under Oglethorpe's prior mortgage, Oglethorpe was required to implement rates that were designed to maintain an annual TIER of not less than 1.05. For 1996, Oglethorpe's Board of Directors set a net margin goal to be the amount required to produce a TIER of 1.07 and such TIER was achieved. In addition to the TIER requirement, Oglethorpe was also required under the prior mortgage to implement rates designed to maintain a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSC) of not less than 1.0 and an Annual Debt Service Coverage Ratio (ADSCR) of not less than 1.25. Oglethorpe always met or exceeded the TIER, DSC and ADSCR requirements of the prior mortgage. TIER is determined by dividing the sum of Oglethorpe's net margin plus interest on long-term debt (including interest charged to construction) by Oglethorpe's interest on long-term debt (including interest charged to construction). The RUS Mortgage requires Oglethorpe to implement rates that are designed to maintain an annual TIER of not less than 1.05. Oglethorpe's Board of Directors set an annual net margin goal to be the amount required to produce a TIER of 1.07 in 1993 through 1995. The net margin goal for 1996 is also a 1.07 TIER. In addition to the TIER requirement under the RUS Mortgage, Oglethorpe is also required under the RUS Mortgage to implement rates designed to maintain a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSC) of not less than 1.0 and an Annual Debt Service Coverage Ratio (ADSCR) of not less than 1.25. By paying in full or defeasing certain outstanding pollution control revenue bonds (PCBs), Oglethorpe could reduce the ADSCR requirement to 1.15. DSC is determined by dividing the sum of Oglethorpe's net margin plus interest on long-term debt (including interest charged to construction) plus depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of nuclear fuel and debt discount and expense) by Oglethorpe's interest and principal payable on long-term debt 27 (including interest charged to construction). ADSCR is determined by dividing the sum of Oglethorpe's net margin plus interest on long-term debt (excluding interest charged to construction) plus depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of nuclear fuel and debt discount and expense) by Oglethorpe's interest and principal payable on long-term debt secured under the RUS Mortgageprior mortgage (excluding interest charged to construction). RESULTS OF OPERATIONS POWER MARKETER ARRANGEMENTS Oglethorpe is utilizing long-term power marketer arrangements to reduce the cost of power to the Members. Oglethorpe has always met or exceededentered into power marketer agreements with LG&E Energy Marketing Inc. (LEM) effective January 1, 1997, for approximately 50% of the TIER, DSC and ADSCRload requirements of the RUS Mortgage. TIER, DSCMembers and ADSCRwith Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. (Morgan Stanley), effective May 1, 1997, with respect to 50% of the Members' then forecasted load requirements. The LEM agreements are based on the actual requirements of the Members during the contract term, whereas the Morgan Stanley agreement represents a fixed supply obligation. Generally, these arrangements reduce the cost of supplying power to the Members by limiting the risk of unit availability, by providing a guaranteed benefit for the years 1993use of excess resources and by providing future power needs at a fixed price. All of Oglethorpe's existing generating facilities and power purchase arrangements are available for use by LEM and Morgan Stanley for the term of the respective agreements. Oglethorpe continues to be responsible for all of the costs of its system resources but receives revenue, as described below, from LEM and Morgan Stanley for the use of the resources. At the request of LEM, the parties have discussed the future of the LEM arrangements. LEM has initiated the contractually defined binding arbitration process as to certain load projections provided by Oglethorpe to LEM. Oglethorpe continues to receive power under the LEM 30 agreements and believes the agreements are enforceable against LEM. Even so, given LEM's announced intention to discontinue its merchant energy trading and sales business, instead of performing itself, LEM could, with consent of Oglethorpe and the RUS, make alternative arrangements, including assigning performance to an acceptable third party, or otherwise make Oglethorpe whole from any damages incurred as a result of termination. Oglethorpe believes that LEM has the ability, financial and otherwise, to perform its obligations under these agreements. The current uncertainty relating to the LEM arrangements does not adversely affect Oglethorpe's ability to meet its Members' load requirements but could, in the future, affect the sources and prices for such power. If LEM was to cease to perform its obligations under the LEM agreements or the LEM agreements were to be terminated, Oglethorpe expects to be able to serve its Members' needs through 1995its existing owned and purchased capacity, supplemented by additional capacity either purchased in the wholesale market, constructed or otherwise acquired. Termination of the LEM agreements would however eliminate a source of power at contractually fixed prices and thus would introduce additional uncertainty regarding future power costs and Member rates. Oglethorpe's management does not expect the ultimate resolution of the LEM arrangements will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Oglethorpe utilized short-term power marketer arrangements during 1996. The initial agreement was with Enron Power Marketing, Inc. (EPMI) and was in place January through August. From September through December 1996, another power marketer arrangement was utilized with Duke/Louis Dreyfus L.L.C. (DLD). Under each of the agreements, the power marketer was required to provide to Oglethorpe at a favorable fixed rate all the energy needed to meet the Members' requirements and Oglethorpe was required to provide to the power marketer at cost, subject to certain limitations, upon request, all energy available from Oglethorpe's total power resources. Under both agreements, Oglethorpe continued to operate the power supply system and continued to dispatch the generating resources to ensure system reliability. CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING As a result of the Corporate Restructuring, the Statements of Revenues and Expenses for 1998 reflect Oglethorpe's operations solely as a power supply company, whereas the Statements of Revenues and Expenses for 1997 reflect operations as a combined power supply, transmission and system operations company through March 31, 1997, and operations solely as a power supply company thereafter. Although the Corporate Restructuring was completed on March 11, 1997, pursuant to the restructuring agreement among Oglethorpe, GTC and GSOC, all transmission-related and systems operations-related revenues were assigned to Oglethorpe, and all transmission-related and systems operations-related costs were paid or reimbursed by Oglethorpe during the period March 11, 1997 through March 31, 1997. OPERATING REVENUES SALES TO MEMBERS. Revenues from Members are collected pursuant to the Wholesale Power Contracts and are a function of the demand for power by the Members' consumers and Oglethorpe's cost of service. Revenues from sales to Members increased by 9.6% for 1998 compared to 1997 and decreased by 2.2% for 1997 compared to 1996. The components of Member revenues were as follows:
1995 1994 1993 ---- ---- ----- ------------------------------------------------------------ 1998 1997 1996 (dollars in thousands) - ------------------------------------------------------------ TIER 1.07 1.07 1.07 DSC 1.21 1.19 1.23 ADSCR 1.27 1.25 1.26Capacity revenues $ 623,464 $ 652,910 $ 755,501 Energy revenues 472,440 347,409 267,593 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total $1,095,904 $1,000,319 $1,023,094 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- - ------------------------------------------------------------
Historically, by setting rates to meetThe decrease in capacity revenues was primarily the TIER goals established by Oglethorpe's Board, the DSC and ADSCR requirementsresult of the RUS Mortgage have always been met or exceeded. Based on Oglethorpe's current financial projections, however, TIER levelsCorporate Restructuring. For 1997 compared to 1996, Member capacity revenues declined by approximately $75 million due to the transfer of the transmission and system operations businesses to GTC and GSOC. Also, as discussed under "Other Income (Expense)" herein, Member revenues for 1997 of approximately $19.5 million related to EnerVision were reflected in "Other Income" since these marketing support activities are no longer part of operations of the current Board policy may not produce rates sufficientpower supply business. In addition, in August 1997, capacity revenues were reduced by a $4 million refund to meet the current ADSCR requirementMembers as a result of an interim budget adjustment to reflect higher than anticipated investment income. For 1998 compared to 1997, Member capacity revenues were reduced by an additional $28 million related to revenues of the transmission and system operations businesses previously reflected in Oglethorpe in the near future.first quarter of 1997. The increases in Member energy revenues over the past three years reflect both higher energy prices in the marketplace and greater volumes of energy sold to Members. Actual energy costs are passed through to the Members such that energy revenues equal energy costs. Energy revenues from Members increased by 36.0% from 1997 to 1998 and by 29.8% from 1996 to 1997. The following table summarizes the amounts of kilowatt-hours (kWh) sold to Members and total operating revenues per kWh during each of the past three years:
- ------------------------------------------------------ Kilowatt-hours Cents per Kilowatt-hour (in thousands) - ------------------------------------------------------ 1998 23,315,950 4.70 1997 20,664,786 4.83(1) 1996 19,807,101 5.11 - ------------------------------------------------------
(1) Excludes revenues related to the transmission and system operations business effective April 1, 1997. 31 In that event, Oglethorpe would have1998, a hot summer combined with growth in the Member systems' service territories resulted in a 12.8% increase in kWh sales to set ratesMembers. In spite of mild weather in 1997, kWh sales to meetMembers increased by 4.3% compared to 1996 due to continued growth in the current ADSCR requirement or take actionMember systems' service territories. The energy portion of Member revenues per kWh increased 20.5% in 1998 compared to lower the ADSCR requirement by prepaying or defeasing certain PCBs as described above. MISCELLANEOUS As with utilities generally, inflation has the effect of increasing1997 and 24.4% in 1997 compared to 1996. The increase in the cost of energy supplied to the Members resulted primarily from higher purchased power costs as discussed under "Operating Expenses" below. For 1998 compared to 1997, the increase was the result of significantly higher prices experienced in the wholesale electricity markets. For 1997 compared to 1996, the increase was the result of the short-term power marketer arrangements with DLD and EPMI which allowed Oglethorpe to pass through significant savings during 1996. SALES TO NON-MEMBERS. Sales of electric services to non-Members were primarily from energy sales to other utilities and power marketers, and pursuant to contractual arrangements with Georgia Power Company (GPC). The following table summarizes the amounts of non-Member revenues from these sources for the past three years:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 (dollars in thousands) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales to other utilities $ 28,890 $ 18,342 $ 39,567 Sales to power marketers 19,373 14,623 15,895 GPC-power supply arrangements - 12,360 13,092 ITS transmission agreements - 2,208 9,789 --------- --------- --------- Total $ 48,263 $ 47,533 $ 78,343 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues from sales to non-Members increased in 1998 compared to 1997 and declined in 1997 compared to 1996. Sales to other utilities in 1998 and 1997 represent sales made directly by Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe sells for its own account any energy available from the portion of its resources dedicated to Morgan Stanley that is not scheduled by Morgan Stanley pursuant to its power marketer arrangements. Sales to other utilities were higher in 1998 due to three factors: (1) capacity revenues received under an agreement entered into with Alabama Electric Cooperative to sell 100 megawatts (MW) of capacity for the period June 1998 through December 2005; (2) revenues received from GPC for energy imbalance under terms of the Coordination Services Agreement; and (3) higher energy prices experienced in the wholesale electricity markets during the summer months of 1998. EPMI and DLD initiated sales to other utilities in 1996. In 1996, where the power marketer did not have a contractual relationship with the purchaser and Oglethorpe did, Oglethorpe recorded the sale and credited the revenues to the power marketer in its monthly billing. Under the LEM and Morgan Stanley power marketer arrangements, and previously, under the EPMI and DLD power marketer arrangements, sales to the power marketers represented the net energy transmitted on behalf of LEM, Morgan Stanley, EPMI and DLD off-system on a daily basis from Oglethorpe's total resources. Such energy was sold to LEM, EPMI and DLD at Oglethorpe's cost, subject to certain limitations, and to Morgan Stanley at a contractually fixed price. The volume of sales to power marketers depends primarily on the power marketers' decisions for servicing their load requirements. The third source of non-Member revenues was power supply arrangements with GPC. These revenues were derived, for the most part, from energy sales arising from dispatch situations whereby GPC caused co-owned coal-fired generating resources to be operated when Oglethorpe's system did not require all of its contractual entitlement to the generation. These revenues compensated Oglethorpe for its costs because, under the operating agreements (before the agreements were amended as discussed below), Oglethorpe was responsible for its share of fuel costs any time a unit operated. Pursuant to the amendments to the Plant Wansley ownership and operating agreements, Oglethorpe elected to separately dispatch its ownership interest in Plant Wansley beginning May 1, 1997. Thereafter, Plant Wansley ceased to be a source of this type of sales transaction; therefore, this type of sale to GPC has ended. The fourth source of non-Member revenues was primarily payments from GPC for use of the Integrated Transmission System (ITS) and related transmission interfaces. GPC compensated Oglethorpe to the extent that Oglethorpe's percentage of investment in the ITS exceeded its percentage use of the system. In such case, Oglethorpe was entitled to compensation for the use of its investment by the other ITS participants. As a result of the Corporate Restructuring, all of the revenues in this category have accrued to GTC since April 1, 1997. OPERATING EXPENSES Oglethorpe's operating expenses increased 14.4% in 1998 compared to 1997 and decreased 3.7% in 1997 compared to 1996. The increase in operating expenses in 1998 resulted primarily from higher purchased power costs, however, there were also changes in fuel and production expenses. The overall decrease in operating expenses for 1997 compared to 1996 was primarily attributable to the expenses relating to the transmission business assumed by GTC in connection with the Corporate Restructuring. Production expenses were higher in 1998 partly as a result of unscheduled maintenance outages at Plant Scherer Unit No. 1 and Plant Vogtle Unit No. 2 and partly due to higher amortization of deferred nuclear refueling outage costs. The increase in 1997 production operations and maintenance costs was partly attributable to a maintenance outage at Scherer Unit No. 1. In addition, effective January 1, 1996, the costs of nuclear refueling outages are deferred and amortized over the 18-month period following 32 the outage. Such change in accounting resulted in a $12.4 million deferral of maintenance costs in 1996. The decrease in total fuel costs in 1998 compared to 1997 resulted partly from the difference in the mix of generation, with a higher percentage of the generation from nuclear and less fossil than in 1997. The higher nuclear generation was achieved as a result of having two refueling outages in 1998 compared to three in 1997. In addition, the average fossil fuel cost per megawatt-hour (MWh) for 1998 decreased by 8.4% compared to 1997 primarily due to lower coal prices. Purchased power costs increased 45.3% in 1998 compared to 1997 and increased 16.5% in 1997 compared to 1996 as result of significantly higher purchased power energy costs, as follows:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 (dollars in thousands) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capacity costs $115,599 $134,384 $141,047 Energy costs 272,063 132,491 88,042 -------- -------- -------- Total $387,662 $266,875 $229,089 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purchased power capacity costs were 14.0% lower in 1998 compared to 1997 and 4.7% lower in 1997 compared to 1996 primarily due to the elimination on September 1 of each year of a 250 MW component block (coal-fired units) of the Block Power Sale Agreement (the BPSA) between Oglethorpe and GPC. Purchased power energy costs increased by 105.3% in 1998 compared to 1997, and by 50.5% in 1997 compared to 1996. The average cost of purchased power energy per MWh increased 53.3% in 1998 compared to 1997 and increased 55.9% in 1997 compared to 1996. The increase in average cost in 1998 resulted from significant price increases experienced in the wholesale electricity markets. The increase in average cost in 1997 resulted from significant energy cost savings realized in 1996 from the EPMI and DLD power marketer arrangements. The volumes of purchased power increased by 34.0% in 1998 compared to 1997, and decreased by 3.5% in 1997 compared to 1996. The higher volumes of purchased power in 1998 utilized to serve Member load that was not contractually provided by the power marketers resulted in a significant increase in the average kWh cost of energy to the Members, as noted under "Operating Revenue-Sales to Members" above. Purchased power expenses for the years 1996 through 1998 reflect the cost of capacity and energy purchases under various long-term power purchase agreements. These long-term agreements have, in some cases, take-or-pay minimum energy requirements. For 1996 through 1998, Oglethorpe utilized its energy from these power purchase agreements in excess of the take-or-pay requirements. Oglethorpe's capacity and energy expenses under these agreements amounted to approximately $173 million in 1998, $176 million in 1997 and $191 million in 1996. For a discussion of the power purchase agreements, see Note 9 of Notes to Financial Statements. The decrease in depreciation and amortization for 1998 and 1997 compared to 1996 resulted from the Corporate Restructuring. For 1997, other operating expenses reflected expenses for the power delivery portion of the business (which was subsequently transferred to GTC in connection with the Corporate Restructuring) for the period prior to April 1, 1997. Other operating expenses for 1996 represent both power delivery expenses and marketing services expenses. As discussed under "Other Income (Expense)" herein, such marketing services expenses for 1997 of approximately $18.3 million related to EnerVision were shown (net of marketing support activities revenues) in "Other Income (Expense)" since these marketing support activities were no longer part of operations of the power supply business. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Investment income was higher in 1997 compared to 1996 as a result of higher earnings from the decommissioning fund and partly due to income from the deposits from the Rocky Mountain transactions. (See "Financial Condition-Rocky MOUNTAIN LEASE TRANSACTIONS.") The deposits were made in December 1996 and January 1997. In 1997, the caption "Other" reflected a margin of approximately $1.2 million related to Oglethorpe's marketing services business which was subsequently transferred to EnerVision. As discussed in "General--Corporate Restructuring" above, EnerVision was purchased from Oglethorpe by its senior associates on October 15, 1998. For 1998, the caption "Other" includes no net margin or loss from the results of operations and sale of EnerVision. Prior to the completion of the first unit of Plant Vogtle in 1987, Oglethorpe's Board of Directors implemented a rate mechanism that facilitated the gradual absorption of the costs of Plant Vogtle by the Members. In each of the years 1985 through 1995, Oglethorpe exceeded its annual net margin goal, and under this rate mechanism, Oglethorpe retained such excess margins for later use in mitigating rate increases associated with Plant Vogtle and, subsequently, with the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Facility (Rocky Mountain). In each year beginning with 1989, a portion of these margins was returned to the Members through billing credits and the previously deferred revenues were recognized as "Other income". In 1996, Oglethorpe utilized all remaining amounts available ($32.0 million) under the deferred margin rate mechanism and this mechanism ended. INTEREST CHARGES Net interest charges decreased for 1998 compared to 1997 and for 1997 compared to 1996 due to the debt assumed by GTC in connection with the Corporate Restructuring and due to interest costs savings from 33 refinancings. The increase in amortization of debt discount and expense for 1998 compared to 1997 was primarily due to the accelerated amortization of $24 million in premiums paid to the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) for refinancing $424 million of debt. These costs will be amortized over a period of approximately 3 1/2 years beginning in 1998. See "Financial Condition-Refinancing Transactions" for further discussion. NET MARGIN AND COMPREHENSIVE MARGIN Oglethorpe's net margin for 1998 was $21.1 million compared to $22.4 million for 1997. Since Oglethorpe's margin requirement is based on a ratio applied to interest charges, the reduction in interest charges resulting from the Corporate Restructuring also reduced Oglethorpe's margin requirement effective April 1, 1997. Comprehensive margin is now reported on the Statements of Revenues and Expenses, consistent with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income", issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. This Statement requires the reporting of all components of changes in equity on the Statement of Revenues and Expenses. For Oglethorpe, the only additional item being reported is the net change in unrealized gains on investments in available-for-sale securities. FINANCIAL CONDITION GENERAL The principal changes in Oglethorpe's financial condition in 1998 were due to property additions, reductions in the cost of capital and an increase in patronage capital. Property additions totaled $44 million and were funded entirely with funds from operations. A decrease in the cost of capital was achieved through the refinancing of $194 million (net of amounts assumed by GTC) of tax-exempt pollution control revenue bonds (PCBs) and $424 million of FFB debt. The average interest rate on long-term debt decreased from 6.46% at December 31, 1997 to 6.15% at December 31, 1998. (See "Refinancing Transactions" herein.) Oglethorpe's equity (patronage capital) increased by $22 million primarily due to the retained net margins achieved in 1998. CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS As part of its ongoing capital planning, Oglethorpe forecasts expenditures required for generation facilities and other capital projects. The table below details these expenditure forecasts for 1999 through 2001. Actual construction costs may vary from the estimates listed below because of factors such as changes in business conditions, fluctuating rates of load growth, environmental requirements, design changes and rework required by regulatory bodies, delays in obtaining necessary federal and other regulatory approvals, construction delays, cost of capital, equipment, material and labor, and decisions to construct, rather than purchase, additional capacity.
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital Expenditures (dollars in thousands) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Generating Nuclear General Plant(1) Fuel Plant AFUDC(2) Total 1999 $ 23,358 $ 35,060 $ 5,382 $ 985 $ 64,785 2000 44,971 39,007 4,000 1,416 89,394 2001 46,794 33,892 4,120 1,360 86,166 -------- -------- ------- ------- -------- Total $115,123 $107,959 $13,502 $ 3,761 $240,345 -------- -------- ------- ------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ------- -------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Consists of capital expenditures required for replacements and additions to facilities in service and compliance with environmental regulations. (2) Allowance for funds used during construction of generation and general plant facilities. Oglethorpe's investment in electric plant, net of depreciation, was approximately $3.5 billion as of December 31, 1998. Expenditures for property additions during 1998 amounted to $44 million and were funded entirely from operations. These expenditures were primarily for additions and replacements to generation facilities. In addition to the funds needed for capital expenditures, approximately $296 million will be required over the next three years (1999-2001) for current sinking fund requirements and maturities of long-term debt. Of this amount, $242 million, or 82%, relates to the repayment of RUS and FFB debt. Excluded from these amounts is the amount of debt assumed by GTC and GSOC as part of the Corporate Restructuring. LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL In the past, Oglethorpe has obtained the majority of its long-term financing from RUS-guaranteed loans funded by FFB. Oglethorpe has also obtained a substantial portion of its long-term financing requirements from PCBs. In addition, Oglethorpe's operations have consistently provided a sizable contribution to its funding of capital requirements, such that internally generated funds have provided interim funding or long-term capital for nuclear fuel reloads, new generation, general plant facilities, replacements and additions to existing facilities, and retirement of long-term debt. Oglethorpe anticipates that it will meet its future capital requirements through 2001 primarily with funds generated from operations and, if necessary, with short-term borrowings. The interest rate swap arrangements relating to two PCB transactions and the Rocky Mountain lease transactions contain certain minimum liquidity requirements. As of December 31, 1998, Oglethorpe was required to maintain minimum liquidity of $80 million under these agreements, and its available liquidity exceeded that amount. 34 See "Rocky Mountain Lease Transactions" herein and Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements for further discussion of these transactions. To meet short-term cash needs and liquidity requirements, Oglethorpe had, as of December 31, 1998, (i) approximately $106 million in cash and temporary cash investments, (ii) $73 million in other short-term investments and (iii) up to $290 million total available under the following credit facilities ($51 million of which was in use):
- ----------------------------------------------------------- Short-Term Credit Facilities Amount - ----------------------------------------------------------- Commercial paper $240,000,000 Committed line of credit: SunTrust Bank, Atlanta 30,000,000 Uncommitted line of credit: National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) 50,000,000 - -----------------------------------------------------------
Under its commercial paper program, Oglethorpe may issue commercial paper not to exceed $240 million outstanding at any one time. The commercial paper is backed 100% by committed lines of credit provided by a group of banks for which SunTrust Bank acts as agent. The maximum amount that can be outstanding at any one time under the commercial paper program and the other lines of credit totals $290 million due to certain restrictions contained in the SunTrust Bank committed line of credit agreement. As of December 31, 1998, $51 million of commercial paper was outstanding. Of this amount, $43 million relates to the interim financing of a 217 MW combustion turbine (CT) project expected to be completed by June 1999. This project is owned by a newly formed cooperative, Smarr EMC, which is owned by 36 of Oglethorpe's 39 Members. It is expected that by June 1999, Smarr EMC will secure, on a non-recourse basis to Oglethorpe, permanent financing for this CT project and repay Oglethorpe for the interim financing. The remaining $8 million of the commercial paper outstanding as of December 31, 1998 was issued to finance, also on an interim basis, the construction program. Operatingof an additional 500 MW of CT projects expected to be completed by the summer of 2000. These CTs will be owned by some or all of the Members in Smarr EMC or a similar entity. The maximum amount of commercial paper that is estimated to be outstanding in conjunction with the interim financing of these CT projects is $100 million in 1999 and construction$150 million in 2000. REFINANCING TRANSACTIONS Since the early 1990s, Oglethorpe has had an on-going program to reduce its interest costs have been less affected by inflation overrefinancing or prepaying a sizeable portion of its high-interest rate debt. This program continued in 1998 with the last few years because ratesrefinancing of inflation have been relatively low. Currently,$424 million of FFB debt and $194 million of PCB debt. As a result of this program, Oglethorpe has reduced the average interest rate on its total long-term debt from 8.83% at December 31, 1991 to 6.15% at December 31, 1998. Oglethorpe has also implemented a program under which it is refinancing, on a continued tax-exempt basis, the annual principal maturities of certain tax-exempt serial bonds and the annual sinking fund payments on certain tax-exempt term bonds. The refinancing of these principal maturities allows Oglethorpe to preserve a low-cost source of financing while conserving cash. To date, Oglethorpe has refinanced approximately $64 million under this program (including $13.5 million in 1998; net of amounts assumed by GTC) and plans to refinance PCB principal maturing through the year 2002. In connection with the Corporate Restructuring, Oglethorpe defeased approximately $92 million in principal amount of Series 1992 PCBs. Initially these bonds were defeased with proceeds from the issuance of approximately $92 million in commercial paper. In March and April of 1998, Oglethorpe repaid the commercial paper issuance with two medium-term loans of $46.1 million each, one from CoBank and one from CFC. Oglethorpe ultimately expects to refinance the two medium-term loans with an issuance of PCBs in the fall of 2002. Also, in connection with the Corporate Restructuring, Oglethorpe refinanced approximately $217 million in principal amount of Series 1992A PCBs through the issuance of PCBs maturing on December 1, 1997 (the Series 1997A Bonds), which were in turn refinanced through the issuance of PCBs maturing on May 28, 1998 (the Series 1997B Bonds). The Series 1997B Bonds were refunded through the issuance of $116,925,000 of Series 1998A PCBs and $100,000,000 of Series 1998B PCBs (the Series 1998 Bonds) (including amounts assumed by GTC), having a January 1, 2019 maturity. The Series 1998 Bonds were issued as variable rate bonds and are supported by both a municipal bond insurance policy and bank liquidity agreements. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEASE TRANSACTIONS Oglethorpe completed, in two separate closings on December 31, 1996 and January 3, 1997, lease transactions for its 74.61% undivided ownership interest in Rocky Mountain, through a wholly owned subsidiary, Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation (RMLC). The lease transactions are characterized as a sale and leaseback for income tax purposes, but not for financial reporting purposes. Under the terms of these transactions, Oglethorpe leased the facility to three institutional investors for the useful life of the facility, who in turn leased it back through RMLC to Oglethorpe for a term of 30 years. Rocky Mountain is subject to the provisionslien of Statementthe Mortgage Indenture. The leasehold interest transferred is subject and subordinate to such lien. Oglethorpe will continue to control and operate the plant during the leaseback term, and intends to exercise its fixed 35 price purchase option at the end of Financial Accounting Standardsthe leaseback period so as to retain all other rights of ownership with respect to the plant, if it is advantageous for Oglethorpe to exercise such option. The assets of RMLC are not available to pay creditors of Oglethorpe or its affiliates. As a result of these transactions, Oglethorpe received net present value cash benefits of approximately $96 million that is being recorded as a deferred credit and will be recognized in income over the term of the leaseback. Approximately $92 million was used for the early retirement of FFB debt and approximately $4 million was used to pay alternative minimum taxes on the transactions. The combination of the debt prepayment and the amortized gain will result in an estimated $11 million in annual savings through 2001, and additional savings in declining amounts for the remaining 24 years of the lease. MISCELLANEOUS COMPETITION The electric utility industry in the United States is undergoing fundamental change and is becoming increasingly competitive. This change is promoted by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, recently adopted and proposed policies from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding mergers, transmission access and pricing, state deregulation initiatives, increased consolidation and mergers of electric utilities, the proliferation of power marketers and independent power producers, generation surpluses and deficits and transmission constraints in certain regional markets and other factors. Several states are in the process of implementing varying forms of "retail wheeling" (the transmission of power for a third party directly to a retail customer) and most others are in the various stages of considering retail competition. Proposed federal legislation could mandate retail wheeling in every state and otherwise deregulate the industry. No legislation related to retail wheeling has yet been enacted in Georgia, and no bill is currently pending in the Georgia legislature which would amend the Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act (the Territorial Act) or otherwise affect the exclusive right of the Members to supply power to their current service territories. In 1997, the staff of the GPSC conducted a series of workshops to solicit views from the various parties impacted by electric industry restructuring and to discuss potential resolutions of these issues. The GPSC issued a report identifying electric industry restructuring issues, potential resolutions and the views of the parties who participated in the workshops. The GPSC's order in the 1998 GPC rate case provides that there will be a docket opened to address the mechanics of how stranded costs and stranded benefits should be calculated, the estimated range of GPC's stranded costs and benefits, the proper level of cost recovery, and the proper disposition of any stranded benefits. The GPSC does not have the authority under Georgia law to order retail wheeling or amend the Territorial Act. Oglethorpe and the Members participated in the GPSC staff workshops and are actively monitoring and studying the GPSC proceedings and legislative initiatives in Congress and in other states to take advantage of the experiences of cooperatives and other utilities in other states to protect their interests in any future legislative activities in Georgia. Under current Georgia law, the Members generally have the exclusive right to provide retail electric service in their respective territories. Since 1973, however, the Territorial Act has permitted limited competition among electric utilities located in Georgia for sales of electricity to certain large commercial or industrial customers. The owner of any new facility may receive electric service from the power supplier of its choice if the facility is located outside of municipal limits and has a connected demand upon initial full operation of 900 kilowatts or more. The Members, with Oglethorpe's support, are actively engaged in competition with other retail electric suppliers for these new commercial and industrial loads. While the competition for 900-kilowatt loads represents only limited competition in Georgia, this competition has given Oglethorpe and the Members the opportunity to develop resources and strategies to operate in an increasingly competitive market. Oglethorpe has taken several steps to prepare for and adapt to the fundamental changes that have occurred or are likely to occur in the electric utility industry and to reduce the possibility of incurring stranded costs. Most importantly, Oglethorpe completed the Corporate Restructuring and divided itself into separate generation, transmission and system operations companies in order to better serve its Members in a deregulated and competitive environment. (See "General-Corporate Restructuring".) Since 1992, Oglethorpe also has pursued an interest cost reduction program, which has included refinancings and prepayments of various debt issues, and that has provided significant cost savings. (See "Financial Condition-Refinancing Transactions".) Oglethorpe has also entered into arrangements with power marketers to obtain the value that can be brought by power marketers and to provide for future load requirements without taking all the risk associated with traditional suppliers. (See "Results of Operations-Power Marketer Arrangements".) Oglethorpe and the Members continue to consider and evaluate a wide array of other potential actions to reduce costs and to maintain their competitiveness in anticipation of future competition. These activities on the part of Oglethorpe and the Members are in various stages of study or preliminary consideration. Many Members are now providing or considering proposals to provide non-traditional products and services such as telecommunications and other services. Depending on the nature of future competition in Georgia, there could be reasons for the Members to 36 separate their physical distribution business from their energy business, or otherwise restructure their current businesses to operate effectively under retail competition. Oglethorpe continues to seek to identify and evaluate opportunities to reduce the cost of wholesale power to the Members. Oglethorpe has deferred recognition of certain costs of providing services to the Members and certain income items pursuant to SFAS No. 71, "Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation". Oglethorpe has recordedRegulation." Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements sets forth the regulatory assets and liabilities relatedreflected on Oglethorpe's balance sheet as of December 31, 1998. Regulatory assets represent certain costs that are assured to its generationbe recoverable by Oglethorpe from the Members in the future through the ratemaking process. Regulatory liabilities represent certain items of income that are being retained by Oglethorpe and transmission operations.that will be applied in the future to reduce Member revenue requirements. (See "General-Rates and Regulation".) In the event that competitive or other factors result in cost recovery practices under which Oglethorpe iscan no longer subject toapply the provisions of StatementSFAS No. 71, Oglethorpe would be required to write off relatedeliminate all regulatory assets and liabilities.liabilities that could not otherwise be recognized as assets and liabilities by businesses in general. In addition, Oglethorpe would be required to determine any impairment ofto other assets, including utility plant, and write down the plantwrite-down those assets, if impaired, to their fair value. See Note 1At this time, Oglethorpe cannot predict the outcome of Notesthe various developments that may lead to Financial Statements for additional information.increased competition in the electric utility industry or the effect of such developments on Oglethorpe or the Members. DECOMMISSIONING COSTS The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has questioned certain of the current accounting practices of the electric utility industry regarding the recognition, measurement and classification of decommissioning costs for nuclear generating facilities in financial statements of electric utilities. In response to these questions, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued an Exposure Draft of a proposed Statement on "Accounting for Certain Liabilities Related to Closure or Removal of Long-Lived Assets". The proposed Statement would require the recognition of the entire obligation for decommissioning at its present value as a liability in the financial statements. Rate-regulated utilities would also recognize a regulatoryan offsetting asset for differences in the timing of recognition of the costs of decommissioning for financial reporting and rate-makingratemaking purposes. Oglethorpe's management does not believe that this proposed Statement would have an adverse effect on results of operations due to its current and future ability to recover decommissioning costs through rates. BeginningAssuming extensions of the respective licenses are not obtained, beginning in years 2014 through 2029, it is expected that Plant Hatch and Plant Vogtle units will begin the decommissioning process. The expected timing of payments for decommissioning costs will extend for a period of 9 to 14 years. Oglethorpe's management does not expect such payments to have an adverse impact on liquidity or capital resources. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS HISTORICAL FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Overresources due to available amounts that have been placed in reserves for this purpose. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT In June 1998, the past three years, Oglethorpe's MembersFinancial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The standard requires that all derivative instruments be recognized as assets or liabilities and be measured at fair value. Oglethorpe is required to adopt SFAS No. 133 by January 1, 2000. Oglethorpe is currently assessing the impact that adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have absorbed into rates additional responsibility foron results of operations and financial condition and is undecided as to the date the standard will be adopted. INFLATION As with utilities generally, inflation has the effect of increasing the cost of Oglethorpe's operations and construction program. Operating and construction costs have been less affected by inflation over the last few years because rates of inflation have been relatively low. YEAR 2000 BACKGROUND. The Year 2000 issue, which is common to most corporations, concerns the ability of certain hardware, software, databases and other devices that use microprocessors to properly recognize date sensitive information related to the Year 2000 and thereafter. Oglethorpe is heavily dependent upon complex computer systems for all phases of power supply operations. Oglethorpe's operations include both information technology (IT) systems, such as billing systems, financial accounting systems, and human resource/payroll systems, as well as non-IT systems that may have embedded microprocessors, such as those relating to operations of Rocky Mountain, generation substations and Oglethorpe's headquarters facilities. Management recognizes the seriousness of the Year 2000 issue and believes it has dedicated adequate resources to address the issue. Oglethorpe's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is in charge of its Year 2000 program, and he reports directly to Oglethorpe's President and Chief Executive Officer. As part of its business alliance with Oglethorpe, Intellisource is providing administration of Oglethorpe's Year 2000 program. Oglethorpe's Board of Directors and its audit committee are monitoring this issue through periodic updates from project management. PROJECT PHASES. Oglethorpe has developed and is implementing a detailed strategy to prevent any material disruption to operations. 37 Phase I began in April 1997 and included an inventory and assessment of potential Year 2000 problems in its systems. Substantially all IT and non-IT systems have been inventoried and assessed. Oglethorpe has not yet completed an inventory and assessment on its systems at Rocky Mountain. Oglethorpe expects to complete inventory and assessment of these systems in the second quarter of 1999. Phase II began in the fall of 1997 and includes remediation and testing of all inventoried IT and non-IT systems. Remediation and testing efforts for all inventoried internally developed systems applications have been completed. Financial accounting systems, procurement and materials management systems and human resource/payroll systems are externally developed and supported. None of these systems is Year 2000 ready. Oglethorpe is replacing most of its financial accounting system modules and is retaining and upgrading one module. Oglethorpe expects its financial accounting systems to be Year 2000 ready by the fourth quarter of 1999. Oglethorpe is replacing its procurement and materials management systems and expects to complete this remediation in the second quarter of 1999. Oglethorpe is upgrading its human resource/payroll systems and expects to complete this remediation in the third quarter of 1999. Remediation and testing efforts for systems at Rocky Mountain are expected to be completed by the third quarter of 1999. Phase III began recently and includes contingency planning, an assessment of Year 2000 readiness of material third parties and verification that all material systems were properly inventoried, remediated and tested in Phases I and II. This phase will be on-going throughout 1999. RELATIONSHIPS WITH THIRD PARTIES. GTC and GSOC have implemented detailed strategies to ensure Year 2000 readiness of the systems utilized in their transmission and systems control operations. The Year 2000 readiness plans for Oglethorpe, GTC and GSOC were jointly developed and are being implemented on the same schedule, as described above. Oglethorpe has gathered information from the Members regarding their Year 2000 readiness. Based on this information, Oglethorpe will implement a follow-up program to monitor the Members' Year 2000 readiness and will further assess any impact on Oglethorpe's risks and contingency planning. Oglethorpe expects to complete the information gathering process from the Members by September 30. During 1998, Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (the Members' trade association) and Intellisource conducted workshops for the Members and assisted some Members in their Year 2000 planning by providing information for their use in this process. All of Oglethorpe's co-owned generating plants, except Rocky Mountain, are operated by GPC on behalf of itself as a co-owner and as agent for the other co-owners. Year 2000 remediation and testing on all generation plants which are operated by GPC are being performed by GPC's parent company, Southern Company (Southern). Southern estimates that total costs related to this project at the GPC-operated plants will be approximately $38 million, of which approximately $4.5 million is expected to be billed to Oglethorpe based on its ownership interests in Plant Scherer Unit No. 2 and Plant Vogtle Units No. 1 and No. 2. These generating units were placed in commercial operation in 1984, 1987, and 1989, respectively.share of these generation plants. To date, Oglethorpe has utilized both long-term contractual arrangementspaid approximately $3.2 million for this project. Remaining costs will be expensed primarily in 1999. Southern reports that its Year 2000 program for the Georgia-based generating plants is scheduled to be completed by June 1999. Southern is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and, in accordance therewith, files reports and other information with Georgia Power Company (GPC)the Securities and marginExchange Commission. During Phase III of its program, Oglethorpe plans to assess the Year 2000 readiness of other significant third parties, including power marketers (such as LEM and rates mechanismsMorgan Stanley), other utilities and vendors of materials and services. Oglethorpe has identified over 400 such third parties, and is in the process of prioritizing the parties from which Oglethorpe will require Year 2000 information. Oglethorpe expects to begin requesting information from these third parties in March 1999. This information will allow for a gradual absorptionOglethorpe to perform contingency planning, including assessing the need to identify alternative vendors. Oglethorpe may not be able to identify all third parties' Year 2000 problems, and may not be able to develop adequate contingency plans if third parties do not correct their Year 2000 problems. PROJECT COSTS. In addition to the $4.5 million expected to be paid to GPC, Oglethorpe currently estimates costs of costs over several years.approximately $370,000 to upgrade its internal systems, including those relating to Rocky Mountain. To date, Oglethorpe has spent approximately $270,000 of the estimated $370,000 on this effort. In addition, Oglethorpe is utilizingupgrading or replacing its externally developed financial accounting, procurement and materials management, and human resource/payroll systems to improve functionality and to avoid Year 2000 remediation efforts on those systems, at an estimated cost of approximately $4.0 million, of which $300,000 has been spent. Oglethorpe's policy is to expense as incurred the maintenance and modification costs of existing software, including those associated with the Year 2000 project, and to capitalize and amortize over its useful life the cost of new software. These costs are estimates, and actual costs could be higher. Oglethorpe plans to pay for Year 2000 costs with general corporate funds. Year 2000 costs are being recovered from the Members through Oglethorpe's rates. RISK ASSESSMENT. Oglethorpe has implemented a detailed process to minimize the possibility of power supply interruptions related to Year 2000 challenges and expects its IT and non-IT systems to be Year 2000 ready by December 31, 1999. The most reasonably likely worst case scenario would be service interruptions to Oglethorpe's Members or the Members' retail consumers. These scenarios include the 38 loss of a generating unit or a source of purchased power, or a disruption in transmission or distribution services by GTC or the Members. Because Oglethorpe is taking prudent steps to prepare for the Year 2000 challenges, it expects any interruptions in power supply to be isolated and short in duration. However, because of material relationships with third parties, it is too early to fully assess the possibility of service interruptions to the ultimate retail consumers. There is also risk to the Members of billing and other business system failures and of some reduction in net margin caused by interruptions in service and rates mechanisms to mitigatereduced electrical demand by consumers because of their Year 2000 issues. Oglethorpe has not fully assessed the impact of absorbing thethese risks on its financial condition or results of operations. Actual results, costs, of Rocky Mountain which was placed in service during June and July 1995. Contractual arrangements with GPC providedrisks, or worst case scenarios related to Year 2000 issues may materially differ from those that Oglethorpe sellexpects or estimates. Factors that might cause material differences include, but are not limited to, GPCOglethorpe's ability to locate and GPC purchase from Oglethorpe a declining percentagecorrect all microprocessors that are not Year 2000 ready, the readiness of Oglethorpe's entitlement to the capacity and energy of certain co-owned generating plants during the initial seven to ten years of operation of such units (GPC Sell-back). As of May 31, 1995, the GPC Sell-back has expired for all units. (See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.) The historical ability of Oglethorpe to sell power from new units to GPC under the GPC Sell-back enabled Oglethorpe to moderate the effects of the higher costs associated with new generating units on Oglethorpe's cost of service and, therefore, on the rates charged to Members. Furthermore, the GPC Sell-back enabled Oglethorpe to obtain the generating capacity needed to serve anticipated increases in Member loads while minimizing the risks and costs of excess generating capacity. Prior to the completion of the first unit of Plant Vogtle in 1987, Oglethorpe's Board of Directors implemented policies that have resulted in the gradual absorption of the costs of Plant Vogtle by the Members. In each of the years 1985 through 1995, Oglethorpe exceeded its net margin goal. The Board adopted resolutions in each of these years requiring that these excess margins be retained and used to mitigate rate increases associated with Plant Vogtle and, subsequently, with Rocky Mountain. In each year beginning with 1989, a portion of these margins has been returned to the Members through billing credits. (See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.) As of December 31, 1995, Oglethorpe held a balance of approximately $32 million from deferred margins which will be utilized in 1996 for rate mitigation as the annual costs of Rocky Mountain are absorbed. 28 OPERATING REVENUES Oglethorpe's operating revenues are derived from sales of electric services to the Members and non-Members. Revenues from Members are collected pursuant to the wholesale power contracts and are a function of the demand for power by the Members' consumersthird parties, and Oglethorpe's cost of service. Historically, most of Oglethorpe's non-Member revenues have resulted from various plant operating agreements with GPC as discussed below. For the period 1993 through 1995, although total revenues have varied slightly, the scheduled reduction of the GPC Sell-back has resulted in the planned decrease of non-Member revenues from GPC of about $96 million. As expected, the capacityability to develop adequate contingency plans to respond to foreseen or unforeseen Year 2000 problems. CONTINGENCY PLANNING. Oglethorpe recently began developing contingency plans for its IT and energy no longer being sold to GPC have been usednon-IT systems. The contingency plans will also focus on non-compliance by Oglethorpe to meet increased Member requirements. In addition to increasing sales to Members, Oglethorpe has increased revenues from energy sales to other utilitiesmaterial third parties and achieved reductions in fixed and operating costs in order to mitigateassess the need to recover fromidentify alternative vendors and the Members costs which were previously recovered through salesneed to GPC.increase inventory of materials and supplies. The refinancing transactions discussed under "Financial Condition--REFINANCING TRANSACTIONS" below have resultedcontingency plans are expected to be in a reduction in gross interest charges from $367 million in 1993place by June 30, 1999 and will continue to $318 million in 1995, or a 13% decrease in that fixed cost componentbe evaluated and implemented throughout 1999. The goal of the capacity rates. SALES TO MEMBERS. Revenues from salescontingency planning process is to Members increased 10.7% in 1995 compared to 1994 and increased 3.5% in 1994 compared to 1993. These increases reflect two factors: (1) higher capacity revenues, offset by the pass-through of savings in energy costs (see discussion of savings in fuel costs under "OPERATING EXPENSES" herein), and (2) increased amounts of energy sold. As non-Member revenues from GPC have declined, Oglethorpe's Member capacity revenues are higher reflecting the recovery of the fixed costs which had previously been recovered from GPC through the GPC Sell-back. Member capacity revenues in 1995 were also affected by additional fixed costs related to the commercial operation of Rocky Mountain in June 1995. Member energy revenues per kWh declined 7.6% in 1995 compared to 1994 and 6.9% in 1994 compared to 1993, reflecting savings in fuel and production costs. The 1995 decline in revenues per kWh also reflects lower average purchased power costs. Actual energy costs are passed through to the Members such that energy revenues equal energy costs. The following table summarizes the amounts of kWh sold to Members during each of the past three years:
(IN THOUSANDS) KILOWATT-HOURS ------------------------------- 1995 18,442,153 1994 16,285,127 1993 16,253,283
Member sales have been significantly affected by abnormal weather conditions during the past three years. In 1995 and 1993, prolonged hot weather boosted sales, while in 1994 record-breaking rainfall amounts statewide moderated Member sales. The net impact of the above capacity and energy rate factors, combined with the spreading of fixed capacity costs over an increasing number of kWh sold each year, have resulted in the following average Member revenues:
CENTS PER KILOWATT-HOUR ----------------------- 1995 5.53 CENTS 1994 5.65 1993 5.47
SALES TO NON-MEMBERS. Sales of electric services to non-Members are primarily made pursuant to three different types of contractual arrangements with GPC and from off-system sales to other non-Member utilities. The following table summarizes the amounts of non-Member revenues from these sources for the past three years:
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 1993 - ------------------------------------------------------------- Plant operating agreements $ 10,096 $ 45,392 $106,146 Power supply arrangements 43,226 26,280 44,904 Transmission agreements 12,614 10,974 15,763 Other utilities 52,828 42,561 34,127 -------- -------- -------- Total $118,764 $125,207 $200,940
Revenues from sales to non-Members declined in 1995 compared to 1994 and in 1994 compared to 1993. These decreases were primarily attributable to scheduled reductions in plant operating agreement revenues attributable to the GPC Sell-back with respect to Plants Vogtle and Scherer. The second source of non-Member revenues is power supply arrangements with GPC. These revenues are derived, for the most part, from energy sales arising from dispatch situations whereby GPC causes co-owned coal-fired generating resources to be operated when Oglethorpe's system does not require all of its contractual entitlement to the generation. These revenues essentially represent reimbursement of costs to Oglethorpe because, under the operating agreements, Oglethorpe is responsible for its share of fuel costskeep any time a unit operates. Revenues from sales of this type to GPC were higher in 1995 compared to 1994 and lower in 1994 compared to 1993. In 1995, Oglethorpe retained less of its share of the output from Plant Wansley units because the added cost associated with emission allowances made those units less attractive than certain purchased resources. The lower 1994 revenues were due to the fact that Oglethorpe retained much of its share of the output from the Plant Scherer and Wansley units because the lower average fuel costs made those units more attractive than certain purchased resources. Emission allowances for Plant Wansley were not required in 1994. See the discussion under "OPERATING EXPENSES" herein of the lower average fuel costs of the coal-fired generating units in 1995 and 1994. Pursuant to the amendments to the Plant Scherer ownership and operating agreements, Oglethorpe elected to separately dispatch its ownership interest in Plant Scherer beginning May 1, 1994. Thereafter, Plant Scherer ceased to be a source of the above "automatic" type of sales transaction; however, Oglethorpe did continue to make other sales to GPC from Plant Scherer in this 29 category. Once the amendments to the Plant Wansley operating agreement become effective, Oglethorpe will commence separate dispatch of its ownership interest in that Plant. The third source of non-Member revenues is primarily payments from GPC for use of the Integrated Transmission System (ITS) and related transmission interfaces. GPC compensates Oglethorpe to the extent that Oglethorpe's percentage of investment in the ITS exceeds its percentage use of the system. In such case, Oglethorpe is entitled to income as compensation for the use of its investment by the other ITS participants. The change in revenues for 1995 through 1993 resulted from normal variations of Oglethorpe's investment percentages and its use of the system. Revenues from other non-Member utilities increased substantially dueservice interruptions to a 22% increaseminimum and of short duration and to avoid disruptions in kWh sales in 1995 as compared to 1994 and a 28% increase in kWh sales in 1994 as compared to 1993.its billing or other management processes. Oglethorpe is continuing to aggressively seekmay incur additional off-system sales opportunities as a means of reducing amounts that must be recovered from Members. See "FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE" herein regarding Oglethorpe's 1996 short-term power swap arrangement which committed Oglethorpe's total power resources under a single contractual arrangement, and regarding Oglethorpe's consideration of a similar power supply swap arrangement for a longer term basis. OPERATING EXPENSES Oglethorpe's operating expenses increased 9.4% in 1995 compared to 1994 and decreased 1.0% in 1994 compared to 1993. The increase in operating expenses in 1995 compared to 1994 was primarily attributable to a 13.0% increase in kWh sold to Members and non-Members. In addition, depreciation and amortization, sales, and administrative and general expenses were also higher. The slight decrease in operating expenses in 1994 compared to 1993 was largely due to the decline in purchased power expenses offset somewhat by the increase in fuel expenses. The total kWh of energy supplied through generation and purchased power in 1994 was 4% less than 1993. Generally, over the years 1993 through 1995, the Members have received the benefit of declining per unit fuel costs of Oglethorpe's generating resources through the pass-through of lower energy costs. The per unit fuel costs of Oglethorpe's nuclear and fossil generating resources for the last three years are as follows:
CENTS PER KILOWATT-HOUR ------------------------- NUCLEAR FOSSIL ---------- ---------- 1995 0.59 CENTS 1.74 CENTS 1994 0.64 1.78 1993 0.61 1.96
Oglethorpe began receiving shipments at Plant Scherer of lower-priced coal from the mining regions of the western United States in the last quarter of 1993. The use of lower-priced western coal combined with a greater reliance on a favorable spot market for coal resulted in a per unit fuel cost decrease for Plant Scherer of 13% in 1995 from 1993 levels. Because of the decline in fuel cost per kWh at Plant Scherer, the usage of the units increased significantly. Output from Plant Scherer was 23% higher in 1995 compared to 1994 and 75% higher in 1994 compared to 1993. Oglethorpe retained significantly less of its output from Plant Wansley in 1995 compared to 1994 primarily as a result of higher costs associated with the emission allowances requirement. In 1994 compared to 1993, the per unit fuel cost at Plant Wansley decreased by almost 10% and thus, Oglethorpe retained more of its output. The decrease in per unit fuel costs resulted from a greater reliancecontingency plans. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS This Annual Report on a favorable spot market for coals. Purchased power cost increased by 16% in 1995 compared to 1994 and decreased 16% in 1994 compared to 1993. In 1995, the 13% higher kWh sales,Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements, including the increased Member sales and sales to GPC pursuant to power supply arrangement (see discussion under "OPERATING REVENUES" herein) resulted in higher utilization of purchased power resources. Energy purchases increased 31% in 1995 compared to 1994. The significant increase in 1994 in coal-fired generation (prompted by declining average fuel costs) as well as declining sales from these coal-fired resources to GPC pursuant to power supply arrangement resulted in substantially lower utilization of purchased power resources. Energy purchases decreased by approximately 43% from 1993 levels. Purchased power expense for 1993 through 1995 reflect the cost of capacity and energy purchases under various long-term power purchase agreements. These long-term agreements have, in some cases, take-or-pay minimum energy requirements. For 1993 through 1995, Oglethorpe utilized its energy from these purchase power agreements in excess of the take-or-pay requirements. Oglethorpe's power purchases from these agreements amounted to approximately $207 million in 1995, $182 million in 1994 and $192 million in 1993. For a discussion of the power purchase agreements, see Note 9 of Notes to Financial Statements. The increase in depreciation and amortization in 1995 is due to the commercial operation of Rocky Mountain in June. Sales, administrative and general expenses increased in 1995 primarily as a result of increased marketing efforts in support of Oglethorpe's Members. OTHER INCOME Interest income increased in 1995 compared to 1994 due to higher earnings from the decommissioning trust fund. In 1994, interest income decreased compared to 1993 as a result of lower average investment balances. In 1995, 1994 and 1993, Oglethorpe's Board of Directors authorized the retention of approximately $14 million, $9 million and $5 million, respectively, in excess of the 1.07 TIER margin requirement as deferred margins. The remaining amount at December 31, 1995 of $32 million will be available in 1996 to mitigate rate increases. Amortization of deferred margins for 1995 was $16 million, slightly less than the amount utilized in 1994 but significantly more than the amount utilized in 1993. (See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements for a discussion of deferred margins and amortization of deferred margins.) The decrease in 30 amortization of deferred gains resulted from the completion of amortization in September 1994 of a gain on the sale of Plant Scherer common facilities. (Also see Note 1 of Notes of Financial Statements for a discussion of the sale.) INTEREST CHARGES Net interest charges increased in 1995 compared to 1994 and decreased significantly in 1994 compared to 1993. The continued decrease in gross interest on long-term debt and capital leases in 1995 and 1994 was due to the refinancing efforts discussed under "Financial Condition--REFINANCING TRANSACTIONS" below. Allowance for debt and equity funds used during construction (AFUDC) decreased in 1995 compared to 1994 as a result of the three units of Rocky Mountain becoming commercially operable in June and July 1995. The change instatements regarding, among other interest expense in 1995 was due to gains received on the sale of securities contained in the decommissioning trust fund, whereas, the decrease in 1994 was primarily due to losses incurred on the sale of securities contained in the decommissioning trust fund. (See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements for explanation of Oglethorpe's accounting for decommissioning gains and losses.) FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Future Member rates will be affected by such factors as the annualized fixed costs relating to Rocky Mountain and related transmission facilities, the cost of adding to Oglethorpe's existing transmission system, changes in fuel costs, fluctuating rates of load growth, environmental and other governmental regulations applicable to Oglethorpe and its suppliers and the completion in 1996 of the amortization of deferred margins. Oglethorpe's future rates will also be affected by its ability to forecast accurately its future power resource needs and by its ability to obtain and manage its power resources, including its purchases and construction of generating capacity and its procurement of coal. Also, see "Proposed Restructuring" below for a discussion of Oglethorpe's proposed restructuring. The electric utility industry is also becoming increasingly competitive as a result of deregulation, competing energy suppliers, technologies and other factors. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 allows for increased competition among wholesale electric suppliers and increased access to transmission services by such suppliers. The new competitive environment is subject to rapidly evolving regulatory policy at both the federal and state levels which is based on a shift to a market-driven environment from a regulated one. Significant legislative developments and regulatory developments at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and in state commissions are expected to continue to clarify policy and the regulatory framework for increased competition. All of these factors present an increasing challenge to Oglethorpe and the Members to reduce costs, improve the management of resources and respond to the changing environment. As a means of reducing the cost of power provided to the Members, on January 3, 1996, Oglethorpe entered into a power supply swap agreement with Enron Power Marketing, Inc. (EPMI). The agreement, effective January 4, 1996 through April 30, 1996, requires EPMI to sell to Oglethorpe at a favorable fixed cost all the energy needed to serve the Members (approximately 5.2 million MWh). Pursuant to the agreement, Oglethorpe is required to sell to EPMI at cost, subject to certain limitations, all available energy from Oglethorpe's total power resources. EPMI has the option to market any excess energy that remains from Oglethorpe's total power resources. On February 7, 1996, Oglethorpe issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to selected bidders for a long-term power supply arrangement. This RFP did not seek a specific amount of power; instead, it requested proposals for meeting the combined power needs of the Members with term options ranging from two to 15 years. Action isitems, (i) anticipated by Oglethorpe's Board of Directors during April, with implementation of a new arrangement as soon thereafter as possible. FINANCIAL CONDITION GENERAL The principal changestrends in Oglethorpe's financial condition in 1995 were additions of $599 million to gross utility plant and a decrease in the cost of capital achieved through the refinancing or prepayment of $336 million of long-term debt during 1995 and an additional $89 million in January 1996. The average interest rate on long-term debt decreased from 7.07% at December 31, 1994 to 6.60% at January 31, 1996. CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS As part of its ongoing capital planning, Oglethorpe forecasts expenditures required for generation and transmission facilities and related capital projects. Actual construction costs may vary from the estimates listed below because of factors such as changes in business, conditions, fluctuating rates of load growth, environmental requirements, design changes and rework required by regulatory bodies, delays in obtaining necessary Federal and other regulatory approvals, construction delays, and cost of capital, equipment, material and labor. The table below indicates(ii) Oglethorpe's estimated capital expenditures through 1998: CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
GENERAL YEAR GENERATION(1) TRANSMISSION(2) PLANT AFUDC(3) TOTAL - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1996 $60,640 $ 44,795 $ 4,499 $3,466 $113,400 1997 60,682 39,004 4,000 2,428 106,114 1998 56,703 40,564 4.000 2,086 103,353 -------- -------- ------- ------ -------- Total $178,025 $124,363 $12,499 $7,980 $322,867 -------- -------- ------- ------ -------- -------- -------- ------- ------ --------
(1) Consists of capital expenditures required for (i) replacements and additions to facilities in service, (ii) compliance with environmental regulations, and (iii) nuclear fuel reloads. (2) If the transmission assets are transferred to a new transmission corporation, the new transmission corporation, and not Oglethorpe, would be responsible for the transmission capital expenditures and related AFUDC. (See "Proposed Restructuring" below) (3) Allowance for funds used during construction of generation, transmission and general plant facilities. 31 In 1988, Oglethorpe acquired from GPC an undivided ownership interest in Rocky Mountain and assumed responsibility for its construction and operation. By July 1995, all three units of Rocky Mountain were in-service and Oglethorpe's investment in the project at December 31, 1995 was $565 million, including related transmission facilities. Construction of Rocky Mountain's recreational facilities is still in progress and should be completed in the summer of 1996. Oglethorpe expects the final project cost to be approximately $570 million, or more than $130 million under budget. Oglethorpe financed its share of Rocky Mountain from the proceeds of an RUS-guaranteed loan funded by the FFB. As of December 31, 1995, $555 million had been advanced under this loan. Oglethorpe expects to draw the additional $15 million to close out the project in 1996. Currently, Oglethorpe does not have any new generation facilities under construction, and management does not anticipate the need for construction of any new capacity well into the future. The System peaking capacity needs through the early 2000 time frame are expected to be met through purchased power alternatives. (See discussion of the Member's future power supply options under "Proposed Restructuring"resources and arrangements, (iii) disclosures regarding market risk included in Item 7A, and (iv) other management issues such as the Year 2000 issue. These forward-looking statements are based largely on Oglethorpe's current request for proposals under "Resultsexpectations and are subject to a number of Operations--FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE".) Oglethorpe's investment in electric plant, net of depreciation, was approximately $4.5 billion as of December 31, 1995. Expenditures for property additions during 1995 amounted to $139 million,risks and uncertainties, certain of which $6 million was providedare beyond Oglethorpe's control. For certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from operations. These expenditures were primarily for the constructionthose anticipated by these forward-looking statements, see "Competition" and "Year 2000" herein and "CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY" In ITEM 1. In light of Rocky Mountainthese risks and replacements and additions to generation and transmission facilities. In addition to the funds needed for capital expenditures, approximately $541 million willuncertainties, there can be required over the next five years for sinking fund requirements and maturities of long-term debt. Of this amount, $424 million, or 78%, relates to the repayment of RUS and FFB debt. LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL In the past, Oglethorpe, like most other G&Ts, has obtained the majority of its long-term financing from RUS-guaranteed loans fundedno assurance that events anticipated by the FFB. Oglethorpe has also obtained a substantial portion of its long-term financing requirements from tax-exempt PCBs. In addition, Oglethorpe's operations have consistently provided a sizable contribution to the funding of capital requirements, such that internally generated funds have provided interim funding or long-term capital for nuclear fuel reloads, new generation, transmission and general plant facilities, replacements and additions to existing facilities, and retirement of long-term debt. Oglethorpe anticipates that it will meet its future capital requirements through 1998 primarily with funds generated from operations and, if necessary, with short-term borrowings. To meet short term cash needs and contingencies, Oglethorpe had approximately $201 million in cash and temporary cash investments plus $79 million in other short term investments available at the beginning of 1996. The Corporation also has available credit facilities as follows:
SHORT-TERM CREDIT FACILITIES AUTHORIZED AMOUNT - --------------------------------------------------------- Commercial Paper.......................... $300,000,000 Committed lines of credit: SunTrust Bank, Atlanta .................. 30,000,000 Uncommitted lines of credit: CoBank, ACB.............................. 70,000,000 National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC)............... 50,000,000
Under its commercial paper program, Oglethorpe may issue commercial paper not to exceed $300 million outstanding at any one time. The commercial paper, which is backed 100% by committed lines of credit provided by a group of banks, may be used as a source of short-term funds and is not designated for any specific purpose. Historically, Oglethorpe has not relied on commercial paper for short-term funding due to the availability of internally generated funds and has never utilized the backup line of credit. The maximum amount that can be outstanding at any one time under the commercial paper program and the lines of credit totals $370 million due to certain restrictionsforward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report will in fact transpire. 39 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Oglethorpe is exposed to market risk, including changes in interest rates, in the SunTrust Bankvalue of equity securities and CFC linein the market price of credit agreements. As of December 31, 1995, no commercial paper was outstanding and there was no outstanding balance on any line of credit. REFINANCING TRANSACTIONS Over the past few years, Oglethorpe has implemented a program to reduce its interest costs by refinancing or prepaying a sizable portion of its high-interest rate PCB and FFB debt. Since the first transaction was completed in June 1992, Oglethorpe has refinanced $1.1 billion in PCB debt and $1.2 billion in FFB debt and has prepaid another $105 million in FFB debt. Included in these amounts are a January 1995 refinancing of $285 million of FFB debt and prepayment of an additional $30 million of FFB debt, and a December 1995 refinancing of $22 million of PCB debt. (See Note 5 of Notes to Financial Statements.) The net result of the 1995 transactions was to reduce the average interest rate on total long-term debt from 7.07% at December 31, 1994 to 6.76% at December 31, 1995. The average interest rate was further reduced to 6.60% as of January 31, 1996 as a result of a $89 million FFB debt refinancing. The refinancings completed since the program began will result in total estimated savings of $90 million in gross interest expense and $80 million in net interest expense (net of transaction costs) in 1996.electricity. Oglethorpe's use of derivative financial derivatives areor commodity instruments is for the purpose of mitigating business risks and is not for trading purposes. INTEREST RATE RISK Oglethorpe is exposed to the risk of changes in interest rates due to the significant amount of financing obligations it has entered into, including fixed and variable rate debt and interest rate swap transactions. Oglethorpe's objective in managing interest rate risk is to maintain a balance of fixed and variable rate debt that will lower its overall borrowing costs within reasonable risk parameters. Currently, interest rate swaps are not used to convert a portion of Oglethorpe's debt portfolio from a variable rate to a fixed rate. The table below details Oglethorpe's debt instruments and provides the outstanding balance at the beginning and end of each year, annual principal maturities, average interest rates for speculative purposes. Derivatives have been used on a very limited basis, as discussed below, anddebt outstanding at the beginning of each year, fair value of debt at December 31, 1995,1998, and for interest rate swaps, the credit risk for derivatives outstanding was not material.contractual fixed rate of interest achieved through these transactions.
(dollars in thousands) Fair Value -------------------------Cost--------------------------------- 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 FIXED RATE DEBT Beginning of year $2,593,878 $2,510,346 $2,419,351 $2,321,527 $2,219,055 Maturities (83,532) (90,995) (97,824) (102,472) (159,370) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- End of year $2,957,828 $2,510,346 $2,419,351 $2,321,527 $2,219,055 $2,059,685 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Average interest rate 6.49% 6.50% 6.51% 6.53% 6.44% VARIABLE RATE DEBT Beginning of year $ 407,822 $ 403,368 $ 398,868 $ 394,326 $ 389,745 Maturities (4,454) (4,500) (4,542) (4,581) (50,693) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- End of year $ 407,822 $ 403,368 $ 398,868 $ 394,326 $ 389,745 $ 339,052 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Average interest rate 4.20% 4.19% 4.17% 4.16% 3.59% INTEREST RATE SWAPS * Beginning of year $ 266,172 $ 264,168 $ 260,148 $ 256,000 $ 251,419 Maturities (2,004) (4,020) (4,148) (4,581) (4,884) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- End of year $ 315,521 $ 264,168 $ 260,148 $ 256,000 $ 251,419 $ 246,535 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Fixed Swap rate 5.80% 5.80% 5.80% 5.80% 5.80% * Interest Rate Swap Unrealized Loss $ (49,350)
INTEREST RATE SWAP TRANSACTIONS To refinance high-interest rate PCBs, Oglethorpe entered into two interest rate swap transactions with a swap counterparty, AIG 32 Financial Products Corp. (AIG-FP)("AIG-FP"), which were designed to create a 40 contractual fixed rate of interest on $322 million of variable rate PCBs. These transactions were entered into in early 1993 on a forward basis, pursuant to which approximately $200 million of variable rate PCBs were issued on November 30, 1993 and approximately $122 million of variable rate PCBs were issued on December 1, 1994. Oglethorpe is obligated to pay the variable interest rate that accrues on these PCBs; however, the swap agreementsarrangements provide a mechanism for Oglethorpe to achieve a contractual fixed rate which is lower than Oglethorpe would have obtained had it issued fixed rate bonds. Oglethorpe's use of interest rate derivatives is currently limited to these two swap transactions. In connection with GTC's assumption of liability on a portion of the PCBs pursuant to the Corporate Restructuring, commencing April 1, 1997, GTC assumed and agreed to pay 16.86% of any amounts due from Oglethorpe under these swap arrangements, including the net swap payments and termination payments described below. Should GTC fail to make such payments under the assumption, Oglethorpe remains obligated for the full amount of such payments. Under the swap agreements,arrangements, Oglethorpe is obligated to make periodic payments to AIG-FP based on a notional principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the bonds outstanding during the period and a contractual fixed rate (Fixed Rate)("Fixed Rate"), and AIG-FP is obligated to make periodic payments to Oglethorpe based on a notional principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the bonds outstanding during the period and a variable rate equal to the variable rate of interest accruing on the bonds during the period (Variable Rate)("Variable Rate"). These payment obligations are netted, such that if the Variable Rate is less than the Fixed Rate, Oglethorpe makes a net payment to AIG-FP. Likewise, if the Variable Rate is higher than the Fixed Rate, Oglethorpe receives a net payment from AIG-FP. Thus, although changes in the Variable Rate affectsaffect whether Oglethorpe is obligated to make payments to AIG-FP or is entitled to receive payments from AIG-FP, the effective interest rate Oglethorpe pays with respect to the PCBs is not affected by changes in interest rates. The Fixed Rate for the $200 million of variable rate bonds issued in 1993 is 5.67% and the Fixed Rate for the $122 million of variable rate bonds issued in 1994 is 6.01%. At December 31, 1998, both bond issues underlying the swaps carried a variable rate of interest of 3.85%. For the three years ended December 31, 1993, 19941996, 1997 and 1995,1998, Oglethorpe has made in connection with both interest rate swap arrangements combined net swap payments to AIG-FP (net of $0.6amounts assumed by GTC) of $8.2 million, $6.0$6.4 million and $6.4$6.3 million, respectively, totaling $13.0 million for such three-year period.respectively. The swap arrangements extend for the life of these PCBs. If the swap arrangements were to be terminated while the PCBs wereare still outstanding, Oglethorpe or AIG-FP may owe the other party a termination payment depending on a number of factors, including whether the fixed rate then being offered under comparable swap arrangements is higher or lower than the Fixed Rate. Under the terms of the swap agreements, AIG-FP has limited rights to terminate the swaps only upon the occurrence of specified events of default or a reduction in ratings on Oglethorpe's PCBs, without credit enhancement, to a level that is below investment grade. Oglethorpe estimates that its maximum aggregate liability (net of GTC's assumed percentage) for termination payments under both swap arrangements had such payments been due on December 31, 19951998 would have been approximately $52$49.4 million. (For additional information aboutSCHERER UNIT NO. 2 CAPITAL LEASE In December 1985, Oglethorpe sold and subsequently leased back from four purchasers its 60% undivided ownership interest in Scherer Unit No. 2. The capital leases provide that Oglethorpe's rental payments vary to the swap arrangements, see Note 2extent of Notes to Financial Statements.) In connection with these interest rate swap agreements, Oglethorpe is obligatedchanges associated with the debt used by the lessors to maintain minimum liquidity in an amount equal to 25%finance their purchase of the principal amount of the variable rate refunding bonds outstanding. This minimum liquidity requirement currently equals $81 million and will decrease proportionately as such bonds are retired. The minimum liquidity must consist of (a) any combination of (i) amounts available under committed lines of credit and commercial paper programs to pay termination payments, if any, due upon early termination of the interest rate swap transactions, (ii) cash, (iii) United States government securities, and (iv) accounts receivable due within 30 days, less (b) monetary obligations due within 30 days. As of December 31, 1995, Oglethorpe had approximately $518 million of such liquidity available to meet this requirement. PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING For some time, Oglethorpe and the Members have been discussing various options to provide the Members greater flexibility for meeting their power supply needs in an increasingly competitive utility environment. These discussions led to a restructuring plan approved by Oglethorpe's Board of Directors in December 1995 to divide Oglethorpe into three specialized companies to respond to increasing competitionundivided ownership shares in the electric industry andunit. The debt currently consists of $224,702,000 in serial facility bonds due June 30, 2011 with a 6.97% fixed rate of interest. EQUITY PRICE RISK Oglethorpe maintains trust funds, as required by the NRC, to settlefund certain issues confronting Oglethorpe and the Members, including several Members' previously stated intention to withdraw from membership in Oglethorpe in order to gain more flexibility. The December plan proposed the creationcosts of a new transmission company and a new system operations company and Oglethorpe's retention of the generation business. Oglethorpe's Board believes there are significant potential benefits to the Members of having the transmission business and the system operations business operated in separate companies. Among the principal benefits is that the Members' freedom to choose among power suppliers, including Oglethorpe, for their future growth would be enhanced. The current target date for full implementation of the restructuring is January 1, 1997. As a preliminary step, Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation) (GTC) has been incorporated for future use as the transmission company and Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC) has been incorporated as a Georgia non-profit corporation for future use as the system operations company. On March 29, 1996, the Boards of Oglethorpe, GTC and GSOC approved an agreement (the Restructuring Agreement) which sets forth the terms and conditions on which the restructuring and related changes would occur. The Restructuring Agreement contemplates that Oglethorpe would operate primarily as a power supply company, but initially would retain economic development, marketing and service functions. Oglethorpe would transfer its transmission business, including its existing transmission assets, to GTC. GTC would thereafter own and operate the transmission system and provide transmission services to the Members, Oglethorpe and third parties.nuclear 41 decommissioning. (See Note 61(g) of Notes to Financial Statements forin Item 8.) As of December 31, 1998, these funds were invested primarily in domestic equity securities, U.S. Government and corporate debt securities and asset-backed securities. By maintaining a summary ofportfolio that includes long-term equity investments, Oglethorpe intends to maximize the returns to be utilized to fund nuclear decommissioning, which in the long-term will better correlate to inflationary increases in decommissioning costs. However, the equity securities included in Oglethorpe's investmentsportfolio are exposed to price fluctuation in electric plant, including transmission and distribution plant.) The purchase price for the transmission business would be equal to the sum of (1) the higher of: (a) the appraised fair market value of such business as determined by an independent appraiser, or (b) Oglethorpe's net book value for the transmission assets, plus (2)equity markets. A 10% decline in the value of the fund's equity securities as of December 31, 1998 would result in a loss of value to the fund of $6.1 million. Oglethorpe actively monitors its portfolio by benchmarking the performance of its investments against certain deferred charges. If the appraised valueindexes and by maintaining, and periodically reviewing, established target allocation percentages of the transmission business exceeds Oglethorpe's net book value forassets in its trusts to various investment options. Because realized and unrealized gains and losses from investment securities held in the transmission assets by more than 5%, GTC's Board would havedecommissioning fund are directly added to approve the payment of any resulting purchase price. The purchase price would be paid by GTC's assumption of a portion of 33 Oglethorpe's long-term secured debt and by cash obtained through third party borrowing. Oglethorpe also would make a special patronage capital distribution to the Members which could be used by the Members to establish equity in and to provide initial working capital to GTC. Oglethorpe would transfer its system operations business, consisting of its operations center and related computer and dispatch equipment, to GSOC. GSOC would thereafter own and operate the operations center and provide system operation services to the Members, Oglethorpe, GTC and third parties. Oglethorpe also plans to implement a new governance structure when: (a) it receives a favorable rulingor deducted from the Internal Revenue Service that such structure woulddecommissioning reserve, fluctuations in equity prices or interest rates do not affect Oglethorpe's status for federal income tax purposes asnet margin in the short-term. COMMODITY PRICE RISK The market price of electricity is subject to price volatility associated with changes in supply and demand in electricity markets. Oglethorpe's exposure to electricity price risk relates to managing the supply of energy to the Members. To secure a corporation operating on a cooperative basis,firm supply of electricity and (b) a new rate schedule which allocates to each Member responsibility for a specified percentage oflimit price volatility associated with electricity purchases, Oglethorpe has taken several actions. Oglethorpe supplies substantially all costs of Oglethorpe's existing resources becomes legally binding and effective. It is contemplated that the new governance structure would become effective at the same time as the restructuring, although it is possible that it could become effective independent of the restructuring. The new governance structure provides forMember's requirements from a boardcombination of directors consisting of six directors elected from the Members, four independent outside directorsowned and Oglethorpe's Presidentleased generating plants and Chief Executive Officer, rather than Oglethorpe's current 39-member board which is comprised of directors nominated by each Member. To be elected, the new directors must be nominated by a committee composed of a representative from each Member whose vote would be weighted in accordance with the number of retail customers served by such Member and then elected by a vote of the Members on a one-member, one-vote basis. In adopting the Restructuring Agreement, Oglethorpe's Board recommended to the Members that they become members of GTC and GSOC and that they join with Oglethorpe, GTC and GSOC in executing an agreement (the Member Agreement) as to those matters contemplated in the Restructuring Agreement that directly involve the Members in their capacities as separate corporations. The Member Agreement will specify the form of transmissionpower purchased under long-term contracts and system operation contracts to be signed by the Members. The Member Agreement will also provide, subject to the approval of RUS, that Oglethorpe and each Member executing the Member Agreement would execute a new wholesale power contract to govern the purchase and sale of power between Oglethorpe and each such Member. Each Member signing the new wholesale power contract would have a choice as to whether or not to participate in future power supply projects sponsored by Oglethorpe. Such Members would be free to own generation directly and to engage in purchases and sales with other power suppliers. To the extent such Members choose to satisfy their projected load growth from sources other than Oglethorpe, the growth in Oglethorpe's revenues from the sale ofsuppliers and power would decrease but the growth in related expenses also would decrease. Members agreeing to the new wholesale power contracts would have the option to have energy and reserves priced onmarketers. Therefore, only a pooled basis or to schedule their capacity and associated energy separately at prices based on the cost of production. GSOC would administer the new power pool contemplated by the new wholesale power contracts and would implement the separate schedules for Members electing that option. Under the power pool, Oglethorpe resources and any Member-procured resources would be committed to economic dispatch (pooled) for the benefit of all pool participants. The power pool arrangement also would allow the participants to pool resource reserves. In connection with the restructuring, Oglethorpe plans to adopt specific implementation procedures for the existing bylaw provision that grants a Member the right to withdraw from membership in Oglethorpe upon satisfying certain conditions. These conditions generally would require the withdrawing Member either to affirm its obligations under its then-existing wholesale power contract or to assign its rights and obligations under such wholesale power contract to another party with a credit rating meeting certain specified requirements. Withdrawal by a Member would continue to be conditioned upon approval by RUS. The restructuring is subject to a number of conditions, including (1) implementationsmall percentage of Oglethorpe's new governance structure, (2) execution of the Member Agreement by the Members, execution of new wholesale power contracts by Oglethorpe and the Members, and execution of the transmission contracts and system operation contracts specifiedrequirements is purchased in the Member Agreement, (3) RUS approval of new wholesale power contractsshort-term market, and the restructuring, (4) governmental, lender and other third party consents, authorizations, waivers, orders and approvals, (5) receipt by GTC and GSOC of certain capital contributions by the Members and (6) assurances from rating agencies that the ratings on Oglethorpe's outstanding fixed rate PCBs would not be lowered asfurther only a result of the restructuring and that such rating agencies would assign to any comparable bonds issued by GTC the same or better credit rating as assigned to Oglethorpe's fixed rate PCBs. Mostsmall portion of these conditions may be waivedrequirements is covered by derivative commodity instruments. Oglethorpe's Board, subject to RUS approvalmarket price risk exposure on these instruments is not material. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION-Electric Rates" and "MEMBER REQUIREMENTS AND POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES" in certain instances. The restructuring is expected to take the remainder of 1996 to complete, although limited aspects of the restructuring may become effective sooner if specific conditions set forth in the Restructuring Agreement are met. In light of the significant conditions that must be satisfied, including RUS and other governmental and third-party approvals and assurances and receipt of various agreements from the Members, Oglethorpe cannot predict the actual timing of or the ultimate likelihood of full implementation of the restructuring or governance changes. Until implementation of the restructuring, Oglethorpe will continue its current operations, and until satisfaction of the conditions applicable to the new governance structure, Oglethorpe will continue under its existing governance structure. 34Item 1.) 42 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE ---- Statements of Revenues and Expenses, For the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993................................. 36 Statements of Patronage Capital, For the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993................................. 36 Balance Sheets, As of December 31, 1995 and 1994................... 37 Statements of Capitalization, As of December 31, 1995 and 1994..... 39 Statements of Cash Flows, For the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.................................................... 40 Notes to Financial Statements...................................... 41 Report of Management............................................... 51 Reports of Independent Public Accountants.......................... 51 35
PAGE ---- Statements of Revenues and Expenses, For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.......................................... 45 Statements of Patronage Capital, For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.......................................... 45 Balance Sheets, As of December 31, 1998 and 1997................................................. 46 Statements of Capitalization, As of December 31, 1998 and 1997................................... 48 Statements of Cash Flows, For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 ......................................... 49 Notes to Financial Statements.................................................................... 50 Report of Management............................................................................. 63 Report of Independent Accountants................................................................ 63
43 [This Page Intentionally Left Blank] 44 STATEMENTS OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 19941998, 1997 AND 19931996
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(dollars in thousands) 1995 1994 19931998 1997 1996 Operating revenues (Note 1): OPERATING REVENUES (NOTE 1): Sales to Members..................................... $1,030,797Members.................................. $ 930,8751,095,904 $ 899,7201,000,319 $ 1,023,094 Sales to non-Members................................. 118,764 125,207 200,940 ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES............................... 1,149,561 1,056,082 1,100,660 ---------- ---------- ---------- OPERATING EXPENSES: Fuel................................................. 219,062 203,444 176,342 Production........................................... 133,858 132,723 129,972non-Members.............................. 48,263 47,533 78,343 ----------- ------------ ----------- Total operating revenues............................. 1,144,167 1,047,852 1,101,437 ----------- ------------ ----------- Operating expenses: Fuel.............................................. 191,399 206,315 206,524 Production........................................ 198,378 181,923 173,497 Purchased power (Note 9)............................. 264,844 227,477 271,970 Power delivery....................................... 17,520 16,965 14,286 Sales, administrative and general.................... 39,015 32,269 30,590.......................... 387,662 266,875 229,089 Depreciation and amortization........................ 139,024 131,056 128,060 Taxes other than income taxes........................ 27,561 24,741 23,328amortization..................... 124,074 126,730 163,130 Income taxes (Note 3)................................ -- -- 1,820 ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES............................... 840,884 768,675 776,368 ---------- ---------- ---------- OPERATING MARGIN....................................... 308,677 287,407 324,292 ---------- ---------- ---------- OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)............................. - - - Other operating expenses.......................... - 6,334 46,448 ----------- ------------ ----------- Total operating expenses............................. 901,513 788,177 818,688 ----------- ------------ ----------- Operating margin..................................... 242,654 259,675 282,749 ----------- ------------ ----------- Other income (expense): Interest income...................................... 18,031 10,518 20,316Investment income................................. 27,767 29,303 23,485 Amortization of deferred gains (Notes 1 and 4)........... 2,486 2,441 2,341 9,985 12,532 Amortization of proceeds fromnet benefit of sale of income tax benefits (Note 1).................................. 8,043 8,102 8,102........................ 11,195 11,195 8,054 Amortization of deferred margins (Note 1)............ 15,959 18,072 4,138 Deferred margins (Note 1)............................ (14,282) (9,287) (5,083)......... - - 32,047 Allowance for equity funds used during construction (Note 1).............................. 1,715 2,907 2,278 Other................................................ 1,903 498 (3,542) ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL OTHER INCOME..................................... 33,710 40,795 38,741 ---------- ---------- ---------- INTEREST CHARGES:........................ 158 157 238 Other............................................. 687 3,550 (831) ----------- ------------ ----------- Total other income................................... 42,293 46,646 65,334 ----------- ------------ ----------- Interest charges: Interest on long-term debt and capital leases........ 317,968 329,738 367,439leases..... 236,692 261,290 308,013 Other interest....................................... 12,979 3,856 8,539interest.................................... 12,086 13,845 10,006 Allowance for debt funds used during construction (Note 1)............................................ (21,114) (36,113) (29,988)..................................... (1,679) (1,674) (2,576) Amortization of debt discount and expense............ 10,296 7,639 4,662 ---------- ---------- ---------- NET INTEREST CHARGES................................... 320,129 305,120 350,652 ---------- ---------- ---------- MARGIN BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE.................................. 22,258 23,082 12,381 CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES ......................................... -- -- 13,340 ---------- ---------- ---------- NET MARGIN ............................................expense......... 16,768 10,455 10,888 ----------- ------------ ----------- Net interest charges................................. 263,867 283,916 326,331 ----------- ------------ ----------- Net margin........................................... 21,080 22,405 21,752 Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities........................................... 1,112 738 (4,414) ----------- ------------ ----------- Comprehensive margin................................. $ 22,25822,192 $ 23,08223,143 $ 25,721 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------17,338 ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
STATEMENTS OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 19941998, 1997 AND 19931996
(dollars in thousands) 1995 1994 1993 .........................................................................................................1998 1997 1996 Patronage capital and membership fees - beginning of year (Note 1)............................................................. $ 309,496330,509 $ 289,982356,229 $ 264,261 Net margin............................................. 22,258 23,082 25,721 Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes338,891 Comprehensive margin................................. 22,192 23,143 17,338 Special patronage capital distribution (Note 2)............. 7,137 (3,568) -- --------- --------- ---------11)............................... - (48,863) - ----------- ------------ ----------- Patronage capital and membership fees-end of year......year....................... $ 338,891352,701 $ 309,496330,509 $ 289,982 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------356,229 ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 36The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 45 BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 19951998 AND 19941997
........................................................................................- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) ASSETS 1995 19941998 1997 Electric plant (Notes 1, 4 and 6): ELECTRIC PLANT (NOTES 1, 4 AND 6): In service............................................service.......................................... $ 5,699,2134,856,174 $ 5,100,2994,910,067 Less: Accumulated provision for depreciation.......... (1,362,431) (1,231,818) ----------- ----------- 4,336,782 3,868,481depreciation........ (1,510,888) (1,412,287) -------------- ------------- 3,345,286 3,497,780 Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost....................... 94,013 105,683 Plant acquisition adjustments, at amortized cost...... 5,214 6,275cost..................... 84,418 90,424 Construction work in progress......................... 35,753 538,789 ----------- ----------- 4,471,762 4,519,228 ----------- ----------- INVESTMENTS AND FUNDS (NOTESprogress....................... 20,948 13,578 -------------- ------------- 3,450,652 3,601,782 -------------- ------------- Investments and funds (Notes 1 ANDand 2): Decommissioning fund, at market..................... 122,094 105,817 Deposit on Rocky Mountain transactions, at cost..... 55,755 52,176 Bond, reserve and construction funds, at market....... 56,511 64,163 Decommissioning fund, at market....................... 74,492 59,164market..... 32,909 33,161 Investment in associated organizations,companies, at cost....... 15,853 17,371 ----------- ----------- 146,856 140,698 ----------- ----------- CURRENT ASSETS:cost......... 16,231 15,940 Other, at cost...................................... 3,326 3,858 -------------- ------------- 230,315 210,952 -------------- ------------- Current assets: Cash and temporary cash investments, at cost (Note 1). 201,151 190,642.......................................... 106,235 63,215 Other short-term investments, at market............... 79,165 -- Receivables........................................... 99,559 88,873market............. 73,356 97,021 Receivables......................................... 110,919 105,894 Inventories, at average cost (Note 1)................. 82,949 95,076............... 76,783 65,528 Notes receivable (Note 5)........................... 45,151 881 Prepayments and other current assets.................. 14,325 14,857 ----------- ----------- 477,149 389,448 ----------- ----------- DEFERRED CHARGES:assets................ 21,395 12,530 -------------- ------------- 433,839 345,069 -------------- ------------- Deferred charges: Premium and loss on reacquired debt, being amortized (Note 5)............................................. 200,794 161,889................................ 206,729 196,583 Deferred amortization of Scherer leasehold (Note 4)... 87,134 80,132.......................................... 99,297 96,303 Discontinued projects, being amortized (Note 1)....... 24,305 26,342..... 36,203 5,947 Deferred debt expense, being amortized................ 21,135 20,936 Other................................................. 9,361 7,657 ----------- ----------- 342,729 296,956 ----------- -----------amortized.............. 15,825 15,345 Other (Note 1)...................................... 33,405 37,876 -------------- ------------- 391,459 352,054 -------------- ------------- $ 5,438,4964,506,265 $ 5,346,330 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------4,509,857 -------------- ------------- -------------- -------------
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE BALANCE SHEETS. 37The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 46
........................................................................................ (dollars in thousands) EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1995 19941998 1997 CAPITALIZATION (SEE ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS)Capitalization (see accompanying statements): Patronage capital and membership fees (Note 1)....................... $ 338,891352,701 $ 309,496330,509 Long-term debt....................................... 4,207,320 4,128,080debt................................................ 3,177,883 3,258,046 Obligation under capital leases (Note 4)............. 296,478 303,749 ----------- ----------- 4,842,689 4,741,325 ----------- ----------- CURRENT LIABILITIES:...................... 282,299 288,638 Obligation under Rocky Mountain transactions (Note 1)......... 55,755 52,176 -------------- -------------- 3,868,638 3,929,369 -------------- -------------- Current liabilities: Long-term debt and capital leases due within one year................................................ 89,675 90,086 Deferred margins and Vogtle surcharge to be refunded within one year (Note 1)................... 32,047 19,2795).................................................... 97,475 89,556 Accounts payable..................................... 48,855 52,921payable.............................................. 46,676 51,103 Notes payable (Note 5)........................................ 50,986 - Accrued interest..................................... 91,096 100,010 Accrued and withheld taxes........................... 1,785 1,566interest.............................................. 10,074 12,961 Other current liabilities............................ 18,007 18,177 ----------- ----------- 281,465 282,039 ----------- ----------- DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES:liabilities..................................... 18,115 8,945 -------------- -------------- 223,326 162,565 -------------- -------------- Deferred credits and other liabilities: Gain on sale of plant, being amortized (Note 4)...... 60,868 63,209 Sale............... 58,282 60,756 Net benefit of sale of income tax benefits, being amortized (Note 1)............................................ 50,194 58,236.................................................... 26,030 34,039 Net benefit of Rocky Mountain transactions, being amortized (Note 1).................................................... 89,189 92,375 Accumulated deferred income taxes (Note 3)........... 65,510 65,510 Deferred margins and Vogtle surcharge (Note 1)....... -- 17,765.................... 63,203 63,117 Decommissioning reserve (Note 1)..................... 114,049 96,291 Other................................................ 23,721 21,955 ----------- ----------- 314,342 322,966 ----------- ----------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTES.............................. 156,021 142,354 Other......................................................... 21,576 25,282 -------------- -------------- 414,301 417,923 -------------- -------------- Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 4 9 AND 10) $5,438,496 $5,346,330 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------and 9) $ 4,506,265 $ 4,509,857 -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE BALANCE SHEETS. 3847 STATEMENTS OF CAPITALIZATION DECEMBER 31, 19951998 AND 19941997
........................................................................................- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1995 19941998 1997 LONG-TERM DEBT (NOTELong-term debt (Note 5): Mortgage notes payable to the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) at interest rates varying from 5.67%4.66% to 10.78%8.43% (average rate of 7.19%6.55% at December 31, 1995)1998) due in quarterly installments through 2023 ........................................................... $ 3,253,6362,383,468 $ 3,161,5502,456,300 Mortgage notes payable to the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) at an interest rate of 5% due in monthly installments through 2021........... 22,983 23,4672021.................................................. 14,133 14,499 Mortgage notes issued in conjunction with the sale by public authorities of pollution control revenue bonds: -bonds (PCBs): * Series 19821992A Serial bonds, 10.20% to 10.60%, due serially through 1997......................................... 6,675 16,135 - Series 1992 Term bonds, 7.50% to 8.00%, due 2003 to 2022.......... 92,130 92,130 -Series 1992A Adjustable tender bonds, 3.25% to 3.95%, due 2025..... 216,925 216,925 Serial bonds, 5.10%5.55% to 6.80%, due serially from 19971999 through 2012......................................... 129,760 139,240 -2012 ........................ 119,360^^ 124,690^^ * Series 1993 Serial bonds, 3.30%3.95% to 5.25%, due serially from 19961999 through 2013......................................... 38,110 39,090 -2013 ........................ 35,480^^ 36,380^^ * Series 1993A Adjustable tender bonds, 5.15%3.85%, due 2016.............. 199,690 199,690 -1999 through 2016 .................................... 197,425^^ 199,690^^ * Series 1993B Serial bonds, 3.55%3.95% to 5.05%, due serially from 19971999 through 2008......................................... 136,745 155,610 -2008 ........................ 120,445^^ 126,935^^ * Series 1994 Serial bonds, 4.90%5.70% to 7.125%, due serially from 19961999 through 2015......................................... 10,690 10,6902015 ....................... 9,685^^ 10,035^^ Term bonds, 7.15% due 2021............................ 11,550 11,550 -2016 to 2021 ....................................................... 11,550^^ 11,550^^ * Series 1994A Adjustable tender bonds, 5.05%3.85%, due 2019.............. 122,740 122,740 -2000 to 2019 ......................................... 122,740^^ 122,740^^ * Series 1994B Serial bonds, 5.20%5.70% to 6.45%, due serially from 19971999 through 2005......................................... 12,475 13,720 -2005 ........................ 10,590^^ 11,140^^ * Series 19951997A Adjustable ratetender bonds, 3.70%3.40% to JuneMay 1999, due 2018 ..................................... 5,330^^ 5,330^^ * Series 1997B Term bonds, 3.80% due May 1998 ........................................................... -- 216,925^^ * Series 1997C Adjustable tender bonds, 3.40% to May 1999, due 2018 ..................................... 9,305^^ 9,305^^ * Series 1998A Adjustable tender bonds, variable rates 2.95% to 3.45%, due 2019 ......................... 116,925^^ -- * Series 1998B Adjustable tender bonds, variable rates 2.95% to 3.35%, due 2019 ......................... 100,000^^ -- Unsecured notes issued in conjunction with the sale by public authorities of pollution control revenue bonds: * Series 1996 Adjustable tender bonds, 3.45% to May 1999, due in 2015................................................. 21,6702017 .................................. 37,885 37,885 * Series 1998A Adjustable tender bonds, 3.50% to May 1999, due 2019 ..................................... 5,615^^ -- * Series 1998C Adjustable tender bonds, 3.50% to May 1999, due 2019 ................................... 10,570^^ -- CoBank, ACB notes payable: -* Headquarters mortgage note payable: $5.2 million fixed at 6.85%6.47% through July 1996,January 1999, due in quarterly installments through January 1, 2009 .............................. 5,159 5,549 -.................................... 3,990 4,380 * Transmission mortgage note payable: fixed at 6.85%6.71% through July 1996;February 1999; due in bimonthlybi-monthly installments through November 1, 2018...................................... 2,261 2,279 -2018 ........................................ 1,822 1,844 * Transmission mortgage note payable: fixed at 6.45% through November 1996;6.71% to March 1999; due in bimonthlybi-monthly installments through September 1, 2019..................................... 8,637 8,6972019 ................................................... 6,987 7,060 * Medium-term loan, variable at 5.61% to 6.39%, due at various maturities through September 1999, due March 31, 2003 .............................................. 46,065 -- National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation notes payable: * Medium-term loan fixed at 6.575%, due March 31, 2003 ...................................... 46,065 -- Commercial Paper, 5.84% to 6.15%, due at various maturities through February 1998 ............. -- 91,992 ----------- ----------- 4,291,836 4,219,062 3,415,435 3,488,680 ^^Less:Unamortized debt discount......................... (832) (896) Portion (16.86%) of PCBs assumed by Georgia Transmission Corporation ................... (147,563) (147,513) ----------- ----------- Total long-term debt, net.............................. 4,291,004 4,218,166net .................................................................... 3,267,872 3,341,167 Less:Long termLong-term debt due within one year................ (83,684) (90,086)year ...................................................... (89,989) (83,121) ----------- ----------- TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT, EXCLUDING AMOUNT DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR............................................... 4,207,320 4,128,080 OBLIGATION UNDER CAPITAL LEASES, LONG TERM (NOTETotal long-term debt, excluding amount due within one year ....................................... 3,177,883 3,258,046 Obligation under capital leases, long-term (Note 4)..... 296,478 303,749 PATRONAGE CAPITAL AND MEMBERSHIP FEES (NOTE .............................................. 282,299 288,638 Obligation under Rocky Mountain transactions, long-term (Note 1).......... 338,891 309,496 ................................. 55,755 52,176 Patronage capital and membership fees (Note 1) ................................................... 352,701 330,509 ----------- ----------- TOTAL CAPITALIZATION....................................Total capitalization ............................................................................. $ 4,842,6893,868,638 $ 4,741,3253,929,369 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 39The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 48 STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 19941998, 1997 AND 19931996 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(dollars in thousands) 1995 1994 19931998 1997 1996 Cash flows from operating activities: CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net margin.......................................................margin......................................................... $ 22,25821,080 $ 23,08222,405 $ 25,721 ---------- ---------- ----------21,752 -------- -------- -------- Adjustments to reconcile net margin to net cash provided by operating activities: Cumulative effect of change in accounting for income taxes.... -- -- (13,340) Depreciation and amortization................................. 196,920 193,351 180,221amortization.................................. 182,343 171,573 196,593 Net benefit of Rocky Mountain transactions..................... - 21,673 70,701 Interest on decommissioning reserve........................... 9,951 1,291 7,356reserve............................ 9,716 12,113 7,167 Amortization of deferred gains ...............................gains................................. (2,486) (2,441) (2,341) (9,985) (12,532) Deferred margins and amortization of deferred margins......... (1,677) (8,785) 945margins.......... - - (32,047) Amortization of proceeds fromnet benefit of sale of income tax benefits..... (8,043) (8,102) (8,102)(11,195) (11,195) (8,145) Allowance for equity funds used during construction........... (1,715) (2,907) (2,278)construction............ (158) (157) (238) Deferred income taxes......................................... -- -- 1,625 Other ........................................................ (13) (13)taxes.......................................... 86 1,132 (3,525) Option payment on power swap agreement......................... - (2,042) (3,750) Other.......................................................... (4,171) 779 (13) Change in net current assets, excluding long-term debt due within one year and deferred margins and Vogtle surcharge to be refunded within one year: Receivables................................................... (10,686) (18,055) (24,990) Inventories................................................... 12,127 (8,608) 7,172Receivables.................................................... (5,025) 7,249 (13,884) Inventories.................................................... (11,255) 15,316 (6,875) Prepayments and other current assets.......................... 532 (94) 2,369assets........................... (8,865) 2,025 (299) Accounts payable.............................................. (4,066) (10,569) (2,349)payable............................................... (4,427) 8,797 (5,964) Accrued interest.............................................. (8,914) (8,692) 49,379interest............................................... (2,887) (2,850) (75,165) Accrued and withheld taxes.................................... 219 (7,835) 5,741taxes..................................... (302) (4,423) 3,155 Other current liabilities..................................... (169) (24,124) 15,542 ---------- ---------- ----------liabilities...................................... 9,472 2,903 (3,985) -------- -------- -------- Total adjustments................................................ 182,125 86,873 206,746 ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES.......................... 204,383 109,955 232,467 ---------- ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:adjustments.................................................. 150,846 220,452 121,385 -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities............................. 171,926 242,857 143,137 -------- -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Property additions............................................... (138,921) (206,345) (235,285)(43,904) (63,527) (93,704) Activity in decommissioning fund - Purchases..................... (410,597) (297,492) --(504,720) (435,799) (327,233) - Proceeds...................... 399,077 293,990 --490,450 419,930 316,542 Activity in bond, reserve and construction funds - Purchases..... (27,762) (498,052) --- (35,646) (107,890) - Proceeds...... 39,566 540,712 -- Activity in other short-term investments - Purchases............. (76,180) -- -- Increase in decommissioning fund................................. -- -- (8,990) Net proceeds from bond, reserve and construction funds........... -- -- 53,574 Decrease in investment in associated organizations............... 1,518 1,752 786893 57,035 109,230 Decrease (increase) in other short-term investments.............. -- -- 66,165 Other............................................................ -- -- 158 ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES.............................. (213,299) (165,435) (123,592) ---------- ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:24,137 (5,380) (15,532) Decrease (increase) in investment in associated organizations.... (291) (561) 474 Decrease (increase) in notes receivable.......................... 60 (734) 153 Net cash received in Corporate Restructuring (Note 11)........... - 24,540 - -------- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities................................. (33,375) (40,142) (117,960) -------- -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Debt proceeds, net............................................... 132,874 523,518 232,6756,024 5,671 2,243 Debt payments.................................................... (108,481) (517,530) (369,962) Return(86,889) (229,242) (95,367) Premium paid on refinancing of Vogtle surcharge....................................... (3,320) (2,031) (1,600)debt.............................. (24,041) - - Increase in notes payable (Note 5)............................... 50,986 - - Increase in note receivable under interim financing agreement (Note 5)............................................... (44,330) - - Special patronage capital distribution........................... - (48,863) - Other............................................................ (1,648) (2,008) (1,439) ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES................ 19,425 1,949 (140,326) ---------- ---------- ---------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS..... 10,509 (53,531) (31,451) CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR........... 190,642 244,173 275,624 ---------- ---------- ---------- CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS AT END OF YEAR.................2,719 151 (421) -------- -------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities................................. (95,531) (272,283) (93,545) -------- -------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and temporary cash investments........ 43,020 (69,568) (68,368) Cash and temporary cash investments at beginning of year.............. 63,215 132,783 201,151 -------- -------- -------- Cash and temporary cash investments at end of year.................... $106,235 $ 201,151 $ 190,642 $ 244,173 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- CASH PAID FOR:63,215 $132,783 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Cash paid for: Interest (net of amounts capitalized)............................ $ 308,797 $ 304,882 $ 289,255$240,270 $277,294 $383,440 Income taxes..................................................... -- -- 1,658- 830 -
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 40The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 49 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 19941998, 1997 AND 1993 ..............................................................................1996 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: A.a. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Oglethorpe Power Corporation (Oglethorpe) is an electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperativemembership corporation incorporated in 1974 and headquartered in suburban Atlanta. Oglethorpe provides wholesale electric service, on a not-for- profitnot-for-profit basis, to 39 of Georgia's 42 Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs). These 39 electric distribution cooperatives (Members) in turn distribute energy on a retail basis to more than 2.6approximately 2.9 million people across two-thirds of the State. Oglethorpe is the nation's largest G&Telectric cooperative in terms of operating revenues, assets, kilowatt-hour sales and, through its Members, consumers served. Oglethorpe supplies energy to the Members fromowns or leases undivided interests in thirteen generating units totaling 3,335 megawatts (MW) of owned or leased generating capacity and purchases the remainder from other power suppliers.capacity. Oglethorpe also has accesspurchases a total of 1,000 MW of power pursuant to over 16,000 miles ofpower purchase agreements. Oglethorpe and the Members completed a corporate restructuring (the Corporate Restructuring) in 1997, in which Oglethorpe was divided into three separate operating companies. Oglethorpe's transmission line throughbusiness was sold to and is now owned and operated by Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC). Oglethorpe's system operations business was sold to and is now owned and operated by Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC). Oglethorpe continues to own and operate its ownership inpower supply business. For more information regarding the statewide Integrated Transmission System. B.Corporate Restructuring, see Note 11. b. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING Oglethorpe follows generally accepted accounting principles and the practices prescribed in the Uniform System of Accounts of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as modified and adopted by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), formerly known as the Rural Electrification Administration (REA). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of December 31, 19951998 and 19941997 and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for each of the three years ending December 31, 1995.1998. Actual results could differ from those estimates. C.c. PATRONAGE CAPITAL AND MEMBERSHIP FEES Oglethorpe is organized and operates as a cooperative. The Members paid a total of $195 in membership fees. Patronage capital is the retained net margin of Oglethorpe. As provided in the bylaws, any excess of revenue over expenditures from operations is treated as advances of capital by the Members and is allocated to each of them on the basis of their electricity purchases from Oglethorpe. The margin andAny distributions of patronage capital retirements policy adopted byare subject to the Oglethorpediscretion of the Board of Directors, in 1992 extended from 13 yearssubject to 30 years the period that each year's net margin will be retained by Oglethorpe. Pursuant to the previous 13-year patronage capital retirement schedule, 1978 patronage capital assignments were retired in 1992.Mortgage Indenture requirements. Under the new 30-year retirement schedule, noMortgage Indenture, Oglethorpe is prohibited from making any distribution of patronage capital would be returned to the Members until 2010,if, at the time thereof or giving effect thereto, (i) an event of default exists under the Mortgage Indenture, (ii) Oglethorpe's equity as of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is less than 20% of Oglethorpe's total capitalization, or (iii) the aggregate amount expended for distributions on or after the date on which timeOglethorpe's equity first reaches 20% of Oglethorpe's total capitalization exceeds 35% of Oglethorpe's aggregate net margins earned after such date. This last restriction, however will not apply if, after giving effect to such distribution, Oglethorpe's equity as of the 1979 patronage capital would be returned. D.end of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is not less than 30% of Oglethorpe's total capitalization. d. MARGIN POLICY For 1998 and 1997 under the Mortgage Indenture, Oglethorpe was required to produce a Margins for Interest (MFI) Ratio of at least 1.10. Under Oglethorpe's prior RUS mortgage, Oglethorpe's margin policy iswas based on the provision of a Times Interest Earned Ratio (TIER) established annually by the Oglethorpe Board of Directors. Pursuant to this policy, the annual net margin goal for 1995, 1994 and 19931996 was the amount required to produce a TIER of 1.07. 50 The Oglethorpe Board of Directors adopted resolutions annually requiring that Oglethorpe's net margins for the years 1985 through 1995 in excess of its annual margin goals be deferred and used to mitigate rate increases associated with Plant Vogtle and Rocky Mountain. In addition, during 1986 and 1987, Oglethorpe's wholesale electric rate to its Members provided for a one mill per kilowatt-hour charge (Vogtle Surcharge), also to be used to mitigate the effect of Plant Vogtle on rates.Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project (Rocky Mountain). Pursuant to rate actions by Oglethorpe's Board of Directors, specified amounts of deferred margins and Vogtle Surcharge were returned in 1989 through 1995 and all remaining amounts will bewere returned in 1996. A summary of deferred margins and Vogtle Surcharge as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 is as follows:
................................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 ................................................................................... DEFERRED MARGINS 1985-92 $ 165,552 $ 165,552 1993 5,083 5,083 1994 9,287 9,287 1995 14,282 -- --------- --------- 194,204 179,922 VOGTLE SURCHARGE 1986-87 36,613 36,613 --------- --------- Subtotal 230,817 216,535 Less: Amounts returned in: 1989-92 (153,650) (153,650) 1993 (5,738) (5,738) 1994 (20,103) (20,103) 1995 (19,279) -- --------- --------- 32,047 37,044 Less: Current portion (32,047) (19,279) --------- --------- Long-term balance $ -- $ 17,765 --------- --------- --------- --------- ...................................................................................
E.e. OPERATING REVENUES Operating revenues consist primarily of electricity sales pursuant to long-term wholesale power contracts which Oglethorpe maintains with each of its Members. These wholesale power contracts obligate each Member to pay Oglethorpe for capacity and energy furnished in accordance with rates established by Oglethorpe. Energy furnished is determined based on meter readings which are conducted at the end of each month. Actual energy costs are compared, on a monthly basis, to the billed energy costs, and an adjustment to revenues is made such that energy revenues are equal to actual energy costs. Revenues from Cobb EMC and Jackson EMC, two of Oglethorpe's Members, accounted for 11.3%12.8% and 10.4%11.4% in 1995,1998, 12.8% and 11.0%11.7% in 1997, and 10.5%12.5% and 11.2% in 1994 of Oglethorpe's total operating 41 revenues. In 1993, Cobb EMC accounted for 10.3%1996, respectively, of Oglethorpe's total operating revenues. Sales to non-Members consist partly of revenues from energy sales to non- Member utilities other than Georgia Power Company (GPC) and partly of capacity and energy sales to GPC under terms of sell-back agreements entered into when Oglethorpe purchased interests in certain of GPC's generation facilities. Pursuant to these agreements, GPC purchased through 1995 from Oglethorpe a declining fractional part of the capacity and energy during the first seven to ten years of an applicable generating unit's commercial operation. The portion of Oglethorpe's capacity and energy retained by GPC is shown as follows:
................................................................................... Fractional Part of Capacity and Energy Retained by GPC during Contract Year Ended May 31 Generating Unit 1996 1995 1994 1993 ................................................................................... Plant Scherer, Unit No. 2 -- -- -- 6/60 Plant Vogtle, Unit No. 1 -- -- 4/30 8/30 Plant Vogtle, Unit No. 2 -- 4/30 8/30 11/30 ...................................................................................
Pursuant to these sell-back agreements and to other contractual arrangements with GPC, revenues from GPC accounted for approximately 6%, 8%, and 15% of Oglethorpe's total operating revenues in 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively. F.f. NUCLEAR FUEL COST The cost of nuclear fuel, including a provision for the disposal of spent fuel, is being amortized to fuel expense based on usage. The total nuclear fuel expense for 1995, 19941998, 1997 and 19931996 amounted to $54,588,000, $55,229,000$46,751,000, $47,123,000 and $49,647,000,$49,298,000, respectively. Contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have been executed to provide for the permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel for the life of Plant Hatch and Plant Vogtle. The services to be provided by DOE are scheduledfailed to begin disposing of spent fuel in 1998. However,January 1998 as required by the actual year that these services will begincontracts, and Georgia Power Company (GPC), as agent for the co-owners of the plants, is uncertain.pursuing legal remedies against DOE for breach of contract. The Plant Hatch spent fuel storage is expected to be sufficient into 2003. The Plant Vogtle spent fuel storage is expected to be sufficient into 2009. If DOE does not begin receiving spent fuel from2017. Plant Hatch in 2003 or from Plant Vogtle in 2009, alternativeVogtle's spent fuel storage will be needed.capacity includes the installation in 1998 of additional rack capacity. Activities for adding dry cask storage capacity at Plant Hatch by as early as 1999 are in progress. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requiresrequired that utilities with nuclear plants be assessed over the next 15 years,a 15-year period an amount which will be used by DOE for the decontamination and decommissioning of its nuclear fuel enrichment facilities. The amount of each utility's assessment iswas based on its past purchases of nuclear fuel enrichment services from DOE. Based on its ownership in Plants Hatch and Vogtle, Oglethorpe has a remaining nuclear fuel asset of approximately $16,200,000,$12,200,000, which is being amortized to nuclear fuel expense over the next 1210 years. Oglethorpe has also recorded net of sell-back, an obligation to DOE which approximated $13,000,000$9,400,000 at December 31, 1995. G.1998. g. NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING Oglethorpe's portion of the costs of decommissioning co-owned nuclear facilities is estimated as follows:
................................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) Hatch Hatch Vogtle VogtleVogle Vogle Unit No. 1No.1 Unit No. 2No.2 Unit No. 1No.1 Unit No. 2 ...................................................................................No.2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year of site study 1998 1998 1998 1998 Year of site study 1994 1994 1994 1994 Expected start date of decommissioning 2014 2018 2027 2029 Decommissioning cost: Discounted $ 92,000 $109,000109,000 $133,000 $ 82,000 $106,000107,000 $130,000 Undiscounted 223,000 299,000 302,000 419,000 ...................................................................................200,000 280,000 309,000 404,000 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The decommissioning cost estimates are based on prompt dismantlement and removal of the plant from service. The actual decommissioning costs may vary from the above estimates because of changes in the assumed date of decommissioning, changes in regulatory requirements, changes in technology, and changes in costs of labor, materials and equipment. The annual provision, based on the 1994 site study, for decommissioning for 1995, 19941998, 1997 and 19931996 was $4,156,000, $5,948,000$2,597,000, $2,597,000 and $5,948,000,$2,597,000, respectively. In developing the amount of the annual provision for 19951997 and 1996,1998, the escalation rate was assumed to be 3.5%2.72% and return on trust assets was 51 assumed to be 8%. The 1998 site study was utilized in developing the annual provision for 1999 and subsequent years. Oglethorpe accounts for this provision for decommissioning as depreciation expense with an offsetting credit to a decommissioning reserve. Oglethorpe's management is of the opinion that any changes in cost estimates of decommissioning willcan be fully recovered in future rates. In compliance with a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulation, Oglethorpe maintains an external trust fund to provide for a portion of the cost of decommissioning its nuclear facilities. The NRC regulation requires funding levels based on average expected cost to decommission only the radioactive portions of a typical nuclear facility. Oglethorpe's decommissioning reserve reflects its obligation to decommission both the radioactive and most of the non-radioactive portions of its nuclear facilities. The amounts which will ultimately be used to decommission the non-radioactive portions of Oglethorpe's nuclear plants are classified as cash and temporary cash investments on the accompanying balance sheets. With respect to these "internally" funded amounts, imputed interest earnings are calculated based on average current investment rates and are applied to the decommissioning reserve balance and charged to interest expense. Similarly, realizedRealized investment earnings from the external trust fund, while increasing the fund and interest income, also are applied to the decommissioning reserve and charged to interest expense. Interest income earned from the external trust fund and imputed on the internally funded amount is offset by the recognition of interest expense such that there is no effect on Oglethorpe's net margin. 42 H.h. DEPRECIATION Depreciation is computed on additions when they are placed in service using the composite straight-line method. Annual depreciation rates in effect in 1995, 19941998, 1997 and 19931996 were as follows:
................................................................................... 1995 1994 1993 ...................................................................................- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steam production 2.14% 2.13% 2.47% 2.66%2.13% Nuclear production 2.78% 2.84% 2.83%2.77% 2.74% 2.73% Hydro production 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% Other production 3.75% 2.42% 1.09%3.75% 3.75% Transmission 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% Distribution 2.88%- 2.88% 2.88% General 2.00-20.00% 2.00-20.00% 2.00-17.00% ...................................................................................2.00-20.00% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I.i. ELECTRIC PLANT Electric plant is stated at original cost, which is the cost of the plant when first dedicated to public service, plus the cost of any subsequent additions. Cost includes an allowance for the cost of equity and debt funds used during construction. The cost of equity and debt funds is calculated at the embedded cost of all such funds. The plant acquisition adjustments represent the excess of the cost of the plant to Oglethorpe over the original cost, less accumulated depreciation at the time of acquisition, and are being amortized over a ten-year period. Maintenance and repairs of property and replacements and renewals of items determined to be less than units of property are charged to expense. Replacements and renewals of items considered to be units of property are charged to the plant accounts. At the time properties are disposed of, the original cost, plus cost of removal, less salvage of such property, is charged to the accumulated provision for depreciation. J.j. BOND, RESERVE AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS:FUNDS Bond, reserve and construction funds for pollution control revenue bonds (PCBs) are maintained as required by Oglethorpe's bond agreements. Bond funds serve as payment clearing accounts, reserve funds maintain amounts equal to the maximum annual debt service of each bond issue and construction funds hold bond proceeds for which construction expenditures have not yet been made. As of December 31, 19951998 and 1994,1997, substantially all of the funds were invested in U.S. Government securities. K.k. CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS Oglethorpe considers all temporary cash investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Temporary cash investments with maturities of more than three months are classified as other short-term investments. L.At December 31, 1998 and 1997, $13,457,000 and $12,167,000 were restricted by PCBs trust indentures and were utilized in January 1999 and 1998 for payment of principal on certain PCBs, respectively. l. INVENTORIES Oglethorpe maintains inventories of fossil fuels for its generation plant and spare parts for certain of its generation and transmission plant. These inventories 52 are stated at weighted average cost on the accompanying balance sheets. At December 31, 19951998 and 1994,1997, fossil fuels inventories were $12,296,000$18,692,000 and $24,225,000,$7,288,000, respectively. Inventories for spare parts at December 31, 19951998 and 19941997 were $70,653,000$58,091,000 and $70,851,000,$58,240,000, respectively. M. ENERGY COST RECOVERY Oglethorpe's wholesale power rate sets forth the manner in which energym. DEFERRED CHARGES Prior to 1996, Oglethorpe expensed nuclear refueling outage costs as incurred. In 1996, Oglethorpe began accounting for these costs on a normalized basis. Under this method of accounting, refueling outage costs are deferred and subsequently amortized to be recovered from its Members. The rate in effect for 1995, 1994 and 1993 provided that an energy rate be determined based on projectedexpense over the 18-month operating cycle of each unit. Deferred nuclear outage costs and kilowatt-hour sales and that the resulting rate be used to bill Members for a six-month period. Actual energy costs are compared, on a monthly basis, to the billed energy costs, and an adjustment to revenues is made such that energy revenues are equal to actual energy costs. The offset to this adjustment is included as an increase or decrease to the receivable from Members. For 1995 and 1994, the rate provides that any cumulative overcollection or undercollection for the previous six-month period be utilized to adjust projected costs for the next six-month period. As ofat December 31, 1994, an overcollection of $2,125,000 existed1998 and was utilized to reduce Member billings in 1995. Due to the new power supply swap agreement discussed in Note 10, in 1996, energy cost will be collected from Members on a current basis.1997 were $17,163,000 and $19,802,000, respectively. As of December 31, 1995, a cumulative undercollection of $4,237,000 was owed Oglethorpe and will be collected from Members over the next 12-month period. N. DEFERRED CHARGES Primarily as a result of its ownership of a majority interest in Rocky Mountain, Oglethorpe determinedthe determination that the Pickens County Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project was not needed within its present planning horizon. Accordingly, Oglethorpe is amortizingPlant Vogtle radioactive waste facility has no usefulness as a radioactive waste storage facility, the accumulated project costs in excess of the value of the land purchased. The remaining unamortized project costs of approximately $15,496,000 are reflected as$30,752,000 have been reclassified from electric plant in service to deferred charges on the accompanying balance sheets. Oglethorpe's Board of Directors has authorized that these project costs be amortized and fully recovered through future rates over a period of 15four years beginning in 1992. As a result of the availability of long-term capacity purchases at similar costs but with reduced risks to Oglethorpe and its Members, Oglethorpe determined that the Smarr Combustion Turbine Project was not needed within the present planning horizon. Therefore, Oglethorpe is amortizing the accumulated project costs in excess of the current value of the land purchased. The remaining project costs of $8,808,000 are reflected as deferred charges on the accompanying balance sheets. Oglethorpe's Board of Directors has authorized that these project costs be amortized and fully recovered through future rates over a period of 15 years beginning in 1995. 43 O.1999. n. DEFERRED CREDITS In April 1982, Oglethorpe sold to three purchasers certain of the income tax benefits associated with Scherer Unit No.1 and related common facilities pursuant to the safe harbor lease provisions of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981. Oglethorpe received a total of approximately $110,000,000 from the safe harbor lease transactions. Oglethorpe accounts for the proceedsnet benefits as a deferred credit sale of income tax benefits, and is amortizing the amount over the 20-year term of the leases. In October 1989,December 1996 and January 1997, Oglethorpe sold to GPC a 24.45%entered into long-term lease transactions for its 74.6% undivided ownership interest in the Plant Scherer common facilitiesRocky Mountain, through a wholly owned subsidiary of Oglethorpe, Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation (RMLC). The lease transactions are characterized as required under the Plant Scherer Purchasea sale and Ownership Agreement to adjust its ownership in the Scherer units.lease-back for income tax purposes, but not for financial reporting purposes. As a result of these leases, Oglethorpe realizedrecorded a gain on the salenet benefit of $50,600,000. RUS and Oglethorpe's Board of Directors approved a plan whereby this gain$95,560,000 which was deferred and wasis being amortized to income over 60 months ending in September 1994. P.the 30-year lease-back period. The lease transactions initially increased Oglethorpe's Capitalization and Investments and funds by $57,495,000, respectively (see Note 2 where discussed further). o. REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Oglethorpe is subject to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 71, "Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation." Regulatory assets represent probable future revenues to Oglethorpe associated with certain costs which willthat are assured to be recoveredrecoverable by Oglethorpe from the Members in the future through the rate-makingratemaking process. Regulatory liabilities represent probable future reduction in revenues associated with amountscertain items of income that are being retained by Oglethorpe and that will be applied in the future to be credited to Members through the rate-making process.reduce Member revenue requirements. The following regulatory assets and liabilities were reflected on the accompanying balance sheets as of December 31, 19951998 and 1994:1997:
............................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 ...............................................................................- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Premium and loss on reacquired debt $200,794 $161,889$206,729 $196,583 Deferred amortization of Scherer leasehold 87,134 80,13299,297 96,303 Discontinued projects 24,305 26,34236,203 5,947 Other regulatory assets 9,361 7,657 Sale28,668 32,371 Net benefit of sale of income tax benefits (50,194) (58,236) Deferred margins and Vogtle Surcharge (32,047) (37,044) Energy costs 4,237 (2,125)(26,030) (34,039) Net benefit of Rocky Mountain transactions (89,189) (92,375) -------- -------- $243,590 $178,615$255,678 $204,790 -------- -------- -------- -------- ...............................................................................- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In the event that competitive or other factors result in cost recovery practices under which Oglethorpe iscan no longer subject toapply the provisions of StatementSFAS No. 71, Oglethorpe would be required to write off relatedeliminate all regulatory assets and liabilities.liabilities that could not otherwise be recognized as assets and liabilities by businesses in general. In addition, Oglethorpe would be required to determine any impairment to other assets, including plant, and write down thewrite-down those assets, if impaired, to their fair value. Q.p. PRESENTATION Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. 53 2. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:Fair value of financial instruments: A detail of the estimated fair values of Oglethorpe's financial instruments as of December 31, 19951998 and 19941997 is as follows:
..................................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 FAIR- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 Fair COST VALUEFair Cost Value .....................................................................................Cost Value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS:Cash and temporary cash investments: Commercial paper $ 179,055105,567 $ 179,055105,567 $ 156,19262,772 $ 156,192 Repurchase agreement -- -- 14,087 14,087 Certificates of deposit 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,00062,772 Cash and money market securities 2,096 2,096 363 363 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL668 668 443 443 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 201,151106,235 $ 201,151106,235 $ 190,64263,215 $ 190,642 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- OTHER SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS: Mutual funds63,215 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Other short term investments $ 76,18072,955 $ 79,16573,356 $ --97,092 $ -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL $ 76,180 $ 79,165 $ -- $ -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- BOND, RESERVE AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS: U. S.97,021 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Bond, reserve and construction funds: U.S. Government securities $ 49,34820,486 $ 49,93221,091 $ 57,14120,542 $ 53,57320,505 Repurchase agreements 6,579 6,579 10,590 10,590 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL11,818 11,818 12,655 12,656 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 55,92732,304 $ 56,51132,909 $ 67,73133,197 $ 64,163 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- DECOMMISSIONING FUND: U. S.33,161 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Decommissioning fund: U.S. Government securities $ 23,08727,521 $ 23,56828,442 $ 36,66821,070 $ 35,51321,668 Foreign government securities 732 738 641 695 Commercial paper 4,036 4,0364,785 4,784 5,507 5,506 Corporate bonds 10,855 11,465 12,537 12,967 Equity securities 53,760 61,400 45,044 51,252 Asset-backed securities 7,442 7,593 9,202 9,237 Other bonds 940 944 -- -- Corporate bonds 5,875 6,073 4,548 4,388 Equity securities 19,514 21,271 8,605 8,707 Asset-backed securities 12,484 12,614 3,754 3,672 Cash and money market securities 6,937 6,930 6,884 6,884 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL6,728 6,728 4,492 4,492 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 71,933112,763 $ 74,492122,094 $ 60,45998,493 $ 59,164 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- LONG-TERM DEBT $4,207,320 $4,506,925 $4,128,080 $4,107,751 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- INTEREST RATE SWAP$105,817 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Long-term debt $ 3,177,883 $ 3,541,832 $ 3,258,046 $ 3,497,842 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest rate swap (unrealized loss) $ -- $ 52,089(49,350) $ -- $ 6,148 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- .....................................................................................(38,349) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The contractual maturities of debt securities available for sale at December 31, 19951998 and 1994,1997, regardless of their balance sheet classification, are as follows:
............................................................................................. (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 FAIR- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 Fair COST VALUEFair Cost Value .............................................................................................Cost Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due within one year $ 21,05016,556 $ 21,30016,593 $ 32,29214,147 $ 31,91614,158 Due after one year through five years 37,172 37,452 48,810 47,06526,163 27,082 18,798 18,825 Due after five years through ten years 27,628 27,966 21,940 19,36713,504 13,739 22,677 22,781 Due after ten years 11,523 12,049 9,659 9,38823,572 24,676 21,025 21,964 -------- -------- -------- -------- $ 97,37379,795 $ 98,767 $112,701 $107,73682,090 $ 76,647 $ 77,728 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- .............................................................................................- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oglethorpe uses the methods and assumptions described below to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments. For cash and temporary cash investments, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The fair value of Oglethorpe's long-term debt and the swap arrangements is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to Oglethorpe for debt of similar maturities. A portion (16.86%) of the interest rate swap arrangements was assumed by GTC as part of the Corporate Restructuring. Under the interest rate swap arrangements, Oglethorpe makes payments to the counterparty based on the notional principal at a 44 contractually fixed rate and the counterparty makes payments to Oglethorpe based on the notional principal at the existing variable rate of the refunding bonds. The differential to be paid or received is accrued as interest rates change and is recognized as an adjustment to interest expense. Oglethorpe entered into the swap arrangements for the purpose of securing a fixed rate lower than otherwise would have been available to Oglethorpe had it issued fixed rate bonds. For the Series 1993A notes, the notional principal at December 31, 1998 was $199,690,000$197,425,000 (includes the portion assumed by GTC) and the fixed swap rate is 5.67% (the variable rate at December 31, 19951998 and 19941997 was 5.15%3.85% and 4.95%3.65%, respectively). With respect to the Series 1994A notes, the notional principal at December 31, 1998 was $122,740,000 (includes the portion assumed by GTC) and the fixed swap rate is 6.01% (the variable rate at December 31, 19951998 and 19941997 was 5.05%3.85% and 4.95%3.65%, respectively). The notional principal amount is used to measure the amount of the swap payments and does not represent additional principal due to the counterparty. The swap arrangements extend for the life of the refunding bonds, with reductions in the outstanding principal amounts of the refunding bonds causing corresponding reductions in the notional amounts of the swap payments. TheOglethorpe's portion of the estimated fair value of Oglethorpe's liability under the swap arrangements at December 31, 19951998 and 19941997 was $52,089,000an unrealized loss of $49,350,000 and $6,148,000, respectively. This amount represents$38,349,000, respectively, representing the estimated payment Oglethorpe would pay if the swap arrangements 54 were terminated. Oglethorpe may be exposed to losses in the event of nonperformance of the counterparty, but does not anticipate such nonperformance. Oglethorpe adopted Statement of Financial Accounting StandardsUnder SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," as of January 1, 1994. Under this Statement, investment securities held by Oglethorpe are classified as either available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Available-for-sale securities are carried at market value with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, added to or deducted from patronage capital. Unrealized gains and losses from investment securities held in the decommissioning fund, which are also classified as available-for-sale, are directly added to or deducted from the decommissioning reserve. Held-to-maturity securities are carried at cost. All realized and unrealized gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method. Gross unrealized gains and losses at December 31, 19951998 were $6,497,000$12,182,000 and $368,000,$1,845,000, respectively. Gross unrealized gains and losses at December 31, 19941997 were $234,000$12,800,000 and $5,050,000,$5,583,000, respectively. For 19951998 and 1994,1997, proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $438,643,000$491,343,000 and $834,702,000,$476,965,000, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses from the 19951998 sales were $5,098,000$12,892,000 and $1,308,000,$6,602,000, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses from the 19941997 sales were $1,099,000$11,415,000 and $4,776,000,$3,010,000, respectively. Investments in associated organizationscompanies were as follows at December 31, 19951998 and 1994:1997:
........................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 ...........................................................................- --------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 - --------------------------------------------------------------- National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. (CFC) $13,476 $13,476$ 13,476 $ 13,476 CoBank, ACB 2,132 3,6901,734 1,955 Other 245 205 ------- -------1,021 509 -------- -------- Total $15,853 $17,371 ------- ------- ------- ------- ...........................................................................$ 16,231 $ 15,940 -------- -------- -------- -------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------
The investments in these associated organizationscompanies are similar to compensating bank balances in that they are required in order to maintain current financing arrangements. Accordingly, there is no market for these investments. The deposit, which is carried at cost, on the Rocky Mountain transactions (see Note 1 where discussed) is invested in a guaranteed investment contract which will be held to maturity (the end of the 30-year lease-back period). At maturity, Oglethorpe intends to repurchase tax ownership and to retain all other rights of ownership with respect to the plant if it is advantageous to do so. The assets of RMLC are not available to pay creditors of Oglethorpe or its affiliates. In addition, from the proceeds of the Rocky Mountain transactions, Oglethorpe paid $640,611,000 to a financial institution. In return, this financial institution undertook to pay a portion of Oglethorpe's lease obligations. Both Oglethorpe's interest in this payment undertaking agreement and the corresponding lease obligations have been extinguished for financial reporting purposes. In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The standard requires that all derivative instruments be recognized as assets or liabilities and be measured at fair value. Oglethorpe is required to adopt SFAS No. 133 by January 1, 2000. Oglethorpe is currently assessing the impact that adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have on results of operations and financial condition and is undecided as to the date the standard will be adopted. 3. INCOME TAXESIncome taxes: Oglethorpe is a not-for-profit membership corporation subject to Federal, State of Georgiafederal and State of Alabamastate income taxes. For years 1981 and prior, Oglethorpe claimed tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(12) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the Code). In 1982, Oglethorpe reported as a taxable entity as a result of income received by it from GPC under the capacity and energy sell-back agreement applicable to Scherer Unit No. 1. In connection with its 1985 tax return, Oglethorpe made an election under Section 168(j)(4)(E)(ii) of the Code to remain taxable from 1985 until at least 2005 without regard to the amount of its income from GPC or other non-Members. As a taxable electric cooperative, Oglethorpe has annually allocated its income and deductions between Member and non-Member activities. Any Member taxable income has been offset with a patronage exclusion. As of January 1, 1993,exclusion and member loss carryforwards. Oglethorpe prospectively adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accountingaccounts for Income Taxes." In adoptingits income taxes pursuant to SFAS No. 109, Oglethorpe recorded a $13,340,000 reduction in accumulated deferred income taxes and an increase in income from the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.109. SFAS No. 109 requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial and tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.55 A detail of the provision for income taxes in 1995, 19941998, 1997 and 19931996 is shown as follows:
................................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 1993 ...................................................................................- ---------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 1996 - ---------------------------------------------------------- Current Federal $ --(86) $(1,132) $ -- $ --3,525 State -- -- 195 ----- ------- ------ ------- -- -- 195 ----- ------------ (86) (1,132) 3,525 ------ ------- ------- Deferred Federal -- -- 1,82086 1,132 (3,525) State -- -- (195) ----- ------- ------ ------- -- -- 1,625 ----- ------------ 86 1,132 (3,525) ------ ------- ------- Income taxes charged to operations $ -- $ -- $ 1,820 ----- ------- ------ ------- ----- ----- ------- ...................................................................................------ ------- ------- - ----------------------------------------------------------
45 The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate on income before income taxes and accounting changes and Oglethorpe's effective income tax rate is summarized as follows:
................................................................................... 1995 1994 1993 ...................................................................................- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% Patronage exclusion (35.6%(35.7%) (35.4%) (35.1%(35.7%) Other 0.6%0.7% 0.4% 0.1% Effect of increase in statutory rate 0.0% 0.0% 12.8%0.7% ------ ------ ------ Effective income tax rate 0.0% 0.0% 12.8%0.0% ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ...................................................................................- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The components of the net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 19951998 and 19941997 were as follows:
........................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 ...........................................................................- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFERRED TAX ASSETSDeferred tax assets Net operating losses $ 538,067468,337 $ 451,543444,590 Member loss carryforwards 342,370 366,417134,533 189,414 Tax credits 252,680 252,701(alternative minimum tax and other) 236,856 243,707 Accounting for safe harbor leases 86,599 98,746 Patronage exclusions available 0 80,190Rocky Mountain transactions 306,801 213,575 Accounting for sale of income tax benefits 61,757 75,041 Accrued nuclear decommissioning expense 45,042 38,64455,492 51,713 Accounting for asset dispositions 33,496 34,44830,612 31,584 Other 18,277 18,061 ----------- ----------- 1,316,531 1,340,7502,310 2,742 --------- --------- 1,296,698 1,252,366 Less: Valuation allowance (252,680) (252,701) ----------- ----------- 1,063,851 1,088,049 ----------- ----------- DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES(234,549) (241,483) --------- --------- 1,062,149 1,010,883 --------- --------- Deferred tax liabilities Depreciation (1,034,153) (1,062,233)(837,991) (848,585) Accounting for Rocky Mountain transactions (204,019) (145,805) Accounting for debt extinguishment (64,006) (61,003)(67,828) (61,094) Other (31,202) (30,323) ----------- ----------- (1,129,361) (1,153,559) ----------- -----------(15,514) (18,516) --------- ---------- (1,125,352) (1,074,000) --------- ---------- Net deferred tax liabilities $ (65,510)(63,203) $ (65,510) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ...........................................................................(63,117) --------- ---------- --------- ---------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As of December 31, 1995,1998, Oglethorpe has federal tax net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs), alternative minimum tax credits (AMT) and unused general business credits (consisting primarily of investment tax credits) as follows:
........................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) ...........................................................................- ----------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) - ----------------------------------------------------- Alternative Minimum Expiration Date Tax Credits Tax Credits NOLs 1997 1999 $ 11,197- $ -- 1998 6,934 -- 1999 37,206 --$ - 2000 - 3,198 --- 2001 - 7,264 --- 2002 - 130,377 146,363- 2003 - 652 253,665240,341 2004 - 55,663 114,285 2005 - 189 213,080 2006 --- - 209,009 2007 --- - 86,779 2008 --- - 94,927 2009 --- - 96,394 2010 -- 77,967 ----------- - 77,970 2018 - - 71,164 None 2,307 - - ------- -------- ---------- $ 252,680 $1,292,4692,307 $234,549 $1,203,949 ------- -------- ---------- ------- -------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ...........................................................................- ------------------------------------------------------
Based on Oglethorpe's historical taxable transactions, the timing of the reversal of existing temporary differences, future income, and tax planning strategies, it is more likely than not that Oglethorpe's future taxable income will be sufficient to realize the benefit of these NOLs before their respective expiration dates. The NOLs expiration dates start in the year 2003 and end in the year 2018. However, as reflected in the above valuation allowance, it is more likely than not that the tax credits will not be utilized before expiration. The change in the valuation allowance from 1997 to 1998 was the result of the expiration of $6,934,000 of tax credits in 1998. It is more likely than not that the AMT credit will be utilized. 4. CAPITAL LEASES:Capital leases: In December 1985, Oglethorpe sold and subsequently leased back from four purchasers its 60% undivided ownership interest in Scherer Unit No. 2. The gain from the sale is being amortized over the 36-year term of the leases. The minimum lease payments under the capital leases together with the 56 present value of net minimum lease payments as of December 31, 19951998 are as follows:
........................................................................... YEAR ENDING DECEMBER- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending December 31, (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) ...........................................................................(dollars in thousands) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19961999 $ 39,293 1997 35,239 1998 37,302 1999 37,890 2000 37,755 2001-2021 606,809 ---------2001 37,629 2002 37,491 2003 37,333 2004-2021 494,355 ------------ Total minimum lease payments 794,288682,453 Less: Amount representing interest (491,819) ---------(392,668) ------------ Present value of net minimum lease payments 302,469289,785 Less: Current portion (5,991) --------- Long term(7,486) ------------ Long-term balance $ 296,478 --------- --------- ...........................................................................282,299 ------------ ------------ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
The capital leases provide that Oglethorpe's rental payments vary to the extent of interest rate changes associated with the debt used by the lessors to finance their purchase of undivided ownership shares in Scherer Unit No. 2. In December 1997, Oglethorpe refinanced the debt supporting the Scherer Unit No. 2 lease. The refunded debt consisted of $143,200,000 in serial facility bonds with a 9.70% fixed interest rate (pertaining to three of the lessors is financed at fixed interest rates averaging 9.64%. As of December 31, 1995, thelessors) and $81,500,000 in bank debt with variable interest rates ranging from 6.4% to 6.9% (pertaining to the remaining lessor). The debt was refinanced through a $224,700,000 issue of serial facility bonds due June 30, 2011 with a 6.97% fixed interest rate. The transaction costs related to this transaction are reported as deferred charges on the balance sheet and are being amortized over the remaining life of the debt of the remaining lessor ranged from 5.93% to 8.05% for an average rate of 6.99%.leases. Oglethorpe's future rental payments under its leases will vary from amounts shown in the table above to the extent that the actual interest rates associated with the fixed and variable rate debt of the lessors varyvaries from the 11.05% debt rate assumed in the table. The Scherer Unit No. 2 lease meets the definitional criteria to be reported on Oglethorpe's balance sheets as a capital lease. For rate-making purposes, however, Oglethorpe treats this lease as an operating lease; that is, Oglethorpe considers the actual rental payment on the leased asset in its cost of service. Oglethorpe's accounting treatment for this capital lease has been modified, therefore, to reflect its rate-making treatment. Interest expense is applied to the obligation under the capital lease; then, amortization of the leasehold is recognized, such that interest and amortization equal the actual rental payment. Through 1994, the level of actual rental payments was such that amortization of the Scherer Unit No. 2 leasehold calculated in this manner was less than zero. Thereafter, the scheduled cash rental payments increase 46 such that positive amortization of the leasehold occurs and the entire cost of the leased asset is recovered through the rate-making process. The difference in the amortization recognized in this manner on the statements of revenues and expenses and the straight-line amortization of the leasehold is reflected on Oglethorpe's balance sheets as a deferred charge. In 1991 and 1992, all four of the lessors received Notices of Proposed Adjustments from the IRS proposing adjustments to the tax benefits claimed by these lessors in connection with their purchase and ownership of an undivided interest in Scherer Unit No 2. In 1994, the IRS issued a revised Notice of Proposed Adjustments to one of the lessors which reduced the proposed adjustments. During 1995, this lessor advised Oglethorpe that it had settled this issue on the basis of the revised Notice of Proposed Adjustments. Oglethorpe subsequently made a lump sum indemnity payment of $362,000 to the lessor in order to compensate for the reduction in the lessor's tax benefits resulting from the sale and leaseback transaction. The IRS has indicated that it will take consistent positions with the other three lessors. If the IRS's current positions regarding the sale and leaseback transactions were ultimately upheld, Oglethorpe would be required to indemnify the other three lessors. Oglethorpe's indemnification liability to the three lessors is estimated to be approximately $1,150,000$1,246,000 as of December 31, 1995.1998. This liability has been reflected on the accompanying balance sheet as of this date.sheet. 5. LONG-TERM DEBT:Long-term debt: Long-term debt consists of mortgage notes payable to the United States of America acting through the FFBFederal Financing Bank (FFB) and the RUS, mortgage notes and unsecured notes issued in conjunction with the sale by public authorities of pollution control revenue bondsPCBs, mortgage notes and unsecured notes payable to CoBank.CoBank, and mortgage notes payable to National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC). Oglethorpe's headquarters facility is pledged as collateral for the CoBank headquarters note; substantially all of the owned tangible and certain of 57 the intangible assets of Oglethorpe are pledged as collateral for the FFB and RUS notes, the remaining CoBank mortgage notes, the CFC notes, and the mortgage notes issued in conjunction with the sale of pollution control revenue bonds.PCBs. The detail of the two medium-term notes is included in the statements of capitalization. As part of the Corporate Restructuring effective April 1, 1997, 16.86% of the then outstanding secured PCBs was assumed by GTC. Because Oglethorpe currently has ten RUS-guaranteed FFB noteswas not legally released from its obligation to pay this debt, the entire debt is shown in the Statement of Capitalization as a liability of Oglethorpe with an offsetting amount reflecting the portion assumed by GTC. In connection with the Corporate Restructuring in March 1997, Oglethorpe defeased approximately $92,000,000 in principal amount of Series 1992 PCBs. Initially these bonds were defeased with the proceeds from the issuance of approximately $92,000,000 in commercial paper. In March and April 1998, Oglethorpe refinanced the commercial paper issuance with two medium-term loans; one from CoBank and one from CFC, of approximately $46,100,000 each. Oglethorpe ultimately expects to refinance the two medium-term loans with an issuance of PCBs in the fall of 2002. In connection with the Corporate Restructuring in March 1997, Oglethorpe refinanced $216,925,000 (includes portion assumed by GTC) in principal amount of Series 1992A PCBs through the issuance of Series 1997A PCBs which $3,253,636,000matured on December 1, 1997, which in turn were refunded through the issuance of Series 1997B PCBs which matured on May 28, 1998. The series 1997B PCBs were refunded through the issuance of $116,925,000 of Series 1998A PCBs and $3,161,550,000$100,000,000 of Series 1998B PCBs (the Series 1998 Bonds), having a January 1, 2019 maturity. The Series 1998 Bonds were outstanding at December 31, 1995issued as variable rate bonds and 1994, respectively, with rates ranging from 5.67%are supported by both a municipal bond insurance policy and bank liquidity agreements. The unamortized transaction costs related to 10.78%. In January 1995, Oglethorpe prepaid two FFB advances totaling $29,940,000 of principal plus a premium equal to one year's interest of $3,163,000. The premium will bethese various PCB issues are reported as a deferred chargecharges on the balance sheet and will beare being amortized over 22 years, the remainingtwenty-year life of the prepaid advances.Series 1998 Bonds. In January 1995, Oglethorpe refinanced in a non-cash transaction $284,759,000 of FFB advances.In connection with this refinancing, a premium of $44,870,000 was incurred. This premium was financed by adding the amount to the outstanding balances of the refinanced advances for a total refunding debt of $329,629,000. Additionally, a fee of $1,122,000 was paid in cash for the ability to finance the premium. The combined premium and fee of $45,992,000 is reported as a deferred charge on the balance sheets and will be amortized over the remaining life of the refinanced advances. Oglethorpe has the option to set the maturities for each advance for a term as short as three months. As of December 31, 1995, the remaining maturities on these advances ranged from three months to 21 months. In December 1995,October 1998, Oglethorpe completed a current refunding transaction whereby $21,670,000$16,185,000 (includes portion assumed by GTC) of fixed rate pollution control revenue bondsPCBs were issued. The proceeds of this transaction were used to retire $21,670,000$16,185,000 of existing bonds.bonds in January 1999. At December 31, 1998 both the current and existing bonds were reported as outstanding debt on the balance sheet. The unamortized transaction costs related to this transaction total $287,000. This amount hashave been reported as a deferred charge on the balance sheet and isare being amortized over the life of the related bonds. The proceeds from the December 1995, current refunding were heldIn 1998, Oglethorpe refinanced more than $424,000,000 in debt service reserve funds until the retirement of the bonds occurred in January 1996. At December 31, 1995, Oglethorpe accounted for the pending retirement as an in-substance defeasance. Therefore, the cash held in debt service reserve funds, bonds payable, and premium on reacquired debt are stated as though the event of retiring the refunded bonds had occurred in 1995. In January 1996, Oglethorpe completed note modifications pursuant to which it repriced $89,447,000 of FFB advances.debt. In connection with such modification,this refinancing, Oglethorpe paid a premiumprepayment premiums of $9,332,000. These amounts will be reported as deferred charges on the balance sheet,approximately $24,000,000 and will be amortizedis amortizing these premiums over 22 years, the longest remaining life of the subject advances.three and one half years. The annual interest requirement for 1996, based upon all debt outstanding at December 31, 1995, will1999 is estimated to be approximately $290,000,000.$231,000,000. Maturities for the long-term debt and amortization of the capital lease obligations through 20002003 are as follows:
................................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1996 1997 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands)1999 2000 ...................................................................................2001 2002 2003 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FFB and RUS $ 82,02674,954 $ 77,49981,058 $ 82,74486,314 $ 86,74390,830 $ 94,89796,424 CoBank 478 489 502 516 532 1982 Bonds -- 6,675 -- -- -- 1992A Bonds -- 5,070 5,330 5,615 5,925 1992 Bonds -- -- 2,085 2,240 2,405 1993A Bonds -- -- 2,265 2,410 2,595 1993B Bonds -- 9,810 6,490 6,695 7,770 1993Bonds 855 875 900 935 1,135 1994A Bonds495 508 523 540 46,623 PCBs* 14,540 17,949 19,678 20,264 25,835 CFC -- -- -- -- 2,240 1994B Bonds -- 1,335 550 1,465 1,540 1994 Bonds 325 330 350 370 38546,065 Capital Leases 5,991 2,795 5,143 6,2407,486 7,075 7,775 8,544 9,455 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $ 89,675 $104,878 $106,359 $113,229 $126,49997,475 $106,590 $114,290 $120,178 $224,402 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ...................................................................................*Does not contain portion assumed by GTC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The weighted average interest rate for 1999 for long-term debt and capital leases due within one year and notes payable is 6.14%. Oglethorpe has a commercial paper program under which it may issue commercial paper not to exceed a $300,000,000$240,000,000 balance outstanding at any time. The commercial paper may be used as a source of short-term fundsfor working capital requirements and is not intended for any specific purpose.general corporate purposes. Oglethorpe's commercial paper is backed 100% by committed lines of credit provided by a group of banks.credit. As of December 31, 19951998 and 1994, no1997, approximately $51,000,000 and $92,000,000, respectively, of commercial paper was outstanding. The majority of the amount outstanding at year-end 1997 was in connection with the defeasance of the Series 1992 PCBs discussed above. The majority of the amount outstanding at year-end 1998 relates to commercial paper issued to fund, on an interim basis, the construction of a combustion turbine (CT) project expected to be completed by June 1999. This project is owned by a newly formed cooperative, Smarr EMC, which is owned by 36 of Oglethorpe's 39 Members. It is expected that by June 1999, Smarr 58 EMC will secure, on a non-recourse basis to Oglethorpe, permanent financing for this CT project and repay Oglethorpe for the interim financing. Oglethorpe has arranged fora $50,000,000 uncommitted short-term linesline of 47 credit with CoBank and CFC and a $30,000,000 committed line of credit with SunTrust Bank, Atlanta (SunTrust). The CoBank line amounts to $70,000,000; the CFC line amounts to $50,000,000; and the SunTrust line amounts to $30,000,000. The maximum combined amount that can be outstanding under these lines of credit and the commercial paper program at any one time totals $370,000,000$290,000,000 due to certain restrictions contained in the CFC and SunTrust line of credit agreements.agreement. No balance was outstanding on anyeither of these threetwo lines of credit at either December 31, 19951998 or 1994.1997. 6. ELECTRIC PLANT AND RELATED AGREEMENTS:Electric plant and related agreements: Oglethorpe and GPC have entered into agreements providing for the purchase and subsequent joint operation of certain of GPC's electric generating plants and transmission facilities.plants. A summary of Oglethorpe's plant investments and related accumulated depreciation as of December 31, 19951998 is as follows:
................................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) Accumulated Plant Investment Depreciation ...................................................................................- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In-service Owned property Vogtle Units No. 1 & No. 2 (NUCLEAR(Nuclear - 30% OWNERSHIP) $2,779,362ownership) $2,732,506 $ 594,553790,303 Hatch Units No. 1 & No. 2 (NUCLEAR(Nuclear - 30% OWNERSHIP) 516,154 198,082ownership) 515,665 225,000 Wansley Units No. 1 & No. 2 (FOSSIL(Fossil - 30% OWNERSHIP) 171,453 82,842ownership) 172,067 88,834 Scherer Unit No. 1 (FOSSIL(Fossil - 60% OWNERSHIP) 429,553 184,513ownership) 427,304 209,342 Rocky Mountain Units No. 1, No. 2 & No. 3 (HYDRO(Hydro - 74.6% OWNERSHIP) 549,750 6,203ownership) 556,880 39,689 Tallassee (Harrison Dam) (HYDRO(Hydro - 100% OWNERSHIP) 9,282 1,641ownership) 9,270 2,153 Wansley (COMBUSTION TURBINE(Combustion Turbine - 30% OWNERSHIP) 3,665 1,181 Transmission and distribution plant 823,087 176,553ownership) 3,655 1,374 Generation step-up substations 58,193 21,946 Other 117,794 33,79679,504 23,995 Property under capital lease Scherer Unit No. 2 (FOSSIL(Fossil - 60% LEASEHOLD) 299,113 83,067leasehold) 301,130 108,252 ---------- ---------- Total in-service $5,699,213 $1,362,431$4,856,174 $1,510,888 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Construction work in progress Generation improvements $ 17,021 Transmission and distribution plant 18,25820,271 Other 474677 ---------- Total construction work in progress $ 35,75320,948 ---------- ---------- ...................................................................................- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In 1988, Oglethorpe, acquired from GPC an undivided ownership interest in the Rocky Mountain Project, a pumped storage hydroelectric facility (Rocky Mountain). Under the Rocky Mountain agreements, Oglethorpe assumed responsibility for construction of the facility, which was commenced by GPC. Under the agreements, GPC retained its current investment in Rocky Mountain with the ultimate ownership interests of Oglethorpe and GPC in the facility based on the ratio of each party's direct construction costs to total project direct construction costs with certain adjustments. On June 1, 1995, Unit 3 and the completed Unit Common facilities were declared to be in commercial operation by Oglethorpe. Unit 2 and Unit 1 were declared to be in commercial operation on June 19, 1995 and July 24, 1995, respectively. In accordance with the Rocky Mountain agreements, the final ownership interests of Oglethorpe and GPC in Rocky Mountain is 74.6% and 25.4%, respectively. The final ownership interests in the project will be applied to all future capital costs. Oglethorpe is engaged in a continuous construction program and, as of December 31, 1995,1998, estimates property additions (including capitalized interest)interest but excluding nuclear fuel) to be approximately $113,000,000$30,000,000 in 1996, $106,000,0001999, $50,000,000 in 19972000 and $103,000,000$52,000,000 in 1998,2001, primarily for replacements and additions to generation and transmission facilities. Oglethorpe's proportionate share of direct expenses of joint operation of the above plants is included in the corresponding operating expense captions (e.g., fuel, production or depreciation) on the accompanying statements of revenues and expenses. 7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS: Oglethorpe has aEmployee benefit plans: Effective December 31, 1998, Oglethorpe's Board of Directors approved termination of the noncontributory defined benefit pension plan coveringthat covered substantially all employees.employees, resulting in a net gain of $1,645,000. Effective for fiscal year 1998, Oglethorpe adopted SFAS No. 132, "Employers Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." The new standard requires revisions of disclosures for Oglethorpe's pension cost was approximately $1,954,000plan, but does not change the measurement or recognition of the plan. The changes in 1995, $1,262,000 in 1994obligations, plan assets and $1,038,000 in 1993. For 1995,funded status of the pension cost increased by $912,000 related to termination benefits. The termination benefits resulted from an early retirement program undertaken in the fourth quarter of 1995. Plan benefits are based on years of serviceplan at December 31, 1998 and the employee's compensation during the last ten years of employment. Oglethorpe's funding policy is to contribute annually an amount not less than the minimum required by the Internal Revenue Code and not more than the maximum tax deductible amount.1997 were as follows:
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Projected Benefit Obligation Beginning of year $ 11,294 $ 13,211 Service cost 415 560 Interest cost 756 791 Divestitures -- (3,150) Actuarial gain (202) (128) Benefit payments (406) (451) Change in discount rate 1,035 461 Assumption change 1,037 -- Net effect of termination (892) -- --------- --------- End of year $ 13,037 $ 11,294 --------- --------- --------- --------- Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 9,568 $ 9,218 Divestitures -- (1,291) Actual return on assets 1,992 1,872 Employer contributions 58 220 Benefits paid (406) (451) --------- --------- Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 11,212 $ 9,568 --------- --------- --------- --------- Funded status Obligation in excess of assets $ (1,825) $ (1,726) Unrecognized net actuarial gain -- (2,243) Unrecognized prior service cost -- 355 Unrecognized net asset -- (77) --------- --------- Net accrued pension cost $ (1,825) $ (3,691) --------- --------- --------- --------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------
59 The plan's pension cost recognized in 1995, 19941998, 1997 and 1993 is shown as follows:
................................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 1993 ................................................................................... Pension cost was comprised of the following Service cost - benefits earned during the year $ 913 $ 1,084 $ 884 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 742 714 617 Actual return on plan assets (1,889) 387 (698) Net amortization and deferral 1,288 (911) 247 Net gain from a plan curtailment (12) (12) (12) ------- ------- ------- Net pension cost $ 1,042 $ 1,262 $ 1,038 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ...................................................................................
48 The plan's funded status in Oglethorpe's financial statements as of December 31, 1995 and 19941996 were as follows:
........................................................................... (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 1995 1994 ...........................................................................- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actuarial present value Components of accumulatednet periodic benefit cost Service cost $ 415 $ 560 $ 1,149 Interest cost 756 791 872 Less, expected return on plan benefits Vested $ 6,868 $ 5,281 Nonvested 591 380assets (802) (666) (670) Amount of prior service cost recognized 40 40 49 Amortization of unrecognized transition asset (10) (10) (12) Amount of gain from prior years (562) (61) -- -------- -------- -------- Net periodic benefit cost (163) 654 1,388 Estimated gain on termination (1,645) -- -- -------- -------- -------- Net pension cost $(1,808) $ 7,459654 $ 5,6611,388 -------- -------- -------- -------- Projected benefit obligation $(12,326) $ (9,276) Plan assets at fair value 7,760 7,282 -------- -------- Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (4,566) (1,994) Unrecognized net loss (gain) from past experience different from that assumed and effects of changes in assumptions 223 (861) Prior service cost not yet recognized in net periodic pension cost 548 598 Unrecognized net asset at transition date being recognized over 19 years (121) (133) -------- -------- Pension accrual $ (3,916) $ (2,390) -------- -------- -------- -------- ...........................................................................- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The discount rate used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation at termination was 5.25%. The discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligationsobligation for 1997 shown above were 7.25% and 5.0% in 1995, and 8.5% and 5.0% in 1994, respectively.. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8.5% in 19951998, 1997 and 8% in 1994 and 1993,1996 and the discount rate used in determining the pension expense was 8.5%7.25% in 1995,1998, 7.5% in 19941997 and 8.5%7.25% in 1993.1996. The defined benefit pension plan was replaced with a new money purchase pension plan which became effective January 1, 1999. Under this new plan Oglethorpe will contribute 5%, subject to IRS limitations, of each employee's annual compensation. Oglethorpe has a contributory employee thriftretirement savings plan covering substantially all employees. Employee contributions to the plan may be invested in one or more of threenine funds. The employee may contribute, subject to IRS limitations, up to 16% of his annual compensation. Oglethorpe will match the employee's contribution up to one-half of the first 6% of the employee's annual compensation, as long as there is sufficient net margin to do so. Oglethorpe's contributions to the plan were approximately $589,000$214,000 in 1995, $565,0001998, $248,000 in 19941997 and $503,000$561,000 in 1993.1996. 8. NUCLEAR INSURANCE:Nuclear insurance: GPC, on behalf of all the co-owners of Plants Hatch and Vogtle, is a member of Nuclear Mutual Limited (NML)Electric Insurance, Ltd. (NEIL), a mutual insurer established to provide property damage insurance coverage in an amount up to $500,000,000 for members' nuclear generating facilities. In the event that losses exceed accumulated reserve funds, the members are subject to retroactive assessments (in proportion to their participation in the mutual insurer). The portion of the current maximum annual assessment for GPC that would be payable by Oglethorpe, based on ownership share, adjusted for sell-back, is limited to approximately $7,220,000$4,512,000 for each nuclear incident. GPC, on behalf of all the co-owners of Plants Hatch and Vogtle, is also a member of Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL), a mutual insurer, and Oglethorpe has coverage under NEIL II, and NEIL III, which provideprovides insurance to cover decontamination, debris removal and premature decommissioning as well as excess property damage to nuclear generating facilities for an additional $2,250,000,000 for losses in excess of the $500,000,000 NMLprimary coverage described above. Under the NEIL policies, members are subject to retroactive assessments in proportion to their participation if losses exceed the accumulated funds available to the insurer under the policy. The portion of the current maximum annual assessment for GPC that would be payable by Oglethorpe, based on ownership share, adjusted for sell-back, is limited to approximately $13,980,000.$5,006,000. For all on-site property damage insurance policies for commercial nuclear power plants, the NRC requires that the proceeds of such policies issued or annually renewed on or after April 2, 1991 shall be dedicated first for the sole purpose of placing the reactor in a safe and stable condition after an accident. Any remaining proceeds are next to be applied toward the costs of decontamination and debris removal operations ordered by the NRC, and any further remaining proceeds are to be paid either to the company or to its bond trustees as may be appropriate under the policies and applicable trust indentures. The Price-Anderson Act, as amended in 1988, limits public liability claims that could arise from a single nuclear incident to $8,900,000,000,$9,700,000,000, which amount is to be covered by private insurance and agreements of indemnity with the NRC. Such private insurance (in the amount of $200,000,000 for each plant, the maximum amount currently available) is carried by GPC for the benefit of all the co-owners of Plants Hatch and Vogtle. Agreements of indemnity have been entered into by and between each of the co-owners and the NRC. In the event of a nuclear incident involving any commercial nuclear 60 facility in the country involving total public liability in excess of $200,000,000, a licensee of a nuclear power plant could be assessed a deferred premium of up to $79,275,000$88,095,000 per incident for each licensed reactor operated by it, but not more than $10,000,000 per reactor per incident to be paid in a calendar year. On the basis of its sell-back adjusted ownership interest in four nuclear reactors, Oglethorpe could be assessed a maximum of $95,130,000$105,714,000 per incident, but not more than $12,000,000 in any one year. Oglethorpe participates in an insurance program for nuclear workers that provides coverage for worker tort claims filed for bodily injury caused at commercial nuclear power plants. In the event that claims for this insurance exceed the accumulated reserve funds, Oglethorpe could be subject to a total maximum assessment of $3,360,000. All retrospective assessments, whether generated for liability or property, may be subject to applicable state premium taxes. 9. POWER PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS:Power purchase and sale agreements: Oglethorpe is utilizing long-term power marketer arrangements to reduce the cost of power to the Members. Oglethorpe has entered into long-termpower marketer agreements with LG&E Energy Marketing, Inc. (LEM) effective January 1, 1997, for approximately 50% of the load requirements of the Members and with Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. (Morgan Stanley), effective May 1, 1997, with respect to 50% of the Members' then forecasted load requirements. These agreements extend through 2011 and into 2005, respectively. The LEM agreements are based on the actual requirements of the Members during the contract term, whereas the Morgan Stanley agreement represents a fixed supply obligation. Generally, these arrangements reduce the cost of supplying power to the Members by limiting the risk of unit availability, by providing a guaranteed benefit for the use of excess resources and by providing future power needs at a fixed price. All of Oglethorpe's existing generating facilities and power purchase agreements with GPC, Big Rivers Electric Corporation (Big Rivers),arrangements are available for use by LEM and Entergy Power, Inc. (EPI).Morgan Stanley for the term of the respective agreements. Oglethorpe continues to be responsible for all of the costs of its system resources but receives revenue from LEM and Morgan Stanley for the use of the resources. The Morgan Stanley agreement requires both Oglethorpe and Morgan Stanley to make minimum purchases from each other, however, the net requirement between the parties is immaterial. Under the LEM agreement with GPC, Oglethorpe willthere is no minimum purchase on a take-or-pay basis 1,250 megawatts (MW)required. At the request of capacity throughLEM, the period ending August 31, 1996. Effective September 1, 1996, Oglethorpe will purchase 1,000 MWparties have discussed the future of capacity through the period ending 49 August 31, 1997. Effective September 1, 1997, Oglethorpe will purchase 750 MW of capacity throughLEM arrangements. LEM has initiated the period ending December 31, 2003, subjectcontractually defined binding arbitration process as to reductions or extension with proper notice. The Big Rivers agreement commenced in August 1992 and is effective through July 2002. Oglethorpe is obligated under this agreement to purchase on a take-or-pay basis 100 MW of firm capacity and certain minimum energy amounts associated with that capacity. The EPI agreement commenced in July 1992, has a term of ten years and represents a take-or-pay commitmentload projections provided by Oglethorpe to purchase 100 MWLEM. Oglethorpe continues to receive power under the LEM agreements and believes the agreements are enforceable against LEM. Even so, given LEM's announced intention to discontinue its merchant energy trading and sales business, instead of capacity.performing itself, LEM could, with consent of Oglethorpe and the RUS, make alternative arrangements, including assigning performance to an acceptable third party, or otherwise make Oglethorpe whole from any damages incurred as a result of termination. Oglethorpe believes that LEM has the ability, financial and otherwise, to perform its obligations under these agreements. The current uncertainty relating to the LEM arrangements does not adversely affect Oglethorpe's ability to meet its Members' load requirements but could, in the future, affect the sources and prices for such power. If LEM was to cease to perform its obligations under the LEM agreements or the LEM agreements were to be terminated, Oglethorpe expects to be able to serve its Members' needs through its existing owned and purchased capacity, supplemented by additional capacity either purchased in the wholesale market, constructed or otherwise acquired. Termination of the LEM agreements would however eliminate a contract with Hartwell Energy Limited Partnership forsource of power at contractually fixed prices and thus would introduce additional uncertainty regarding future power costs and Member rates. Oglethorpe's management does not expect the purchaseultimate resolution of approximately 300 MWthe LEM arrangements will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of capacity for a 25-year period commencing in April 1994.operations. In addition, Oglethorpe has entered into a short-term seasonalvarious long-term power purchase agreement with Florida Power Corporation. Under the agreement, Oglethorpe will purchase 50 MW of capacity on a take-or-pay basis for the period June 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997 and 275 MW for the period June 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998.agreements. As of December 31, 1995,1998, Oglethorpe's minimum purchase commitments under the abovethese agreements, without regard to capacity reductions or adjustments for changes in costs, for the next five years are as follows:
...........................................................................- --------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending December 31, (dollars in thousands) ...........................................................................- --------------------------------------------------------- 19961999 $ 149,835 1997 130,843 1998 119,948 1999 118,06184,578 2000 121,179 ...........................................................................69,075 2001 61,071 2002 44,375 2003 26,903 - ---------------------------------------------------------
Oglethorpe's power purchases from these agreements amounted to approximately $206,641,000$172,897,000 in 1995, $182,965,0001998, $175,818,000 in 19941997 and $192,059,000$190,760,000 in 1993.1996. 61 Oglethorpe has entered into an agreement with Alabama Electric Cooperative to sell 100 MW of capacity for the period June 1998 through December 2005. 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENT: On January 3, 1996, Oglethorpe entered into a power supply swap agreement with Enron Power Marketing Inc. (EPMI). The agreement, effective January 4, 1996 through April 30, 1996, requires EPMI to sell to Oglethorpe at a fixed cost all the energy needed to serve the Members (approximately 5.2 million megawatt-hours). Per the agreement, Oglethorpe is required to sell to EPMI at cost, subject to certain cost limitations, all energy available from Oglethorpe's total power resources. EPMI has the option to market any excess energy that remains from Oglethorpe's total power resources. Oglethorpe is considering a similar power supply swap for a longer term basis. In order to provide its Members with greater flexibility for meeting their power supply needs in an increasingly competitive utility environment, a plan was approved by Oglethorpe's Board of Directors in December 1995 to divide Oglethorpe into three specialized companies to respond to increasing competition in the electric industry and related changes in law and regulation. The December plan proposed the creation of a new transmission company that would own and operate the transmission system and provides services to the Members, and a new systems operations company that would own and operate the systems operation services for the Members, Oglethorpe and third parties. Oglethorpe would retain the generation business and would operate as the power supplier for the Members. Oglethorpe is continuing to develop and refine the restructuring plan, and subject to receiving governmental and other third party approvals, the current target date for full implementation of the restructuring is January 1, 1997. 11. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)Quarterly financial data (unaudited): Summarized quarterly financial information for 19951998 and 19941997 is as follows:
...........................................................................- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ First Second Third Fourth (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)(dollars in thousands) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ...........................................................................- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19951998 Operating revenues $257,547 $281,228 $317,536 $293,250$235,267 $316,727 $345,775 $246,398 Operating margin 68,682 82,048 82,949 74,99862,781 58,045 55,823 66,005 Net margin 8,462 20,292 10,656 (17,152) 19947,626 1,590 86 11,778 1997 Operating revenues $267,618 $263,035 $266,818 $258,611$271,485 $242,876 $286,579 $246,912 Operating margin 81,882 75,704 68,087 61,73477,818 61,423 56,753 63,681 Net margin 20,184 13,511 4,386 (14,999) ...........................................................................9,436 5,510 (872) 8,331 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oglethorpe's business is influenced by seasonal weather conditions. First and thirdThe fourth quarter 1995of 1998 reflects a $1,645,000 net margins were lower than the same periods of 1994. Historically, most ofgain from a decision to terminate Oglethorpe's annual net margin was earned by May 31 of each year. This pattern of earning occurred because non-Member revenues declined significantly on June 1 of each year through the end of such year due to scheduled reductions in capacity sell-back to GPC while monthly fixed costs recovered from Members remained virtually unchanged throughout the year. Member capacity revenues reflect recovery in nearly equal monthly amounts of all budgeted fixed costs plus the annual net margin goal, less fixed costs projected to be recovered from GPC pursuant to plant operating agreements.pension plan (see Note 7). The capacity sell-back arrangement with GPC expired on May 31, 1995. For a discussion of the GPC capacity sell-back arrangement, see Note 1. The highernegative net margin for the secondthird quarter 1995 comparedof 1997 reflects a $4,000,000 reduction in revenue requirement approved by Oglethorpe's Board of Directors. Such reduction in revenues was implemented by reducing the capacity charges billed to 1994 resulted from unbudgeted savings fromMembers in August 1997. 11. Corporate Restructuring: Oglethorpe and the continued capitalizationMembers completed in 1997 a Corporate Restructuring in which Oglethorpe, effective April 1, 1997, was divided into three separate operating companies. Oglethorpe's transmission business was sold to and is now owned and operated by GTC. Oglethorpe's system operations business was sold to and is now owned and operated by GSOC. Oglethorpe continues to own and operate its power supply business. The total purchase price GTC and GSOC paid Oglethorpe for the transmission and system operations business was approximately $717 million. The following summarizes the assets and liabilities sold by Oglethorpe to GTC and GSOC as a result of costs of Rocky Mountain duethe restructuring:
- ------------------------------------------------------- (dollars in thousands) - ------------------------------------------------------- Assets Plant in service $ 847,172 Accumulated depreciation (195,944) Construction work in progress 13,313 Plant acquisition adjustment 3,887 Inventories 8,980 Prepayments 71 Premium on reacquired debt 33,410 Deferred debt expense 1,920 ------------ Total assets sold 712,809 Deferred gain on sale 4,670 ------------ Total purchase price $ 717,479 ------------ ------------ Equity and Liabilities Long-term debt $ 686,054 Accounts payable 585 Accrued interest 121 Accrued pension cost 1,047 Deferred revenues 310 ------------ Total liabilities extinguished 688,117 Notes received from GSOC 4,822 Net cash received 24,540 ------------ Total purchase price $ 717,479 ------------ ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------
In addition, Oglethorpe also made a special patronage capital distribution to the delayMembers which was used by the Members to establish equity in commercial operation from April 1995and to June 1995. The negative net margins for the fourth quarter of 1995 and 1994 were primarily attributableprovide working capital to the deferral of excess margins. For a discussion of the amounts of excess margins deferred, see Note 1. 50GTC. 62 REPORT OF MANAGEMENT The management of Oglethorpe Power Corporation has prepared this report and is responsible for the financial statements and related information. These statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles appropriate in the circumstances and necessarily include amounts that are based on best estimates and judgments of management. Financial information throughout this annual report is consistent with the financial statements. Oglethorpe maintains a system of internal accounting controls to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and that the books and records reflect only authorized transactions. Limitations exist in any system of internal control based upon the recognition that the cost of the system should not exceed its benefits. Oglethorpe believes that its system of internal accounting control, together with the internal auditing function, maintains appropriate cost/benefit relations. Oglethorpe's system of internal controls is evaluated on an ongoing basis by its qualified internal audit staff. The Corporation's independent public accountants (Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.)(PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP) also consider certain elements of the internal control system in order to determine their auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the financial statements. Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP also provides an objective assessment of how well management meets its responsibility for fair financial reporting. Management believes that its policies and procedures provide reasonable assurance that Oglethorpe's operations are conducted with a high standard of business ethics. In management's opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Oglethorpe Power Corporation. T. D. KilgoreOglethorpe. Jack L. King President and Chief Executive Officer Eugen Heckl Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe Power Corporation: We have auditedIn our opinion, the accompanying balance sheetsheets and statementstatements of capitalization of Oglethorpe Power Corporation (a Georgia corporation) as of December 31, 1995 and the related statements of revenues and expenses, patronage capital and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Oglethorpe Power Corporation at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the year then ended.three years in the period ended December 31, 1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of Oglethorpe's management. Ourthe Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.audits. We conducted our auditaudits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includesstatements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Oglethorpe Power Corporation as of December 31, 1995 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Atlanta, Georgia, February 28, 1996. 51 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe Power Corporation: We have audited the accompanying balance sheet and statement of capitalization of Oglethorpe Power Corporation (a Georgia corporation) as of December 31, 1994 and the related statements of revenues and expenses, patronage capital, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1994. These financial statements are the responsibility of Oglethorpe's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In ourthe opinion the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Oglethorpe Power Corporation as of December 31, 1994 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1994 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As explained in Note 2 of notes to financial statements, effective January 1, 1994, Oglethorpe Power Corporation changed its method of accounting for certain investments in debt and equity securities. As explained in Note 3 of notes to financial statements, effective January 1, 1993, Oglethorpe changed its method of accounting for income taxes. Arthur Andersenexpressed above. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Atlanta, Georgia, February 24, 1995. 5226, 1999. 63 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT (A) IDENTIFICATION OF DIRECTORS: Oglethorpe is governed by a Board of 39 Directors, 13 of whom are elected each year for a three-year term. EachAs part of the 39 Members nominates one Director who must also be on the Member's BoardCorporate Restructuring, Oglethorpe amended its Bylaws to provide for an eleven member board of Directors. The Directors are thendirectors consisting of six directors elected byfrom the Members at their annual meeting. The Members also elect Alternate Directors. Each Alternate Director must serve as the manager of a Member to be eligible to serve as an Alternate Director. Under(the "Member Directors"), four independent outside directors (the "Outside Directors") and Oglethorpe's Bylaws, Alternate Directors may attend all Board meetings, but can be counted for quorum purposes and can exercise the powers and duties of a Director only during the period when the directorship for whom he is the alternate is vacant or at any meeting of the Board of Directors when the Director for whom he is the alternate is absent. The Board of Directors generally meets monthly. For a discussion of the proposed changes in Oglethorpe's governance structure in connection with the proposed restructuring, see "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION-Proposed Restructuring" in Item 1. Six standing committees are appointed by the Chairman of the Board and include both Directors and Alternate Directors. Special committees, as deemed necessary, are also appointed by the Chairman of the Board or the Board of Directors. Committee recommendations and management recommendations, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, determine the policies and activities of Oglethorpe. The Directors and Alternate Directors of Oglethorpe are as follows: ALTAMAHA EMC Jmon Warnock--Director, age 70, is a farmer. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since September 1974. His present term as a Director will expire in March 1998. He is currently a member of the Finance Committee of Oglethorpe. Mr. Warnock is the President of Altamaha EMC and a Director of GEMC. James D. Musgrove--Alternate Director, age 49, is the General Manager of Altamaha EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since May 1989, with his present term to expire in March 1998. Mr. Musgrove is a Director of Montgomery County Bankshares in Ailey, Georgia. AMICALOLA EMC Charles R. Fendley--Director, age 50, is a Vice President of Jasper Yarn Processing, Inc., which processes yarn. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since November 1993, with his present term to expire in March 1998. Mr. Fendley is the President of Amicalola EMC. He is also a Director of GEMC and a Director of Crescent Bank & Trust Co. in Jasper, Georgia. John S. Dean, Sr.--Alternate Director, age 56, has been General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Amicalola EMC since 1974. Prior to his employment with Amicalola EMC, he was Controller of Pickens General Hospital. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1975, with his present term to expire in March 1998. He is currently a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Dean previously served on Oglethorpe's Operations Review Committee and Executive Committee and served as Secretary-Treasurer of Oglethorpe from March 1989 to March 1995. Currently, he is on the Board of Directors of GRESCO, Southeastern Data Cooperative, Inc., Crescent Bank & Trust Company, CoBank, and North Georgia Certified Development Corporation. 53 CANOOCHEE EMC George C. Martin--Director, age 78, is the owner and operator of a farm in Ellabell, Bryan County, Georgia where he raises beef cattle. He also manages timberland in Bryan County, Georgia and rental properties in Savannah and Pembroke, Georgia. Mr. Martin is President of Canoochee EMC. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1977, with his present term to expire in March 1998. From March 1978 to March 1984, he served as Vice President of Oglethorpe. Donald F. Kennedy--Alternate Director, age 66, is the General Manager of Canoochee EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1985, with his present term to expire in March 1998. Mr. Kennedy is also a Director of the Tattnall Bank in Reidsville, Georgia. CARROLL EMC J. G. McCalmon--Director, age 78, is the owner of a farm in Carrollton, Georgia, where he raises chickens and beef cattle. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since September 1974, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Human Resources Management Committee. He is Chairman of the Board of Carroll EMC. Mr. McCalmon also serves on the Boards of Directors of GEMC, the Farm Bureau, Carroll County Sales Barn, and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Gary M. Bullock--Alternate Director. For a description of Mr. Bullock's background and experience, see "Identification of Executive Officers and Senior Executives" below. CENTRAL GEORGIA EMC D. A. Robinson, III--Director, age 55, is the owner and operator of a dairy farm in Griffin, Georgia. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1984, and his present term will expire in March 1998. He is a member of the Transmission Committee. Mr. Robinson serves as Secretary-Treasurer of Central Georgia EMC. George L. Weaver--Alternate Director, age 48, has been the President of Central Georgia EMC since 1989. Prior to that time he was General Manager, Manager of Accounting, and Financial Manager. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1983, and his present term will expire in March 1998. He is currently a member of the Finance Committee. He is Vice President of the Board of Directors of Federated Rural Electric Insurance Corporation in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Southeastern Data Cooperative. Mr. Weaver is Chairman of the Butts County Development Authority; Chairman of the Joint Development Authority which encompasses Butts, Henry, Lamar, and Spalding Counties; and Vice Chairman of the West Central Georgia Private Industry Council. He serves on the Advisory Board of NationsBank of Georgia, N.A. COASTAL EMC James E. Estes--Director, age 60, has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1982, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He currently serves as Chairman of the Wholesale Power Contract Oversight Committee and is a member of the Executive Committee. He is also Vice President of the Board of Directors of Coastal EMC. Mr. Estes operates Estes Property Management, a commercial real estate management service in Richmond Hill, Georgia; is President of Ways Company, Inc., a real estate development company in Richmond Hill, Georgia; and is proprietor of Estes Tax Service, an income tax service in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Wayne Collins--Alternate Director, age 45, is the General Manager of Coastal EMC and has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since March 1977. His present term as an Alternate Director will expire in March 1997. COBB EMC Larry N. Chadwick--Director, age 55, is the owner of Chadwick's Hardware in Woodstock, Georgia. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since July 1989, with his present term to expire in March 1998. He is currently a member of the Generation Committee. Mr. Chadwick is Chairman of the Board of Cobb EMC. 54 Dwight Brown--Alternate Director, age 50, is President and Chief Executive OfficerOfficer. Each Member Director must be a director or general manager of Cobb EMC. He previously served as Vice Presidentan Oglethorpe Member. Five of Engineering and Operations for Cobb EMC. He has served as an Alternatethe six Member Directors must be located in each of five geographical regions of the State of Georgia. The sixth Member Director is elected statewide. None of Oglethorpe since October 1993, with his present term to expire in March 1998. Mr. Brown currently servesthe four Outside Directors may be a director, officer or employee of GTC, GSOC or any Member. All eleven directors are nominated by representatives from each Member whose weighted nomination is based on the Restructuring Advisory Committee. COLQUITT EMC Simmie King--Director, age 52, isnumber of retail customers served by each Member. After nomination, the owner and operatordirectors are elected by a majority vote of each Member, voting on a farm. He has served onone-Member, one-vote basis. The Bylaws provide for staggering the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1991, with his present term to expire in March 1999. R. L. Gaston--Alternate Director, age 48, is the General Manager of Colquitt EMC. From January 1985 to January 1990, he was Manager of Engineering and Operations for Colquitt EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since February 1990, with his present term to expire in March 1999. Mr. Gaston currently serves on the Restructuring Advisory Committee. COWETA-FAYETTE EMC W. F. Farr--Director, age 83, is a banker. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1975, with his present term to expire in March 1998. He is currently a memberterms of the Finance CommitteeMember Directors and previously served as ChairmanOutside Directors by dividing the number of directors into three groups. As noted below, some of the Human Resources Management Committee. He has been Presidentdirectors were elected to an initial term of Coweta-Fayette EMC since 1974. He previously served as Presidentone year, some two years and some three years. As these initial terms expire, directors will thereafter be elected for a term of the Fayette State Bank in Peachtree City, Georgia and as a Director and Consultant for Citizens and Southern National Bank, South Metro Board in Atlanta, Georgia. Since June 1985, Mr. Farr has been the owner and President of Pioneer Financial Associates, Inc. in Peachtree City, Georgia. Michael C. Whiteside--Alternate Director, age 53, has been General Manager of Coweta-Fayette EMC since August 1983. He previously served as Administrative Assistant of Coweta-Fayette EMC. He currently serves on the Marketing Committee and the Restructuring Advisory Committee. Mr. Whiteside has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since September 1983, with his present term to expire in March 1998. EXCELSIOR EMC Vacant--Director Gary T. Drake--Alternate Director, age 47, is the General Manager of Excelsior EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since January 1979, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He was Secretary-Treasurer of Oglethorpe from March 1984 through March 1989. He is currently a member of the Generation Committee. Mr. Drake is also a Director of GEMC. FLINT EMC Jeff S. Pierce, Jr.--Director, age 64, has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since June 1992, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is a member of the Executive Committee. He has served as a Director of Flint EMC since 1964. Mr. Pierce previously served 28 years as Chief Executive Officer and as a Director for the First Federal Savings and Loan Association in Warner Robins, Georgia. He is also a Director of GEMC. Harold B. Smith--Alternate Director, age 60, has been employed as General Manager of Flint EMC since November 1978. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1978, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is currently a member of the Transmission Committee. 55 GRADY EMC Donald C. Cooper--Director, age 65, is the owner, operator and President of Cooper Farms, Inc., a farm in Grady County, Georgia where he grows row crops and raises cattle. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1975, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He is currently a member of the Generation Committee. Thomas A. Rosser--Alternate Director, age 48, has been employed as General Manager of Grady EMC since January 1992. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since January 1992, with his present term to expire in March 1999. GREYSTONE POWER CORPORATION, AN EMC J. Calvin Earwood--Director. For a description of Mr. Earwood's background and experience, see "Identification of Executive Officers and Senior Executives" below. Tim B. Clower--Alternate Director, age 59, is President and Chief Executive Officer of GreyStone Power Corporation, an EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since September 1974, with his present term to expire in March 1998. He is currently a member of the Marketing Committee. Mr. Clower serves on the Boards of Directors of Citizens & Merchants State Bank and GEMC Workers' Compensation Fund. HABERSHAM EMC Ray Meaders--Director, age 72, is the owner and operator of a farm in Cleveland, Georgia. He has served as Director of Oglethorpe since August 1995, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He is currently a member of the Marketing Committee. Mr. Meaders is also a Director of Habersham EMC. William E. Canup--Alternate Director, age 60, is the General Manager of Habersham EMC. Mr. Canup was Manager of Engineering/Operations of Habersham EMC from 1979 to 1984 and served as Assistant Manager of Habersham EMC from 1984 to 1986. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since July 1986, with his present term to expire in March 1999. HART EMC Mac F. Oglesby--Director, age 63, served as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of Hart EMC from July 1986 through December 1987, when he was appointed President. He has served as a Director of Oglethorpe since February 1987, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is currently a member of the Marketing Committee and the Wholesale Power Contract Oversight Committee. Mr. Oglesby was a U.S. Postal Service Rural Carrier for 30three years. Grooms Johnson--Alternate Director, age 66, has been the General Manager of Hart EMC since March 1991. Prior to that time, he served as Assistant Manager of Hart EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since March 1991, with his present term to expire in March 1997. Mr. Johnson is also a Director of Bank of Hartwell in Hartwell, Georgia. IRWIN EMC Benny W. Denham--Director. For a description of Mr. Denham's background and experience, see "Identification of Executive Officers and Senior Executives" below. Harold Randall Crenshaw--Alternate Director, age 44, has been the General Manager of Irwin EMC since February 1988. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since February 1988, with his present term to expire in March 1998. He is Chairman and past Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee and also serves on the Restructuring Advisory Committee. Mr. Crenshaw was Office Manager of Irwin EMC from 1974 to 1988. 56 JACKSON EMC E. L. McLocklin--Director, age 83, is a cattle farmer. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jackson EMC. He has served as a Director of Oglethorpe since October 1989, with his present term to expire in March 1999. Mr. McLocklin is currently a member of the Marketing Committee. Randall Pugh--Alternate Director, age 52, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Jackson EMC. From August 1984 to January 1988 he was General Manager of Jackson EMC. He was also General Manager of Walton EMC from 1977 to August 1984. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1977. His present term as Alternate Director will expire in March 1999. He is currently a member of the Finance Committee and the Restructuring Advisory Committee. Mr. Pugh is also a Director of the First National Bank of Jackson County in Jefferson, Georgia. JEFFERSON EMC Sam Rabun--Director, age 64, is part owner of a livestock farm. He has served as a Director of Oglethorpe since March 1993, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee. Mr. Rabun is the President of Jefferson EMC. Kenneth Cook--Alternate Director, age 49, is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Jefferson EMC. He has served as the Manager of Engineering since joining Jefferson EMC in 1986. He was previously self-employed as a row-crop and livestock farmer. Mr. Cook has served as a Director of Oglethorpe since February 1996, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He served on the Board of Directors of Little Ocmulgee EMC from 1979 to 1986 and on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe from 1982 to 1986. LAMAR EMC E. J. Martin, Jr.--Director, age 68, is the owner of the Country Kitchen restaurant in Barnesville, Georgia. He is a retired tax assessor and appraiser for Lamar County. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1982, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is currently a member of the Human Resources Management Committee. Mr. Martin is the President of Lamar EMC and a Director of GEMC. J. Raleigh Henry--Alternate Director, age 45, is General Manager of Lamar EMC. Prior to becoming General Manager, he served as Office Manager of Lamar EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1990, with his present term to expire in March 1997. LITTLE OCMULGEE EMC Jim M. Knight--Director, age 60, is owner and manager of Knight Farms. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since April 1994, with his present term to expire in March 1997. Mr. Knight is also a Director of Little Ocmulgee EMC. A. Arnold Horton--Alternate Director, age 49, is the General Manager of Little Ocmulgee EMC. He previously served as Manager of Engineering and Operations and has been with Little Ocmulgee EMC since 1983. He has served as the Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since March 1993, with his present term to expire in March 1997. Mr. Horton is a member of the Transmission Committee. MIDDLE GEORGIA EMC Ronnie Fleeman--Director, age 61, is a self-employed land and timber developer. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since 1990, with his present term to expire in March 1998. Charles Hugh Richardson--Alternate Director, age 42, has been General Manager of Middle Georgia EMC since June 1983. From January 1983 to June 1983, he was Acting General Manager of Middle Georgia EMC, and from September 1976 to January 1983, he was Manager of Engineering at Middle Georgia EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1983, with his present term to expire in March 1998. 57 MITCHELL EMC D. Lamar Cooper--Director, age 60, operates a dairy farm. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since September 1974, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He is currently a member of the Generation Committee. Edward A. Pritchett--Alternate Director, age 49, has served as General Manager of Mitchell EMC since September 1995. Since that time he has served as Alternate Director of Oglethorpe, with his present term to expire in March 1999. Prior to that time, Mr. Pritchett served as Assistant General Manager, Director of Finance and Administrative Services and Supervisor of Data Processing for Mitchell EMC. OCMULGEE EMC Barry H. Martin--Director, age 47, is a farmer. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1983, with his present term to expire in March 1997. Mr. Martin is the President of Ocmulgee EMC. Dennis Grenade--Alternate Director, age 55, has been employed by Ocmulgee EMC since December 1957. He has been General Manager since October 1987 and was previously Acting Manager and Manager of Operations. He has served as an Alternate Director since October 1987, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is a member of the Transmission Committee. OCONEE EMC John B. Floyd, Jr.--Director, age 53, has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1980, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He is currently a member of the Human Resources Management Committee. Mr. Floyd is also the Vice Chairman of the Board of Oconee EMC. Preston L. Johnson--Alternate Director, age 61, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Oconee EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since September 1974, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He was Secretary-Treasurer of Oglethorpe from September 1974 to March 1984. OKEFENOKE RURAL EMC Steve Rawl, Sr.--Director, age 49, has been President of Rawls, Inc., a gift shop, since 1972. He has served as a Director of Oglethorpe since September 1993, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is currently a member of the Finance Committee. W. Don Holland--Alternate Director, age 45, is General Manager of Okefenoke Rural EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1979, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He was formerly General Manager of Little Ocmulgee EMC. He is currently Chairman of the Transmission Committee and serves on the Restructuring Advisory Committee and the Wholesale Power Contract Oversight Committee. PATAULA EMC James Grubbs--Director, age 73, is a farmer. He is involved with fertilizer and chemical sales, and operates an air spray service and a peanut purchasing plant. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1983, with his present term to expire in March 1999. Mr. Grubbs is a member of the Transmission Committee. Gary W. Wyatt--Alternate Director, age 43, is General Manager of Pataula EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since July 1986, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Marketing Committee. Mr. Wyatt previously was Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Superintendent of Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative. 58 PLANTERS EMC Sammy M. Jenkins--Director, age 69, is in the farm machinery business and has been President of Jenkins Ford Tractor Co., Inc. since 1973. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1988, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He was Vice Chairman of the Board of Oglethorpe from March 1989 to March 1990. Mr. Jenkins currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Generation Committee and is a member of the Wholesale Power Contract Oversight Committee. Ellis H. Lovett--Alternate Director, age 60, is General Manager of Planters EMC and has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1983. His present term as an Alternate Director will expire in March 1997. He is currently a member of the Marketing Committee. RAYLE EMC J. M. Sherrer--Director, age 60, is the owner of a grocery, hardware, gas and feed store. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since September 1993, with his present term to expire in March 1997. Wayne Poss--Alternate Director, age 50, has served as General Manager of Rayle EMC since December 1992. Prior to that time, he served as Manager of Engineering for Rayle EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since February 1993, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is currently a member of the Generation Committee. SATILLA RURAL EMC Jack D. Vickers--Director, age 78, is the owner and operator of a farm in Coffee County, Georgia. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1975, with his present term to expire in March 1997. R. Lehman Lanier--Alternate Director, age 76, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Satilla Rural EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since September 1974, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is currently a member of the Generation Committee. Mr. Lanier is also a Director of Southeastern Data Cooperative, Inc. SAWNEE EMC C. W. Cox, Jr.--Director, age 68, is the owner of Cox Digging & Grading, a general contracting sole proprietorship. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since February 1987, with his present term to expire in March 1997. Mr. Cox is currently a member of the Finance Committee. Michael A. Goodroe--Alternate Director, age 39, is Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sawnee EMC. He previously served as Assistant General Manager of Sawnee EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1990, with his present term to expire in March 1997. He is a member of the Transmission Committee. SLASH PINE EMC Johnnie Crumbley--Director, age 73, is President of Slash Pine EMC. He retired in 1982 from the Seaboard Coastline System. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1978, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He is also a Director of GEMC. Edward Teston--Alternate Director, age 61, is Manager of Slash Pine EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1985, with his present term to expire in March 1999. SNAPPING SHOALS EMC Jarnett W. Wigington--Director, age 63, is a self-employed wallpapering contractor. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since 1990, with his present term to expire in March 1997. 59 Randall G. Meadows--Alternate Director, age 51, is President/Chief Executive Officer/Manager of Snapping Shoals EMC. He previously served as Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for Snapping Shoals EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since August 1995, with his present term to expire in March 1997. Mr. Meadows currently serves on the Restructuring Advisory Committee. SUMTER EMC Bob Jernigan--Director, age 68, has served as a Director of Oglethorpe since March 1976, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe from March 1990 to March 1993. He is currently a member of the Transmission Committee. Mr. Jernigan is the Chairman of the Board of Sumter EMC and a Director of GEMC. James T. McMillan--Alternate Director, age 46, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Sumter EMC. He was appointed General Manager of Sumter EMC in 1984. The General Manager title was changed to President/CEO in 1994. Prior to that time, he served as Manager of the Staff Services Department of Sumter EMC, Manager of the Construction and Maintenance Department of Sumter EMC, and Manager of the Office Services Department of Sumter EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1984, with his present term to expire in March 1999. Mr. McMillan currently serves on the Generation Committee. THREE NOTCH EMC C. Willard Mims--Director, age 49, is a farmer. He has served on the Board of Directors since 1991, with his present term to expire in March 1999. Mr. Mims is also a Director of GEMC. Carlton O. Thomas--Alternate Director, age 48, has been General Manager of Three Notch EMC since 1990. Prior to that time, he served as Office Manager of Three Notch EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1990, with his present term to expire in March 1999. He currently serves on the Transmission Committee. Mr. Thomas is also a Director of First Federal Savings Bank of Southwest Georgia. TRI-COUNTY EMC Thomas Noles--Director, age 54, is a pharmacist. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since September 1995, with his present term to expire in March 1999. Carol Robertson--Alternate Director, age 47, is the General Manager of Tri-County EMC. She has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since July 1988, with her present term to expire in March 1999. Ms. Robertson currently serves on the Restructuring Advisory Committee. TROUP EMC Roy Tollerson, Jr.--Director, age 56, is the owner and operator of Country Furniture. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1995, with his present term to expire in March 1998. Mr. Tollerson is currently a member of the Marketing Committee. Wayne Livingston--Alternate Director, age 44, has been the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Troup EMC since August 1987. Prior to that time, he was General Manager of Ocmulgee EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1978, with his present term to expire in March 1998. Mr. Livingston currently serves on the Restructuring Advisory Committee. 60 UPSON COUNTY EMC Hubert Hancock--Director, age 79, has been President of the Upson County EMC for the past 34 years. He has served as a Director of Oglethorpe since September 1974, serving as Vice President from 1975 to 1978, as President from March 1984 to July 1986, and as Chairman of the Board from July 1986 to March 1989. His present term as Director expires in March 1998. Mr. Hancock currently serves on the Executive Committee. Prior to his involvement with Oglethorpe and Upson County EMC, he was a general farmer as well as a peach farmer and cattle farmer. Mr. Hancock is also a Director of West Central Georgia Bank in Thomaston, Georgia, and Chairman of Upson County Hospital Authority. John H. Brodnax--Alternate Director, age 48, was appointed General Manager of Upson County EMC in 1995. Prior to that time he served as Office Manager of Upson County EMC. Mr. Brodnax has served as Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1995, with his present term to expire in 1998. WALTON EMC Hendrix B. Wiley, Jr.--Director, age 51, is a retired dairy farmer and is currently self-employed in real estate. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since August 1994, with his present term to expire in March 1998. He currently serves on the Generation Committee. Mr. Wiley is also a director of Walton EMC. D. Ronnie Lee--Alternate Director, age 47, has been General Manager of Walton EMC since August 1993. Prior to that time, he served as Manager of Engineering and Operations from January 1979 to August 1993 for Walton EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since September 1993, with his present term to expire in March 1998. Mr. Lee currently serves on the Restructuring Advisory Committee. WASHINGTON EMC W. W. Archer--Director, age 64, is a self-employed insurance agent and cattle farmer. He has served on Oglethorpe's Board of Directors since September 1987, and his present term expires in March 1998. He is also a Director of the Bank of Hancock County in Sparta, Georgia. Robert S. Moore, Sr.--Alternate Director, age 66, has been General Manager of Washington EMC since April 1982. Prior to that time, he was Assistant General Manager of Washington EMC. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since 1982, with his present term to expire in March 1998. He is currently a member of the Marketing Committee. (B) IDENTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES: Oglethorpe is managed and operated under the direction of a President and Chief Executive Officer, who is appointed by the Board of Directors. The executive officersSenior Officers and Directors of Oglethorpe and their principal occupationssignificant employees of subsidiaries of Oglethorpe are as follows:
Name Age Position - ---- --- -------- J. Calvin Earwood............ 57 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Member Director, Statewide Jack L. King................. 59 President and Chief Executive Officer and Director Jerry J. Saacks.............. 58 Chief Operating Officer Thomas A. Smith.............. 44 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Larry N. Chadwick............ 58 Member Director, Northwest Region Benny W. Denham.............. 68 Member Director, Southwest Region and Vice Chairman Sammy M. Jenkins............. 72 Member Director, Southeast Region Mac F. Oglesby............... 66 Member Director, Northeast Region and Treasurer J. Sam L. Rabun.............. 67 Member Director, Central Region Ashley C. Brown.............. 52 Outside Director Newton A. Campbell........... 70 Outside Director Wm. Ronald Duffey............ 57 Outside Director John S. Ranson............... 69 Outside Director
J. Calvin Earwood is the Chairman of the Board age 54,and is the Member Director elected statewide. Mr. Earwood has served as a principalan executive officer of Oglethorpe since March 1984 (from March 1984 to 64 July 1986, as Vice President; from July 1986 to March 1989, as Vice Chairman of the Board; and since March 1989, as Chairman of the Board). Mr. Earwood has served as a Directoron the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1981, with his1981. His present term towill expire in March 1998. He is currently the Chairman of the Executive Committee and a member of the Human Resources Management Committee.2000. He was previously a member of the Operations Review Committee. From 1965 through 1982, Mr. Earwood was a salesman and part owner of Builders Equipment Company. Since January 1983, he has been the owner and President of Sunbelt Fasteners, Inc., which sells specialty tools and fasteners to the commercial construction trade. He is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of both Community Trust Financial Services and Community Trust Bank in Hiram, Georgia and a Director of GreyStone Power Corporation. Benny W. Denham,Jack L. King is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Oglethorpe and has served in that office since July 1998. He also currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of both GTC and GSOC. Mr. King has a total of 29 years of utility experience in all phases of utility operations. Until last year, he was President of the Control Systems Division of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. From 1987 to 1994, Mr. King was employed by Entergy Corporation, as Executive Vice President - Operations and as President of Entergy Enterprises. From 1966 to 1987, he held several management positions with Arkansas Power & Light, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. King's previous Board participation included GTC, Arkansas Power & Light, Mississippi Power & Light, Louisiana Power & Light, New Orleans Public Service Inc., Entergy Enterprises, System Fuels, Inc., First Pacific Networks, Entergy Systems and Services, Entergy Power, Inc., Entergy Argentina S.A., Entergy Power Development Corp. and Entergy S.A. Mr. King has a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas and has completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business. Jerry J. Saacks is the Chief Operating Officer of Oglethorpe and has served in that office since December 1998. Prior to that time, Mr. Saacks served as the Chief Operating Officer of GSOC from January 1997 to December 1998. He served as an independent consultant for Oglethorpe from July 1994 through 1996. Prior to that, Mr. Saacks held several positions at Entergy, including Vice President, System Transmission Officer. He is also a member of the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council Executive Committee. Mr. Saacks has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University and has completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business. Thomas A. Smith is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Oglethorpe and has served in that capacity since September 1998. He previously served as Senior Financial Officer of Oglethorpe from 1997 to August 1998, Vice President, Finance from 1986 to 1990, Manager of Finance from 1983 to 1986 and Manager, Financial Services from 1979 to 1983. From 1990 to 1997, Mr. Smith was Senior Vice President of the Rural Utility Banking Group of CoBank, where he managed the bank's eastern division, rural utilities. Mr. Smith is a Certified Public Accountant, has a Master of Science degree in Industrial Management-Finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Chemistry from Catawba College. Larry N. Chadwick is the Member Director from the Northwest Region. He has been the owner of Chadwick's Hardware in Woodstock, Georgia since 1983. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since July 1989. His present term will expire in March 1999. Mr. Chadwick is an engineer, with experience in the design of hydrogen gas plants. He is Chairman of the Board age 65, has served as a principal executive officer of Oglethorpe since March 1993.Cobb EMC. Benny W. Denham is the Vice-Chairman of the Board and is the Member Director from the Southwest Region. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since December 1988, with 61 his1988. His present term towill expire in March 1998.2001. He is currentlywas previously the Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee and was previously a member of the Power Planning and Technical Advisory Committee. Mr. Denham has been co-owner of 65 Denham Farms in Turner County, Georgia since 1980. He served on the Turner County Commission from 1980 to 1990, and was Chairman for six of those years. Mr. Denham is also a Director of Community National Bank in Ashland,Ashburn, Georgia and a Director of Irwin EMC. GarySammy M. Bullock, Secretary-Treasurer, age 54, has served as Secretary-Treasurer of Oglethorpe since March 1995.Jenkins is the Member Director from the Southeast Region. He has served as an Alternate Director of Oglethorpe since June 1978, with his present termbeen a self-employed farmer for over 20 years. In addition, from 1973 to expire in March 1999. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee and the Restructuring Advisory Committee and1995, he was previously a member of the Operations Committee. Mr. Bullock is President and Chief Executive Officer of Carroll EMC. Mr. Bullock is also the Secretary of Southeastern Data Cooperative, Inc. and serves on the Boards of Directors of the Georgia Cooperative Council, the Federated Rural Electric Insurance Corporation, and the Carrollton Federal Bank, F.S.B. in Carrollton, Georgia. T. D. Kilgore, President and Chief Executive Officer, age 48, has served as an executive of Oglethorpe since July 1984 (from July 1984 to July 1986, as Division Manager, Power Supply; July 1986 to July 1991, as Senior Vice President, Power Supply; and since July 1991, as President and Chief Executive Officer). Mr. Kilgore served as Executive Vice President of GEMC from December 1991 to June 1992.Jenkins Ford Tractor Co., Inc., a seller of farm machinery. He has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GEMC from June 1992 until October 1995. Mr. Kilgore has over 20 years of experience, including five years in senior management positions with Arkansas Power & Light Co. and seven years as a civilian employee with the Department of the Army in positions ranging from reliability engineering to construction management. Mr. Kilgore has served on various industry committees including Electric Power Research Institute's Board of Directors and its Advanced Power Systems Division and Coal System Division Advisory Committees. He has also served on the Boards of Directors of the U.S. Committee for Energy Awareness, the Advanced Reactor Corporation, on the Edison Electric Institute's Power Plant Availability Improvement Task Force and the Nuclear Power Oversight Committee. Mr. Kilgore currently serves on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1988. His present term will expire in March 1999. He was Vice Chairman of the Georgia ChamberBoard of CommerceOglethorpe from March 1989 to March 1990. Mac F. Oglesby is the Member Director from the Northeast Region and the Treasurer of Oglethorpe. He served as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Hart EMC from July 1986 through December 1987, when he was appointed President of the Board. He has served on the NationalBoard of Directors of Oglethorpe since February 1987. His present term will expire in March 2000. Mr. Oglesby was a U.S. Postal Service Rural Electric Cooperative Association's PowerCarrier for 30 years until he retired in 1991. J. Sam L. Rabun is the Member Director from the Central Region. He has been the owner and Generation Committee.operator of a farm in Jefferson County, Georgia since 1979. He is also a 50% owner of R&R Livestock Farms, Inc. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1993. His present term will expire in March 2001. Mr. KilgoreRabun served as the President of the Board of Jefferson EMC from 1993 to 1996, was employed as General Manager from 1974 to 1979 and as Office Manager and Accountant from 1970 to 1974. Ashley C. Brown is an Outside Director. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1997. His present term will expire in March 1999. He has been Executive Director of the Harvard Electricity Policy Group at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government since 1993. In addition, he is Of Counsel to the law firm of LeBouef, Lamb, Greene and MacRae. From April 1983 through April 1993, Mr. Brown served as Commissioner of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Prior to his appointment to the Ohio Commission, he was Coordinator and Counsel of the Montgomery County, Ohio, Fair Housing Center. From 1979 to 1981, he was Managing Attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Dayton (Ohio), Inc. From 1977 to 1979, he was Legal Advisor of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission in Dayton, Ohio. In addition, Mr. Brown has extensive teaching experience in public schools and universities and has published widely in the field of utility regulation. Mr. Brown has a BSlaw degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alabama, where he has been recognized asDayton School of Law, a Distinguished Engineering Fellow, and an MEMaster of Arts degree in industrial engineering from Texas A&M. The senior executives assisting Mr. Kilgore, their areasthe University of responsibilityCincinnati, and a brief summaryBachelor of their experience areScience degree from Bowling Green State University. Newton A. Campbell is an Outside Director. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1997. His term will expire in March 2000. He retired in January 1994 as follows: Clarence Mitchell,Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company after serving 41 years with the firm. Mr. Campbell directed the overall operations of Burns & McDonnell from 1982 until his retirement. From 1976 through 1982, he served as Vice President and Group Executive, Generation, age 42, has served as an executive of Oglethorpe since January 1995. Prior to that time, Mr. Mitchell served as Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Generation from February 1994 to December 1994;General Manager of Corporate Planning from September 1992 to January 1994; Manager of Construction from January 1992 to August 1992; Program Director of Technical Services (environmental, surveythe Power Division, and mapping, land acquisition and R&D) from January 1989 to December 1991; and from April 1981 to December 1988 held various positionswas responsible for directing the company's work in the planning and design of fossil fueled power generation area, including supervisor, project engineerfacilities, high voltage transmission systems, and generation engineer. Before coming to Oglethorpe,other power related facilities. Mr. Mitchell spent four years as a field engineer with General Electric CompanyCampbell has been involved in feasibility, planning and workedfinancial studies for numerous new and existing public and privately owned electric utilities during various installationphases of their organization and maintenance projects related to coal, nuclear, gas and oil-fired generation. Mr. Mitchelldevelopment. He has an MS degree in Management from Georgia State University, a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a BS degree in Interdisciplinary Science from Morehouse College. Mr. Mitchell is presently the Oglethorpe representative on both the Nuclear Managing Board and the Plant Scherer Managing Board. For information about the Managing Boards see "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--The Plant Agreements" in Item 1. Wylie H. Sanders, Vice President and Group Executive, Transmission, age 59, joined Oglethorpe in January 1994 after 35over 40 years of utility experience, including 20 years in management positions with Florida Power & Light Company. Prior to coming to Oglethorpe, he served as Division Commercial Manager from April 1973 to August 1983; as District General Manager from August 1983 to July 1991; and as Director of Transmission from July 1991 to September 1993 with Florida Power & Light. Mr. Sanders has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and has participated in Harvard University's postgraduate Program for Management Development. Mr. Sanders is presently an Oglethorpe representative on the Joint Committee. For information about the Joint Committee, see "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND 62 TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--The Joint Committee Agreement" in Item 1. Mr. Sanders is a member of the Board of Trustees of Southern Tech Foundation, Inc. Nelson G. Hawk, Vice President and Group Executive, Marketing, age 46, has served as an executive at Oglethorpe since February 1994, responsible for Market Planning, Economic Development, Commercial/Industrial Marketing and Pricing, Commercial/Industrial Services, and Residential Marketing. Prior to coming to Oglethorpe, Mr. Hawk spent almost 24 years with the Florida Power & Light Company and related subsidiaries, serving as Director of Regulatory Affairs from October 1993 to January 1994, Director of Market Planning from July 1991 to September 1993, and as Director of Strategic Business and President of FPL Enersys Services, Inc. (A utility subsidiary providing energy services to commercial/industrial customers) from April 1989 to June 1991. Mr. Hawk has a wide range of utility management experience in energyconceptual studies, design, and project management finance, strategic planning, marketing, system planning, quality assurance,for large electric utility generation, transmission, substation and distribution engineering.facilities throughout the United States. Mr. Hawk isCampbell received a board memberMaster of Business Administration degree from the Georgia Electrification Council, Inc. and the Georgia Partnership for ExcellenceUniversity of Missouri at Kansas City with a concentration in Education, and served on the boardfinance. He also holds a Bachelor of directors as well as President of the National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO), a national trade association, during the late 1980s. Mr. Hawk is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and has a BSScience degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. Mr. Campbell is a Director of UMB Financial Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri. 66 Wm. Ronald Duffey is an Outside Director. He has served on the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since March 1997. His term will expire in March 2001. Mr. Duffey is the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Peachtree National Bank in Peachtree City, Georgia, Institutea wholly owned subsidiary of Technology and an MBA degree from Florida International University. W. Clayton Robbins, SeniorSynovus Financial Corp. Prior to his employment in 1985 with Peachtree National Bank, Mr. Duffey served as Executive Vice President and Group Executive, Support Services, age 49,Member of the Board of Directors for First National Bank in Newnan, Georgia. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State College with a concentration in finance and has completed banking courses at the Banking School of the South, the American Bankers Association School of Bank Investments, and The Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Rutgers University. John S. Ranson is an Outside Director. He has served as an executiveon the Board of Directors of Oglethorpe since December 1991 (from December 1991March 1997. His term will expire in March 1999. He has been the President of Ranson Municipal Consultants, L.L.C. in Wichita, Kansas since 1994. From 1990 to February 1994, as Vice President, Corporate Performance,Mr. Ranson was Chairman of Ranson Capital Corp. an investment banking firm. Mr. Ranson has approximately 45 years experience in the investment banking business. His public finance clients have included the Kansas Local Utility Improvement Authority, the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency, the Kansas Municipal Gas Agency, and since February 1994, as Senior Vice President and Group Executive, Support Services). Prior to that time,the Kansas City (Kansas) Board of Public Utilities. Mr. Robbins served as Department Manager, Project Services, from September 1986 to November 1988; as Program Director, Marketing Research and Analysis, from November 1988 to December 1989; and as Vice President, Marketing Research and Analysis, from December 1989 to December 1991. Before coming to Oglethorpe, Mr. Robbins spent 17 years with the Stearns-Catalytic World Corporation and various subsidiaries, including 13 years in management positions responsible for Human Resources, Information Systems, Contracts, Insurance, Accounting, and Project Controls. Mr. Robbins has a BA degreeRanson received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Eugen Heckl, Senior Vice PresidentKansas (Lawrence, Kansas) and Chief Financial Officer, age 61, has served as an executive of Oglethorpe since March 1975 (from March 1975 to July 1986, as senior finance and accounting executive; from July 1986 to February 1994 as Senior Vice President, Finance; and since February 1994, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer). Mr. Heckl has over 30 years of experience, including ten years as a consultant and auditor to electric utilities with Arthur Andersen & Co. and two years as Secretary-Treasurer of Davis Brothers, Inc. Mr. Heckl is a Certified Public Accountantattended the Navy Supply Corps School in Georgia and has a BS degree in accounting from Samford University and an MBA degree from Emory University. Mr. Heckl has served as a Director of the GEMC Federal Credit Union since 1983, and as its Chief Financial Officer since 1984. Mr. Heckl has elected to retire from Oglethorpe under the provisions of an early retirement program, effective no later than September 11, 1996. However, Mr. Heckl may continue to provide services to Oglethorpe on a contract basis after that date at the discretion of the President and Chief Executive Officer. G. Stanley Hill, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, age 60, has served as an executive of Oglethorpe since October 1975 (from October 1975 to November 1988, as Director of Planning, Director of Power Supply and Planning, Division Manager, Power Supply and Engineering, Division Manager, Engineering, Senior Vice President, Planning and System Operations; from November 1988 to November 1991, as Senior Vice President, Administration; from November 1991 to February 1994, as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Service and since February 1994, as Senior Vice President and Staff Executive, External Affairs). Mr. Hill has approximately 37 years experience with electric utilities, including four years in the Engineering Department of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and 11 years as engineer and senior engineer with Southern Engineering Company of Georgia, a consulting engineering firm. Mr. Hill is a registered Professional Engineer and a certified Cogeneration Professional in Georgia and has a BS degree in electrical engineering from Clemson University and an MBA degree from Georgia State University. Mr. Hill is presently an Oglethorpe representative on the Joint Committee. For information about the Joint Committee, see "CO-OWNERS OF THE PLANTS AND THE PLANT AND TRANSMISSION AGREEMENTS--The Joint Committee Agreement" in Item 1. Mr. Hill has elected to retire from 63 Oglethorpe under the provisions of an early retirement program, effective no later than September 11, 1996. However, Mr. Hill may continue to provide services to Oglethorpe on a contract basis after that date at the discretion of the President and Chief Executive Officer. 64Bayonne, New Jersey. 67 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE The following table sets forth, for Oglethorpe's President and Chief Executive Officer and the five most highly compensatedfor other senior executives, all compensation paid or accrued for services rendered in all capacities during the years ended December 31, 1995, 19941998, 1997 and 1993. Amounts1996. For 1998, the amounts included in the table under "Bonus" represent a new compensation program based on the achievement of corporate and team goals and individual performance. For 1997 and 1996, the amounts included in the table under "Bonus" represent payments based on anOglethorpe's prior incentive compensation policy. All amounts paid under this policy are fully at risk each year and are earned based upon the achievement of corporate goals and each individual's contribution to achieving those goals. In conjunction with this policy, base salaries are targeted below the market valuations for similar positions and remain fairly stable unless the job content changes.
ANNUAL COMPENSATION NAME AND --------------------------------------- ALL OTHER PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS(2)BONUS COMPENSATION - ------------------ ---- -------- --------- ------------------- ----- ------------ T. D. Kilgore 1995 $235,000 $10,000 $6,012(1)Jack L. King......................................... 1998 $ 115,555 $ 37,500 $ 3,731 (1) President and Chief Executive Officer 1994 224,9971997 0 6,758 1993 211,250 0 7,652 David L. Self (3) 1995 145,896 13,410 48,024(1)(3) Sr. Vice0 1996 0 0 0 T. D. Kilgore........................................ 1998 188,147 0 5,167 (1) Former President and 1994 147,833 10,476 9,117 GroupChief Executive System Operations 1993 135,000 12,143 8,229 Eugen Heckl 1995 142,114 13,174 7,651(1)Officer 1997 300,368 0 6,316 1996 265,627 0 6,246 Thomas A. Smith (2).................................. 1998 183,935 12,180 1,247 (1) Sr. Vice President and Chief 1994 142,114 13,919 7,600 Financial Officer 1993 142,114 12,228 7,221 G. Stanley Hill 1995 140,000 11,088 7,204(1)1997 70,192 0 0 1996 0 0 0 Clarence D. Mitchell................................. 1998 159,866 42,524 4,591 (1) Sr. Vice President, External Affairs 1994 140,000 10,883 5,619 1993 140,000 12,580 7,001 W. Clayton Robbins 1995 142,310 10,631 4,716(1)Operations and Projects 1997 155,210 18,810 3,774 1996 133,369 17,112 3,887 Nelson G. Hawk (3)................................... 1998 129,928 0 4,573 (1) Former Sr. Vice President, and 1994 140,366 11,946 4,986 Group Executive, Support Services 1993 128,000 12,461 4,582 Nelson G. Hawk (4) 1995 140,000 10,899 4,589(1) Vice President and Group 1994 116,005 9,620 36,972(4) Executive, Marketing 1993 N/A N/A N/A1997 155,210 0 5,658 1996 142,535 16,530 5,246
______________________- ------------------ (1) Includes contributions made in 19951998 by Oglethorpe under the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan on behalf of Messrs. King, Kilgore, Self, Heckl, Hill, RobbinsSmith, Mitchell and Hawk of $4,620, $3,034, $4,351, $3,975, $4,393$1,875, $3,763, $1,200, $3,025 and $3,789,$3,686, respectively; and insurance premiums paid on term life insurance on behalf of Messrs. King, Kilgore, Self, Heckl, Hill, RobbinsSmith, Mitchell and Hawk of $1,392, $6,641, $3,300, $3,229, $323$1,856, $1,404, $47, $1,566 and $800,$887, respectively. (2) Prior to September 1, 1998, Mr. Kilgore is not a participant in the incentive compensation program. His compensation is governed solely by the Board of Directors. (3) Mr. Self electedSmith provided services to retire from Oglethorpe under a contractual arrangement and the provisions of an early retirement program effective December 22, 1995. His 1995 compensation includes severance benefits of $30,254 and payment of accrued vacation and sick benefits of $8,095. (4) Mr. Hawk joined Oglethorpe in February 1994. Mr. Hawk's 1994 compensation includes a sign-on bonus of $5,000 and relocation costs of $27,383. 65 PENSION PLAN TABLE YEARS OF CREDITED SERVICE --------------------------- AVERAGE COMPENSATION 15 20 25 - -------------------- ------- ------- ------- $ 50,000...................................... $12,823 $17,097 $21,371 75,000...................................... 20,323 27,097 33,871 100,000...................................... 27,823 37,097 46,371 125,000...................................... 35,323 47,097 58,871 150,000...................................... 42,823 57,097 71,371 175,000...................................... 50,323 67,097 83,871 200,000...................................... 57,823 77,097 96,371 225,000...................................... 65,323 87,097 108,871 250,000...................................... 72,823 97,097 120,000
The preceding table shows estimated annual straight life annuity benefits payable upon retirement to persons in specified compensation and years-of-service classifications assuming such persons had attained age 65 and retired during 1995. For purposes of calculating pension benefits, compensation is defined as total salary and bonus, as shownamounts reflected in the above Summary Compensation Table. Because covered compensation changes each year, the estimated pension benefits for the classifications above will also change in future years. The above pension benefits are not subjecttable include those contract payments. (3) In connection with Oglethorpe's transfer of its marketing services business to any deduction for Social Security or other offset amounts. AsEnerVision, a former wholly owned subsidiary of Oglethorpe, Mr. Hawk ceased to be an employee of Oglethorpe as of December 31, 1995,1997, but remained an executive of Oglethorpe through EnerVision until October 15, 1998. At that date, EnerVision was sold its senior associates, and Mr. Hawk ceased to be an executive of Oglethorpe. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Relationship with EnerVision" in Item 1 for further discussion.) PENSION PLAN Oglethorpe has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all employees. An amendment to the pension plan was adopted in 1998, which stipulated that benefit accruals under the pension plan would cease as of December 31, 1998. On February 4, 1999, a notice of intent to terminate the pension plan was distributed to all employees entitled to benefits under the pension plan, advising such parties that Oglethorpe intended to terminate the pension plan effective April 5, 1999. Benefits under the pension plan will be distributed at a later date after approvals of the termination are obtained from the Internal Revenue Service and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. 68 Benefits under the pension plan are determined by a formula based on years of credited service, under the Pension Planaverage final compensation and Social Security covered compensation. The projected annual single life annuity benefit beginning at age 65 for the individualssenior executives listed in the Summary Compensation Table are as follows:
YEARS OF NAME CREDITED SERVICEName Projected Annuity Benefits ---- ------------------------------------------ Mr. Kilgore.......................................... 10King $ 0 Mr. Self............................................. 7Kilgore 58,704 Mr. Heckl............................................ 19Smith 0 Mr. Hill............................................. 19Mitchell 27,401 Mr. Robbins.......................................... 9 Mr. Hawk............................................. 0.8Hawk 8,074
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS Oglethorpe pays its Outside Directors a per diem fee of $200$5,500 per Board meeting for four meetings attendedin a year; a fee of $1,000 per Board meeting will be paid for the remaining other Board meetings in a year. Outside Directors are also paid $1,000 per day for attending committee meetings, annual meetings of the Members or $50other official meetings of Oglethorpe. Member Directors are paid a fee of $1,000 per Board meeting and $600 per day for attending committee meetings, conducted by conference call. Additionally,annual meetings of the Members or other official business of Oglethorpe. In addition, Oglethorpe reimburses itsall Directors for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending a meeting. AlternateAll Directors serving as a Director at any meeting receive neither theare paid $50 per diem payment nor the expense reimbursement to which a Director is entitled. The Member of which the Alternate Director is the manager receives reimbursement for the Alternate Director's out-of-pocket expenses.day when participating in meetings by conference call. The Chairman of the Board is also paid at least one day'san additional 20% of his Director's fee per diem of $200 each monthBoard meeting for time involved in carrying out his official duties in addition topreparing for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting.meetings. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS Effective January 1, 1996,In July 1998, Oglethorpe entered into an employment agreement with itsemployed Jack L. King as Oglethorpe's President and Chief Executive Officer. The termIn January 1999, Oglethorpe and Mr. King entered into an agreement setting forth in writing certain terms of the agreement extends to Decemberhis employment through July 31, 1998, with certain automatic annual extension provisions beyond that date unless either party gives notice of termination 60 days prior to an extension. Pursuant to the agreement,2000. Mr. Kilgore's baseKing's salary and bonus will be determined by Oglethorpe's Board with 66 annual base salary being at least $240,000. Under the agreement, if$250,000. Mr. King will participate in Oglethorpe's incentive compensation program for executive officers and is eligible for certain other incentive compensation. If Oglethorpe terminates Mr. Kilgore'sKing's employment without cause, he will be entitled to allseverance payments equal to his salary and benefits he would have received betweenthrough the date of termination to the end of the agreement. In addition, if Oglethorpe terminates Mr. Kilgore's employment without cause or meaningfully reduces his stated duties or prerogatives within three months prior to or 24 months subsequent to a Change in Control of Oglethorpe (as defined in the agreement), a severance payment will be paid inplus an amount not less than two times Mr. Kilgore's annual baseequal to six months of salary, all incentive compensation earned or owed on the date of termination, and the continuation for six months of all life insurance maintained for Mr. King by Oglethorpe. Effective September 1, 1998, Oglethorpe entered into an employment agreement with Thomas A. Smith as Oglethorpe's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The agreement extends to August 31, 2003. Mr. Smith's base salary is currently $185,000 per year, with annual increases to be determined on each anniversary of the employment agreement by mutual agreement. Mr. Smith will participate in Oglethorpe's incentive compensation program for executive officers and is eligible for certain other incentive compensation. If Oglethorpe terminates Mr. Smith's employment without cause or materially reduces the date on whichscope of his duties or prerogatives are reduced, whichever is applicable. If such reduction in duties occurs, Mr. Kilgoreresponsibilities, compensation or benefits, he will be entitled to severance regardless whether he is terminated or resigns. If Mr. Kilgore voluntarily separates himself from Oglethorpe, he will be prohibited from working with a competitorpayments equal to his salary through the date of Oglethorpe for a period of one year thereafter and will be paidtermination plus an amount equal to up to six months of his then current salary, bonusbase compensation, all incentive compensation earned but unpaid on the date of termination, the continuation for up to six months of all life and benefitshealth insurance maintained for such period.Mr. Smith by Oglethorpe, and outplacement services. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION E. J. Martin, Jr., J. Calvin Earwood, John B. Floyd, Jr.,S. Ranson and J. G. McCalmon serveSam L. Rabun served as members of the Oglethorpe Human Resources ManagementPower Corporation Compensation Committee which functions as Oglethorpe's compensation committee. J. Calvinin 1998. Mr. Earwood has served as an executive officer of Oglethorpe since 1984 and has served as the Chairman of the Board since 1989. 69 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT Not applicable. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS None. 67Jack L. King is the President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Oglethorpe, GTC and GSOC. Oglethorpe made payments to GSOC for system operations services in 1998 of approximately $7.9 million, which was 59% of GSOC's revenues for 1998. Oglethorpe made payments to GTC for transmission service in 1998 of approximately $9.8 million, which was 8% of GTC's total operating revenues for 1998. (See "OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION--Corporate Restructuring" in Item 1.) 70 PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K Page (A) LIST OF DOCUMENTS FILED AS A PART OF THIS REPORT. (1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Included under "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data") Statements of Revenues and Expenses, For the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993........................ 36 Statements of Patronage Capital, For the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.............................. 36 Balance Sheets, As of December 31, 1995 and 1994............... 37 Statements of Capitalization, As of December 31, 1995 and 1994...................................................... 39 Statements of Cash Flows, For the Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993........................................... 40 Notes to Financial Statements.................................. 41 Report of Management........................................... 51 Reports of Independent Public Accountants...................... 51
Page ---- (a) LIST OF DOCUMENTS FILED AS A PART OF THIS REPORT. (1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Included under "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data") Statements of Revenues and Expenses, For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996..................................................... 45 Statements of Patronage Capital, For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996..................................................... 45 Balance Sheets, As of December 31, 1998 and 1997....................................... 46 Statements of Capitalization, As of December 31, 1998 and 1997......................... 48 Statements of Cash Flows, For the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996..................................................... 49 Notes to Financial Statements.......................................................... 50 Report of Management................................................................... 63 Report of Independent Accountants...................................................... 63
(2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES None applicable. (3) EXHIBITS Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) are hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed by the Registrant as indicated in parentheses following the description of the exhibit. NUMBER DESCRIPTION - ------ ----------- 2.1 (1) -- Restructuring Agreement, dated March 29, 1996, by and among Oglethorpe, Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation) and Georgia System Operations Corporation. *3(i)
Number Description - ------ ----------- *2.1 -- Second Amended and Restated Restructuring Agreement, dated February 24, 1997, by and among Oglethorpe, Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation) and Georgia System Operations Corporation. (Filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *2.2 -- Member Agreement, dated August 1, 1996, by and among Oglethorpe, Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation), Georgia System Operations Corporation and the Members of Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *3.1(a) -- Restated Articles of Incorporation of Oglethorpe, dated as of July 26, 1988. (Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, File No. 33-7591.) *3.1(b) -- Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Oglethorpe, dated as of March 11, 1997. (Filed as Exhibit 3(i)(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) 3.2 -- Bylaws of Oglethorpe, as amended on September 14, 1998.
71 *4.1 -- Form of Serial Facility Bond Due June 30, 2011 (included in Collateral Trust Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.2.) *4.2 -- Collateral Trust Indenture, dated as of December 1, 1997, between OPC Scherer 1997 Funding Corporation A, Oglethorpe and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Trustee. (Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration Statement, File No. 333-42759.) *4.3 -- Nonrecourse Promissory Lessor Note No. 2, with a Schedule identifying three other substantially identical Nonrecourse Promissory Lessor Notes and any material differences. (Filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration Statement, File No. 333-42759.) *4.4 -- Amended and Restated Indenture of Trust, Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement No. 2, dated December 1, 1997, between Wilmington Trust Company and NationsBank, N.A. collectively as Owner Trustee, under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with DFO Partnership, as assignee of Ford Motor Credit Company, and The Bank of New York Trust Company of Florida, N.A. as Indenture Trustee, with a Schedule identifying three other substantially identical Amended and Restated Indentures of Trust, Deeds to Secure Debt and Security Agreements and any material differences. (Filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration Statement, File No. 333-42759.) *4.5(a) -- Lease Agreement No. 2 dated December 30, 1985, between Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Lessor, and Oglethorpe, Lessee, with a Schedule identifying three other substantially identical Lease Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 4.5(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *4.5(b) -- First Supplement to Lease Agreement No. 2 (included as Exhibit B to the Supplemental Participation Agreement No. 2 listed as 10.1.1(b)). *4.5(c) -- First Supplement to Lease Agreement No. 1, dated as of June 30, 1987, between The Citizens and Southern National Bank as Owner Trustee under Trust Agreement No. 1 with IBM Credit Financing Corporation, as Lessor, and Oglethorpe, as Lessee. (Filed as Exhibit 4.5(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 33-7591.) *4.5(d) -- Second Supplement to Lease Agreement No. 2, dated as of December 17, 1997, between NationsBank, N.A., acting through its agent, The Bank of New York, as an Owner Trustee under the Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, among DFO Partnership, as assignee of Ford Motor Credit Company, as the Owner Participant, and the Original Trustee, as Lessor, and Oglethorpe, as Lessee, with a Schedule identifying three other substantially identical Second Supplements to Lease Agreements and any material differences. (Filed as Exhibit 4.5(d) to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration Statement, File No. 333-42759.) *4.6 -- Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract, dated as of March 1, 1997, between Oglethorpe and the United States of America, together with four notes executed and delivered pursuant thereto. (Filed as Exhibit 4.7 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7.1(a) -- Indenture, dated as of March 1, 1997, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee. (Filed as Exhibit 4.8.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *3(ii) -- Bylaws of Oglethorpe as amended November 8, 1993. (Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *4.1 -- Serial Facility Bond (included in Collateral Trust Indenture listed as Exhibit 4.2). 68 *4.2 -- Collateral Trust Indenture, dated as of October 15, 1986, between OPC Scherer Funding Corporation, Oglethorpe and Trust Company Bank, a banking corporation, as Trustee. (Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.3 -- Refunding Lessor Notes. (Filed as Exhibit 4.3.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.4(a) -- Nonrecourse Promissory Secured Note, due June 30, 2011, from Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees, to Columbia Bank for Cooperatives. (Filed as Exhibit 4.3.4 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.4(b) -- First Amendment to Nonrecourse Promissory Secured Note, dated as of June 30, 1987, by Wilmington Trust Company and The Citizens and Southern National Bank, as Owner Trustee under Trust Agreement No. 1 with IBM Credit Financing Corporation, to Columbia Bank for Cooperatives. (Filed as Exhibit 4.3.4(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 33-7591.) *4.5(a) -- Indenture of Trust, Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2 dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company and The First National Bank of Atlanta, as Indenture Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying three other substantially identical Indentures of Trust, Deeds to Secure Debt and Security Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 4.4(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.5(b) -- First Supplemental Indenture of Trust, Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement No. 2 (included as Exhibit A to the Supplemental Participation Agreement No. 2 listed as 10.1.1(b)). *4.5(c) -- First Supplemental Indenture of Trust, Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement No. 1, dated as of June 30, 1987, between Wilmington Trust Company and The Citizens and Southern National Bank, collectively as Owner Trustee under Trust Agreement No. 1 with IBM Credit Financing Corporation, and The First National Bank of Atlanta, as Indenture Trustee. (Filed as Exhibit 4.4(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 33-7591.) *4.6(a) -- Lease Agreement No. 2 dated December 30, 1985, between Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Lessor, and Oglethorpe, Lessee, with a Schedule identifying three other substantially identical Lease Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 4.5(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.6(b) -- First Supplement To Lease Agreement No. 2 (included as Exhibit B to the Supplemental Participation Agreement No. 2 listed as 10.1.1(b)). *4.6(c) -- First Supplement to Lease Agreement No. 1, dated as of June 30, 1987, between The Citizens and Southern National Bank as Owner Trustee under Trust Agreement No. 1 with IBM Credit Financing Corporation, as Lessor, and Oglethorpe, as Lessee. (Filed as Exhibit 4.5(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 33-7591.) 69 *4.7(a) -- Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America, as amended and supplemented, together with eleven notes executed and delivered pursuant thereto. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.7(b) -- Amendments, dated October 17, 1986, and January 9, 1987, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(c) -- Amendment, dated September 30, 1988, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(d) -- Amendment, dated March 20, 1990, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(e) -- Amendment, dated July 1, 1991, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6(d) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(f) -- Amendment, dated April 6, 1992, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6(e) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(g) -- Amendment, dated June 12, 1992, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6(f) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(h) -- Amendment, dated October 20, 1992, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6(g) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(i) -- Amendment, dated February 25, 1993, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.6(h) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(j) -- Amendment, dated August 26, 1993, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.7(j) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7(k) -- Amendment, dated August 31, 1994, to Amended and Consolidated Loan Contract dated as of June 1, 1984 between Oglethorpe and the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.7(k) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, File No. 33-7591.) 70 *4.8.1(a) -- Mortgage and Security Agreement made by Oglethorpe to United States of America dated as of January 8, 1975. (Filed as Exhibit 4.12(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.1(b) -- Supplemental Mortgage made by Oglethorpe to United States of America dated as of January 6, 1977. (Filed as Exhibit 4.12(a) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.2(a) -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of November 1, 1978. (Filed as Exhibit 4.11(c) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.2(b) -- Confirmation of Execution And Delivery of Notes And First Amendment to Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated as of January 11, 1979. (Filed as Exhibit 4.11(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.2(c) -- Supplement and Second Amendment to Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America and Trust Company Bank, as Trustee, Mortgagees, dated April 30, 1980. (Filed as Exhibit 4.11(a) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.3 -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of September 15, 1982. (Filed as Exhibit 4.10 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.4 -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of June 1, 1984. (Filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.5 -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of December 1, 1984. (Filed as Exhibit 4.8 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.6(a) -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of October 15, 1985. (Filed as Exhibit 4.7 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.8.6(b) -- First Supplement and Amendment to Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of November 1, 1988. (Filed as Exhibit 4.7(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, File No. 33-7591.) 71 *4.8.7(a) -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, National Bank for Cooperatives, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of December 1, 1989. (Filed as Exhibit 4.19 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989, File No. 33-7591.) *4.8.7(b) -- Supplement to Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, National Bank for Cooperatives, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of November 21, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 4.19(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *4.8.8 -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, National Bank for Cooperatives, Credit Suisse, acting by and through its New York branch, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of April 1, 1992. (Filed as Exhibit 4.21 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591.) *4.8.9 -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, National Bank for Cooperatives, Credit Suisse, acting by and through its New York branch, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of October 1, 1992. (Filed as Exhibit 4.22 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591.) *4.8.10 -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, National Bank for Cooperatives, Credit Suisse, acting by and through its New York branch, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of December 1, 1992. (Filed as Exhibit 4.23 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591.) *4.8.11 -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, National Bank for Cooperatives, Credit Suisse, acting by and through its New York branch, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of September 1, 1993. (Filed as Exhibit 4.8.11 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *4.8.12 -- Consolidated Mortgage and Security Agreement made by and among Oglethorpe, Mortgagor, and United States of America, National Bank for Cooperatives, Credit Suisse, acting by and through its New York branch, and Trust Company Bank, as trustee under certain indentures identified therein, Mortgagees, dated as of September 1, 1994. (Filed as Exhibit 4.8.12 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, File No. 33-7591.) 4.9.1 (3) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Monroe County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Monroe County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Scherer Project), Series 1992A. 4.9.2 (3) -- Note, dated October 1, 1992, from Oglethorpe to Trust Company Bank, as trustee acting pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Monroe County and Trust Company Bank. 4.9.3 (3) -- Trust Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Monroe County and Trust Company Bank, Trustee, relating to Development Authority of Monroe
72 County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Scherer Project), Series 1992A. 4.10.1 (2) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of April 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Burke County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1992A. 4.10.2 (2) -- Note, dated April 1, 1992, from Oglethorpe to Trust Company Bank, as trustee acting pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of April 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Burke County and Trust Company Bank. 4.10.3 (2) -- Trust Indenture, dated as of April 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Burke County and Trust Company Bank, as trustee, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1992A. 4.10.4(a) -- First Amended and Restated Letter of Credit Reimbursement (2) Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1992, between Credit Suisse and Oglethorpe relating to an Irrevocable Letter of Credit issued in connection with the Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1992A. 4.10.4(b) -- First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Letter of Credit (2) Reimbursement Agreement, dated September 15, 1993, between Oglethorpe and Credit Suisse. 4.10.4(c) -- Second Amendment to First Amended and Restated Letter of Credit (2) Reimbursement Agreement, dated August 1, 1994, between Oglethorpe and Credit Suisse. 4.10.4(d) -- Third Amendment to First Amended and Restated Letter of Credit (2) Reimbursement Agreement, dated April 15, 1995, between Oglethorpe and Credit Suisse. 4.11.1 (4) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Burke County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A. 4.11.2 (4) -- Note, dated December 1, 1992, from Oglethorpe to Trust Company Bank, as trustee acting pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of December 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Burke County and Trust Company Bank. 4.11.3 (4) -- Trust Indenture, dated as of December 1, 1992, from Development Authority of Burke County to Trust Company Bank, as trustee, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A. 4.11.4 (4) -- Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1992, by and between Oglethorpe and AIG Financial Products Corp. relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A. 4.11.5 (4) -- Liquidity Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1992, by and between Oglethorpe and AIG Financial Products Corp. relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A. *4.7.1(b) -- First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1997, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to the Series 1997B (Burke) Note. (Filed as Exhibit 4.8.1(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997, File No. 33-7591). *4.7.1(c) -- Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 1, 1998, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to the Series 1997C (Burke) Note. (Filed as Exhibit 4.7.1(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, File No. 33-7591.) *4.7.1(d) -- Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 1, 1998, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to the Series 1997A (Monroe) Note. (Filed as Exhibit 4.7.1(d) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year December 31, 1997, File No. 33-7591). 4.7.1(e) -- Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 1, 1998, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to the Series 1998A (Burke) and 1998B (Burke) Notes. 4.7.1(f) -- Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 1, 1998, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to the Series 1998 CFC Note. 4.7.1(g) -- Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 1, 1999, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to the Series 1998C (Burke) Note. 4.7.1(h) -- Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 1, 1999, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to the Series 1998A (Monroe) Note. *4.7.2 -- Security Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, made by Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee. (Filed as Exhibit 4.8.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) 4.8.1(1) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Monroe County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Monroe County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Scherer Project), Series 1992A, and five other substantially identical loan agreements. 4.8.2(1) -- Note, dated October 1, 1992, from Oglethorpe to Trust Company Bank, as trustee acting pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Monroe County and Trust Company Bank, and five other substantially identical notes. 4.8.3(1) -- Trust Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Monroe County and Trust Company Bank, Trustee, relating to Development Authority of Monroe County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Scherer Project), Series 1992A, and five other substantially identical trust indentures. 4.9.1(1) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Burke County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A, and one other substantially identical loan agreement. 4.9.2(1) -- Note, dated December 1, 1992, from Oglethorpe to Trust Company Bank, as trustee acting pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of December 1, 1992, between Development Authority of Burke County and Trust Company Bank, and one other substantially identical note.
73 4.11.6 (2) -- Standby Bond Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 14, 1995, between Oglethorpe and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York Agency, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A. 4.11.7 (2) -- Standby Bond Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 30, 1994, between Oglethorpe and Credit Local de France, Acting through its New York Agency, relating to the Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1994A. 4.12.1 (4) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1995, between Development Authority of Burke County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1995. 4.12.2 (4) -- Indenture of Trust, dated as of December 1, 1995, between Development Authority of Burke County and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1995. *4.13.1 -- Loan Agreement, Loan No. T-840901, between Oglethorpe and Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, dated as of September 14, 1984. (Filed as Exhibit 4.14.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.13.2 -- Promissory Note, Loan No. T-840901, in the original principal amount of $8,995,000 from Oglethorpe to Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, dated as of November 1, 1984. (Filed as Exhibit 4.14.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.14.1 -- Loan Agreement, Loan No. T-831222, between Oglethorpe and Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, dated as of December 30, 1983. (Filed as Exhibit 4.16.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.14.2 -- Promissory Note, Loan No. T-831222, in the original principal amount of $2,376,000 from Oglethorpe to Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, dated as of June 1, 1984. (Filed as Exhibit 4.16.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.15.1 -- Loan Agreement, Loan No. T-830404, between Oglethorpe and Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, dated as of April 29, 1983. (Filed as Exhibit 4.18.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.15.2 -- Promissory Note, Loan No. T-830404-1, in the original principal amount of $9,935,000, from Oglethorpe to Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, dated as of April 29, 1983. (Filed as Exhibit 4.18.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.15.3 -- Security Deed and Security Agreement, dated April 29, 1983, between Oglethorpe and Columbia Bank for Cooperatives. (Filed as Exhibit 4.18.3 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.1.1(a) -- Participation Agreement No. 2 among Oglethorpe as Lessee, Wilmington Trust Company as Owner Trustee, The First National Bank of Atlanta as Indenture Trustee, Columbia Bank for Cooperatives as Loan Participant and Ford Motor Credit Company as Owner Participant, 4.9.3(1) -- Trust Indenture, dated as of December 1, 1992, from Development Authority of Burke County to Trust Company Bank, as trustee, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A, and one other substantially identical trust indenture. 4.9.4(1) -- Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1992, by and between Oglethorpe and AIG Financial Products Corp. relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A, and one other substantially identical agreement. 4.9.5(1) -- Liquidity Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1992, by and between Oglethorpe and AIG Financial Products Corp. relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A, and one other substantially identical agreement. 4.9.6(1) -- Standby Bond Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1998, between Oglethorpe and Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1993A. 4.9.7(1) -- Standby Bond Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 30, 1994, between Oglethorpe and Credit Local de France, Acting through its New York Agency, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Adjustable Tender Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1994A. 4.10.1(1) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1996, between Development Authority of Burke County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1996, and one other substantially identical loan agreements. 4.10.2(1) -- Note, dated October 1, 1996, from Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee pursuant to an Indenture of Trust, dated as of October 1, 1996, between Development Authority of Burke County and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, and one other substantially identical notes. 4.10.3(1) -- Indenture of Trust, dated as of October 1, 1996, between Development Authority of Burke County and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1996, and one other substantially identical indentures. 4.11.1(1) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1997, between Development Authority of Burke County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project) Series 1997C, and three other substantially identical loan agreements. 4.11.2(1) -- Note, dated January 14, 1998, from Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee pursuant to an Indenture of Trust, dated as of December 1, 1997, between Development Authority of Burke County and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, and three other substantially identical notes.
74 dated December 30, 1985, together with a Schedule identifying three other substantially identical Participation Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.1(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.1.1(b)-- Supplemental Participation Agreement No. 2. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.1(a) 4.11.3(1) -- Indenture of Trust, dated as of December 1, 1997, between Development Authority of Burke County and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1997C, and three other substantially identical indentures. 4.12.1(1) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1998, between Development Authority of Burke County and Oglethorpe relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1998A, and one other substantially identical loan agreement. 4.12.2(1) -- Note, dated March 17, 1998, from Oglethorpe to SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of March 1, 1998, between Development Authority of Burke County and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, and one other substantially identical note. 4.12.3(1) -- Trust Indenture, dated as of March 1, 1998, between Development Authority of Burke County and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1998A, and one other substantially identical indenture. 4.12.4(1) -- Standby Bond Purchase Agreement, dated March 17, 1998, between Oglethorpe and Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A., "Rabobank Nederland", acting through its New York Branch, relating to Development Authority of Burke County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Project), Series 1998A, and one other substantially identical agreement. *4.13.1 -- Indemnity Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation). (Filed as Exhibit 4.13.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *4.13.2 -- Indemnification Agreement, dated as of March 11, 1997, by Oglethorpe and Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation) for the benefit of the United States of America. (Filed as Exhibit 4.13.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) 4.14.1(1) -- Master Loan Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, between Oglethorpe and CoBank, ACB, MLA No. 0459. 4.14.2(1) -- Consolidating Supplement, dated as of March 1, 1997, between Oglethorpe and CoBank, ACB, relating to Loan No. ML0459T1. 4.14.3(1) -- Promissory Note, dated March 1, 1997, in the original principal amount of $7,102,740.26, from Oglethorpe to CoBank, ACB, relating to Loan No. ML0459T1. 4.14.4(1) -- Consolidating Supplement, dated as of March 1, 1997, between Oglethorpe and CoBank, ACB, relating to Loan No. ML0459T2. 4.14.5(1) -- Promissory Note, dated March 1, 1997, in the original principal amount of $1,856,475.12, made by Oglethorpe to CoBank, ACB, relating to Loan No. ML0459T2. 4.14.6(1) -- Single Advance Term Loan Supplement, dated as of March 31, 1998, between Oglethorpe and CoBank, ACB, relating to Loan No. ML0459T3.
75 4.14.7(1) -- Promissory Note, dated March 31, 1998, in the original principal amount of $46,065,000.00, made by Oglethorpe to CoBank, ACB, relating to Loan No. ML0459T3. *4.15.1 -- Loan Agreement, Loan No. T-830404, between Oglethorpe and Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, dated as of April 29, 1983. (Filed as Exhibit 4.18.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *4.15.2 -- Promissory Note, Loan No. T-830404-1, in the original principal amount of $9,935,000, from Oglethorpe to Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, dated as of April 29, 1983. (Filed as Exhibit 4.18.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *4.15.3 -- Security Deed and Security Agreement, dated April 29, 1983, between Oglethorpe and Columbia Bank for Cooperatives. (Filed as Exhibit 4.18.3 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *4.16 -- Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 17, 1997, by and among Oglethorpe, OPC Scherer 1997 Funding Corporation A, and Goldman, Sachs & Co. as representative of the purchasers identified therein. (Filed as Exhibit 4.15 to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration Statement, File No. 333-42759.) 4.17.1(1) -- Loan Agreement, dated as of April 1, 1998, between Oglethorpe and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, relating to Loan No. GA 109-1-9001. 4.17.2(1) -- Series 1998 CFC Note, dated April 9, 1998, in the original principal amount of $46,065,000.00, from Oglethorpe to the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, relating to Loan No. GA 109-1-9001. *10.1.1(a) -- Participation Agreement No. 2 among Oglethorpe as Lessee, Wilmington Trust Company as Owner Trustee, The First National Bank of Atlanta as Indenture Trustee, Columbia Bank for Cooperatives as Loan Participant and Ford Motor Credit Company as Owner Participant, dated December 30, 1985, together with a Schedule identifying three other substantially identical Participation Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.1(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.1(b) -- Supplemental Participation Agreement No. 2. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.1(a) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.1(c)-- Supplemental Participation Agreement No. 1, dated as of June 30, 1987, among Oglethorpe as Lessee, IBM Credit Financing Corporation as Owner Participant, Wilmington Trust Company and The Citizens and Southern National Bank as Owner Trustee, The First National Bank of Atlanta, as Indenture Trustee, and Columbia Bank for Cooperatives, as Loan Participant. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.1(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.2 -- General Warranty Deed and Bill of Sale No. 2 between Oglethorpe, Grantor, and Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Grantee, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical General Warranty Deeds and Bills of Sale. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.1.3(a)-- Supporting Assets Lease No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Oglethorpe, Lessor, and Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees, under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Lessee, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Supporting Assets Leases. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.3 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.
76 *10.1.1(d) -- Second Supplemental Participation Agreement No. 2, dated as of December 17, 1997, among Oglethorpe as Lessee, DFO Partnership, as assignee of Ford Motor Credit Company, as Owner Participant, Wilmington Trust Company and NationsBank, N.A. as Owner Trustee, The Bank of New York Trust Company of Florida, N.A. as Indenture Trustee, CoBank, ACB as Loan Participant, OPC Scherer Funding Corporation, as Original Funding Corporation, OPC Scherer 1997 Funding Corporation A, as Funding Corporation, and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Original Collateral Trust Trustee and Collateral Trust Trustee, with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Second Supplemental Participation Agreements and any material differences. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.1(d) to Registrant's Form S-4 Registration Statement, File No. 333-4275.) *10.1.2 -- General Warranty Deed and Bill of Sale No. 2 between Oglethorpe, Grantor, and Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Grantee, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical General Warranty Deeds and Bills of Sale. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.3(a) -- Supporting Assets Lease No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Oglethorpe, Lessor, and Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees, under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Lessee, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Supporting Assets Leases. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.3 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.3(b)-- First Amendment to Supporting Assets Lease No. 2, dated as of November 19, 1987, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical First Amendments to Supporting Assets Leases. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.3(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.3(c) -- Second Amendment to Supporting Assets Lease No. 2, dated as of October 3, 1989, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Second Amendments to Supporting Assets Leases. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.3(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.4(a) -- Supporting Assets Sublease No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2 dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Sublessor, and Oglethorpe, Sublessee, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Supporting Assets Subleases. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.4 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.4(a)-- Supporting Assets Sublease No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2 dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Sublessor, and Oglethorpe, Sublessee, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Supporting Assets Subleases. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.4 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.1.4(b)-- First Amendment to Supporting Assets Sublease No. 2, dated as of November 19, 1987, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical First Amendments to Supporting Assets Subleases. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.4(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.5 -- Tax Indemnification Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Ford Motor Credit Company, Owner Participant, and Oglethorpe, Lessee, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Tax Indemnification Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.5 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.1.6 -- Assignment of Interest in Ownership Agreement and Operating Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Oglethorpe, Assignor, and Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 75
77 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Assignee, together with Schedule identifying three substantially identical Assignments of Interest in Ownership Agreement and Operating Agreement. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.6 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.1.7 -- Consent, Amendment and Assumption No. 2 dated December 30, 1985, among Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe and Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia and Gulf Power Company and Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Consents, Amendments and Assumptions. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.9 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986. *10.1.4(c) -- Second Amendment to Supporting Assets Sublease No. 2, dated as of October 3, 1989, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Second Amendments to Supporting Assets Subleases. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.4(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.5(a) -- Tax Indemnification Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Ford Motor Credit Company, Owner Participant, and Oglethorpe, Lessee, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Tax Indemnification Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.5 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.5(b) -- Amendment No. 1 to the Tax Indemnification Agreement No. 2, dated December 17, 1997, between DFO Partnership, as assignee of Ford Motor Credit Company, as Owner Participant, and Oglethorpe, as Lessee, with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Amendments No. 1 to the Tax Indemnification Agreements and any material differences. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.5(b) to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration Statement, File No. 333-42759.) *10.1.6 -- Assignment of Interest in Ownership Agreement and Operating Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, between Oglethorpe, Assignor, and Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, Assignee, together with Schedule identifying three substantially identical Assignments of Interest in Ownership Agreement and Operating Agreement. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.6 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.7 -- Consent, Amendment and Assumption No. 2 dated December 30, 1985, among Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe and Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia and Gulf Power Company and Wilmington Trust Company and William J. Wade, as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Consents, Amendments and Assumptions. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.9 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.1.7(a)-- Amendment to Consent, Amendment and Assumption No. 2, dated as of August 16, 1993, among Oglethorpe, Georgia Power Company, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, City of Dalton, Georgia, Gulf Power Company, Jacksonville Electric Authority, Florida Power & Light Company and Wilmington Trust Company and NationsBank of Georgia, N.A., as Owner Trustees under Trust Agreement No. 2, dated December 30, 1985, with Ford Motor Credit Company, together with a Schedule identifying three substantially identical Amendments to Consents, Amendments and Assumptions. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.9(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *10.2.1 -- Section 168 Agreement and Election dated as of April 7, 1982, between Continental Telephone Corporation and Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.2.2 -- Section 168 Agreement and Election dated as of April 9, 1982, between National Service Industries, Inc. and Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.2.1 -- Section 168 Agreement and Election dated as of April 7, 1982, between Continental Telephone Corporation and Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.2.2 -- Section 168 Agreement and Election dated as of April 9, 1982, between National Service Industries, Inc. and Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.2.3 -- Section 168 Agreement and Election dated as of April 9, 1982, between Rollins, Inc. and Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.2.4 -- Section 168 Agreement and Election dated as of December 13, 1982, between Selig Enterprises, Inc. and Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.3.1(a)-- Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of May 15, 1980. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.3.1(b)-- Amendment to Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of December 30, 1985. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.8 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.3.1(c)-- Amendment Number Two to the Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of 76
78 *10.2.3 -- Section 168 Agreement and Election dated as of April 9, 1982, between Rollins, Inc. and Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.2.4 -- Section 168 Agreement and Election dated as of December 13, 1982, between Selig Enterprises, Inc. and Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.1(a) -- Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of May 15, 1980. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.1(b) -- Amendment to Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of December 30, 1985. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.8 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.1(c) -- Amendment Number Two to the Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of July 1, 1986. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.1(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1987, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.1(d) -- Amendment Number Three to the Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of August 1, 1988. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.1(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.1(e) -- Amendment Number Four to the Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Number One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of December 31, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.1(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.2(a) -- Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Operating Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of May 15, 1980. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.2(b) -- Amendment to Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Operating Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of December 30, 1985. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.7 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.1(d)-- Amendment Number Three to the Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of August 1, 1988. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.1(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.1(e)-- Amendment Number Four to the Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Number One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of December 31, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.1(c) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *10.3.2(a)-- Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Operating Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of May 15, 1980. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.3.2(b)-- Amendment to Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Operating Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of December 30, 1985. (Filed as Exhibit 10.1.7 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.3.2(c)-- Amendment Number Two to the Plant Robert W. Scherer Units Numbers One and Two Operating Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of December 31, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.2(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.)
79 *10.3.3 -- Plant Scherer Managing Board Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, City of Dalton, Georgia, Gulf Power Company, Florida Power & Light Company and Jacksonville Electric Authority, dated as of December 31, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.6.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *10.4.1(a) -- Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of August 27, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.7.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.4.1(b) -- Amendment Number One, dated January 18, 1977, to the Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia. (Filed as Exhibit 10.7.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986, File No. 33-7591.) *10.4.1(c) -- Amendment Number Two, dated February 24, 1977, to the Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia. (Filed as Exhibit 10.7.4 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986, File No. 33-7591.) *10.4.2 -- Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Operating Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of August 27, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.7.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.5.1 -- Plant Hal Wansley Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of March 26, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.5.2(a) -- Plant Hal Wansley Operating Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of March 26, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.5.2(b) -- Amendment, dated as of January 15, 1995, to the Plant Hal Wansley Operating Agreements by and among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia. (Filed as Exhibit 10.5.2(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.5.3 -- Plant Hal Wansley Combustion Turbine Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of August 2, 1982 and Amendment No. 1, dated October 20, 1982. (Filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.6.1 -- Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of January 6, 1975. (Filed as Exhibit 10.9.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.4.1(a)-- Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of August 27, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.7.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.4.1(b)-- Amendment Number One, dated January 18, 1977, to the Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia. (Filed as Exhibit 10.7.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986,
80 *10.6.2 -- Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Operating Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of January 6, 1975. (Filed as Exhibit 10.9.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.7.1 -- Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Ownership Participation Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1988, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia Power Company. (Filed as Exhibit 10.22.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, File No. 33-7591.) *10.7.2 -- Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Operating Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1988, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia Power Company. (Filed as Exhibit 10.22.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, File No. 33-7591.) *10.8.1 -- Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contract, dated as of August 1, 1996, between Oglethorpe and Altamaha Electric Membership Corporation and all schedules thereto, together with a Schedule identifying 37 other substantially identical Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contracts, and an additional Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contract that is not substantially identical. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.8.2 -- Amended and Restated Supplemental Agreement, dated as of August 1, 1996, by and between Oglethorpe, Altamaha Electric Membership Corporation and the United States of America, together with a Schedule identifying 38 other substantially identical Amended and Restated Supplemental Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.8.3 -- Supplemental Agreement to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contract, dated as of January 1, 1997, by and among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe and Altamaha Electric Membership Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying 38 other substantially identical Supplemental Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.8.4 -- Supplemental Agreement to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contract, dated as of March 1, 1997, by and between Oglethorpe and Altamaha Electric Membership Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying 36 other substantially identical Supplemental Agreements, and an additional Supplemental Agreement that is not substantially identical. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.4 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.8.5 -- Supplemental Agreement to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contract, dated as of March 1, 1997, by and between Oglethorpe and Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying 1 other substantially identical Supplemental Agreement. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.5 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.4.1(c)-- Amendment Number Two, dated February 24, 1977, to the Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia. (Filed as Exhibit 10.7.4 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986, File No. 33-7591.) 77
81 *10.4.2 -- Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Units Numbers One and Two Operating Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of August 27, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.7.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.5.1 -- Plant Hal Wansley Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of March 26, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.5.2 -- Plant Hal Wansley Operating Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of March 26, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.5.3 -- Plant Hal Wansley Combustion Turbine Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of August 2, 1982 and Amendment No. 1, dated October 20, 1982. (Filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.6.1 -- Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Purchase and Ownership Participation Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of January 6, 1975. (Filed as Exhibit 10.9.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.6.2 -- Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Operating Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of January 6, 1975. (Filed as Exhibit 10.9.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.7.1 -- Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Ownership Participation Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1988, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia Power Company. (Filed as Exhibit 10.22.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, File No. 33-7591.) *10.7.2 -- Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Operating Agreement, dated as of November 18, 1988, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia Power Company. (Filed as Exhibit 10.22.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, File No. 33-7591.) *10.8.1(a)-- Wholesale Power Contract dated September 5, 1974, between Oglethorpe and Planters Electric Membership Corporation and all schedules thereto, the Supplemental Agreement dated September 5, 1974, between Oglethorpe and Planters Electric Membership Corporation, relating to such Wholesale Power Contract, and Amendment No. 1 to Wholesale Power Contract dated May 12, 1980, between Oglethorpe and Planters Electric Membership Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying 37 other substantially identical Wholesale Power Contracts, and an additional Wholesale Power Contract that is not substantially identical (filed herewith to reflect update to Schedule A to Wholesale Power Contract). (Filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.8.1(b)-- Amended and Consolidated Wholesale Power Contract, dated as of December 1, 1988, between Oglethorpe and Planters Electric Membership Corporation and all schedules thereto, and the Amended and Consolidated Supplemental Agreement, dated December 1, 1988, between Oglethorpe and Planters Electric Membership Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying 37 other substantially identical Wholesale Power Contracts, and an additional 78 Wholesale Power Contract that is not substantially identical. (Filed as Exhibit 10.10(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1988, File No. 33-7591.) *10.9 -- Transmission Facilities Operation and Maintenance Contract between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe dated as of June 9, 1986. (Filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.10(a) -- Joint Committee Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of August 27, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.14(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.10(b) -- First Amendment to Joint Committee Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of June 19, 1978. (Filed as Exhibit 10.14(a) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.11 -- Interconnection Agreement between Oglethorpe and Alabama Electric Cooperative, Inc., dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.16(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *10.11(a) -- Amendment No. 1 to Interconnection Agreement between Alabama Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Oglethorpe, dated as of April 22, 1994. (Filed as Exhibit 10.11(a) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, File No. 33-7591.) *10.11(b) -- Letter of Commitment (Firm Power Sale) Under Service Schedule J - Negotiated Interchange Service between Alabama Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Oglethorpe, dated March 31, 1994. (Filed as Exhibit 10.11(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, File No. 33-7591.) *10.12 -- Oglethorpe Deferred Compensation Plan for Key Employees, as Amended and Restated January, 1987. (Filed as Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986, File No. 33-7591.) *10.13.1 -- Assignment of Power System Agreement and Settlement Agreement, dated January 8, 1975, by Georgia Electric Membership Corporation to Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.20.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.13.2 -- Power System Agreement, dated April 24, 1974, by and between Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and Georgia Power Company. (Filed as Exhibit 10.20.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.13.3 -- Settlement Agreement, dated April 24, 1974, by and between Georgia Power Company, Georgia Municipal Association, Inc., City of Dalton, Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and Crisp County Power Commission. (Filed as Exhibit 10.20.3 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591, filed on October 9, 1986.) *10.14 -- Distribution Facilities Joint Use Agreement between Oglethorpe and Georgia Power Company, dated as of May 12, 1986. (Filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986, File No. 33-7591.) *10.15.1 -- Long Term Firm Power Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 19, 1989, by and between Oglethorpe and Big Rivers Electric Corporation. (Filed as Exhibit 10.24.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989, File No. 33-7591.) 79 *10.15.2 -- Coordination Services Agreement, dated as of August 21, 1989, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia Power Company. (Filed as Exhibit 10.24.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1989, File No. 33-7591.) *10.15.3 -- Long Term Firm Power Purchase Agreement between Big Rivers Electric Corporation and Oglethorpe, dated as of December 17, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.24.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *10.15.4 -- Interchange Agreement between Oglethorpe and Big Rivers Electric Corporation, dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.24.4 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *10.16 -- Block Power Sale Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Form 8-K, filed January 4, 1991, File No. 33-7591.) *10.17 -- Coordination Services Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant's Form 8-K, filed January 4, 1991, File No. 33-7591.) *10.18 -- Revised and Restated Integrated Transmission System Agreement between Oglethorpe and Georgia Power Company, dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant's Form 8-K, filed January 4, 1991, File No. 33-7591.) *10.19 *10.8.6 -- Supplemental Agreement to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Power Contract, dated as of May 1, 1997 by and between Oglethorpe and Altamaha Electric Membership Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying 38 other substantially identical Supplemental Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.8.6 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997, File No. 33-7591.) *10.9(a) -- Joint Committee Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of August 27, 1976. (Filed as Exhibit 10.14(b) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.9(b) -- First Amendment to Joint Committee Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the City of Dalton, Georgia, dated as of June 19, 1978. (Filed as Exhibit 10.14(a) to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.10 -- Letter of Commitment (Firm Power Sale) Under Service Schedule J--Negotiated Interchange Service between Alabama Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Oglethorpe, dated March 31, 1994. (Filed as Exhibit 10.11(b) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, File No. 33-7591.) *10.11.1 -- Assignment of Power System Agreement and Settlement Agreement, dated January 8, 1975, by Georgia Electric Membership Corporation to Oglethorpe. (Filed as Exhibit 10.20.1 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.11.2 -- Power System Agreement, dated April 24, 1974, by and between Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and Georgia Power Company. (Filed as Exhibit 10.20.2 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.11.3 -- Settlement Agreement, dated April 24, 1974, by and between Georgia Power Company, Georgia Municipal Association, Inc., City of Dalton, Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and Crisp County Power Commission. (Filed as Exhibit 10.20.3 to the Registrant's Form S-1 Registration Statement, File No. 33-7591.) *10.12 -- Long-Term Firm Power Purchase Agreement between Big Rivers Electric Corporation and Oglethorpe, dated as of December 17, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.24.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *10.13 -- Block Power Sale Agreement between Georgia Power Company and Oglethorpe, dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.25 to the Registrant's Form 8-K, filed January 4, 1991, File No. 33-7591.) *10.14 -- Revised and Restated Coordination Services Agreement between and among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe and Georgia System Operations Corporation, dated as of September 10, 1997. (Filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, File No. 33-7591.) *10.15 -- ITSA, Power Sale and Coordination Umbrella Agreement between Oglethorpe and Georgia Power Company, dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.28 to the Registrant's Form 8-K, filed January 4, 1991, File No. 33-7591.) *10.20
82 *10.16 -- Amended and Restated Nuclear Managing Board Agreement among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and City of Dalton, Georgia dated as of July 1, 1993. (Filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Registrant's 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1993, File No. 33-7591.) *10.17 -- Supplemental Agreement by and among Oglethorpe, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperation and Georgia Power Company, dated as of November 12, 1990, together with a Schedule identifying 38 other substantially identical Supplemental Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrant's Form 8-K, filed January 4, 1991, File No. 33-7591.) *10.18 -- Unit Capacity and Energy Purchase Agreement between Oglethorpe and Entergy Power Incorporated, dated as of October 11, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *10.19 -- Power Purchase Agreement between Oglethorpe and Hartwell Energy Limited Partnership, dated as of June 12, 1992. (Filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591). *10.20(2) -- Power Purchase and Sale Agreement among LG&E Power Marketing Inc., LG&E Energy Corp. and Oglethorpe, dated as of November 19, 1996. (Filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.21(2) -- Power Purchase and Sale Agreement among LG&E Power Marketing Inc., LG&E Power Inc. and Oglethorpe, dated as of January 1, 1997. (Filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.1 -- Participation Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, among Oglethorpe, Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, Fleet National Bank, as Owner Trustee, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, the Owner Participant named therein and Utrecht-America Finance Co., as Lender, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Participation Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.2 -- Rocky Mountain Head Lease Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Oglethorpe and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Rocky Mountain Head Lease Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.3 -- Ground Lease Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Oglethorpe and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Ground Lease Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.21 -- Supplemental Agreement by and among Oglethorpe, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperation and Georgia Power Company, dated as of November 12, 1990, together with a Schedule identifying 38 other substantially identical Supplemental Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the Registrant's Form 8-K, filed January 4, 1991,
83 *10.22.4 -- Rocky Mountain Agreements Assignment and Assumption Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Oglethorpe and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Rocky Mountain Agreements Assignment and Assumption Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.4 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.5 -- Facility Lease Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee and Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Facility Lease Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.5 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.6 -- Ground Sublease Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee and Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Ground Sublease Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.6 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.7 -- Rocky Mountain Agreements Re-assignment and Assumption Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee and Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Rocky Mountain Agreements Re-assignment and Assumption Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.7 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.8 -- Facility Sublease Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Oglethorpe and Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Facility Sublease Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.8 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.9 -- Ground Sub-sublease Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation and Oglethorpe, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Ground Sub-sublease Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.9 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.10 -- Rocky Mountain Agreements Second Re-assignment and Assumption Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation and Oglethorpe, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Rocky Mountain Agreements Second Re-assignment and Assumption Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.10 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.11 -- Payment Undertaking Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation and Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A., New York Branch, as the Bank, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Payment Undertaking Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.11 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22 -- Unit Capacity and Energy Purchase Agreement between Oglethorpe and Entergy Power Incorporated, dated as of October 11, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990,
84 *10.22.12 -- Payment Undertaking Pledge Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, Fleet National Bank, as Owner Trustee, and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Payment Undertaking Pledge Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.12 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.13 -- Equity Funding Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, AIG Match Funding Corp., the Owner Participant named therein, Fleet National Bank, as Owner Trustee, and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Equity Funding Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.13 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.14 -- Equity Funding Pledge Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Equity Funding Pledge Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.14 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.15 -- Deed to Secure Debt, Assignment of Surety Bond and Security Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Collateral Assignment, Assignment of Surety Bond and Security Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.15 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.16 -- Subordinated Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, among Oglethorpe, AMBAC Indemnity Corporation and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Subordinated Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.16 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.17 -- Tax Indemnification Agreement (P1), dated as of December 30, 1996, between Oglethorpe and the Owner Participant named therein, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Tax Indemnification Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.17 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.18 -- Consent No. 1, dated as of December 30, 1996, among Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, and Fleet National Bank, as Owner Trustee, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Consents. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.18 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.23 -- Interchange Agreement between Oglethorpe and Arkansas Power & Light Company, Louisiana Power & Light Company, Mississippi Power & Light Company, New Orleans Public Service, Inc., Energy Services, Inc., dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *10.24 -- Interchange Agreement between Oglethorpe and Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., dated as of November 12, 1990. (Filed as Exhibit 10.33 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) 80
85 *10.25.1 -- Excess Energy and Short-term Power Agreement between Oglethorpe and Tennessee Valley Authority, effective as of January 23, 1991. (Filed as Exhibit 10.34.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *10.25.2 -- Transmission Service Agreement between Oglethorpe and Tennessee Valley Authority, effective as of January 23, 1991. (Filed as Exhibit 10.34.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, File No. 33-7591.) *10.26 -- Power Purchase Agreement between Oglethorpe and Hartwell Energy Limited Partnership, dated as of June 12, 1992. (Filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 33-7591) *10.22.19(a)-- OPC Intercreditor and Security Agreement No. 1, dated as of December 30, 1996, among the United States of America, acting through the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, Oglethorpe, Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, Fleet National Bank, as Owner Trustee, Utrecht-America Finance Co., as Lender and AMBAC Indemnity Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Intercreditor and Security Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.19 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.22.19(b)-- Supplement to OPC Intercreditor and Security Agreement No. 1, dated as of March 1, 1997, among the United States of America, acting through the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, Oglethorpe, Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as Co-Trustee, Fleet National Bank, as Owner Trustee, Utrecht-America Finance Co., as Lender and AMBAC Indemnity Corporation, together with a Schedule identifying five other substantially identical Supplements to OPC Intercreditor and Security Agreements. (Filed as Exhibit 10.32.19(b) to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration Statement, File No. 333-42759.) *10.23.1 -- Member Transmission Service Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia Transmission Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation). (Filed as Exhibit 10.33.1 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.23.2 -- Generation Services Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia System Operations Corporation. (Filed as Exhibit 10.33.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.23.3 -- Operation Services Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, by and between Oglethorpe and Georgia System Operations Corporation. (Filed as Exhibit 10.33.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-7591.) *10.24(2) -- Power Purchase and Sale Agreement between Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. and Oglethorpe, dated as of April 7, 1997. (Filed as Exhibit 10.34 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 30, 1997, File No. 33-7591.) 10.25(3) -- Agreement Regarding Continued Employment, between Jack L. King and Oglethorpe. 10.26(3) -- Employment Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1998, between Oglethorpe and Thomas A. Smith. 21.1 -- Rocky Mountain Leasing Corporation, a Delaware corporation. 27.1 -- Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only). 10.27 (5) -- Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreement between Enron Power Marketing, Inc. and Oglethorpe, dated as of January 3, 1996. 10.28 (6) -- Employment Agreement between Oglethorpe and T. D. Kilgore, dated as of December 20, 1995. 22.1 -- Subsidiary of Oglethorpe (not included because the subsidiary does not constitute a "significant subsidiary" under Rule 1-02(v) of Regulation S-X). 27.1 -- Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only) _________________
- ----------- (1) Pursuant to 17 C.F.R. 229.601(b)(2), the schedules and exhibits to this document are identified on a list of schedules and exhibits included within this document and are not filed herewith; however the registrant hereby agrees that such schedules and exhibits will be provided to the Commission upon request. (2) Pursuant to 17 C.F.R. 229.601(b)(4)(iii), this documentdocument(s) is not filed herewith; however the registrant hereby agrees that such documentdocument(s) will be provided to the Commission upon request. (3) For the reason stated in footnote (2), this document and eight other substantially identical documents are not filed as exhibits to this Registration Statement. (4) For the reason stated in footnote (2), this document and another substantially identical document are not filed as exhibits to this Registration Statement. (5) Certain portions of this document have been omitted as confidential and filed separately with the Commission. (6)(3) Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this form pursuant to Item 14(c) of this report. All other schedules and exhibits are omitted because of the absence of the conditions under which they are required or because the required information is included in the financial statements and related notes to financial statements. (B)Report. (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed by Oglethorpe for the quarter ended December 31, 1995. 811998. 86 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 1st15th day of April 1996.March, 1999. OGLETHORPE POWER CORPORATION (AN ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP GENERATION & TRANSMISSION CORPORATION) By: /s/ J. CALVIN EARWOOD ----------------------------------------Calvin Earwood ----------------------------------------------- J. Calvin EARWOOD, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THIS REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT AND IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICATED. Signature Title Date /s/ J. CALVIN EARWOODEarwood Chairman of the Board April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- Director (Principal Executive J. CALVIN EARWOOD Officer) /s/ T. D. KILGORE PresidentPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and Chief Executive April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- Officer (Principal Executive T. D. KILGORE Officer) /s/ GARY M. BULLOCK Secretary-Treasurer (Principal April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- Financial Officer) GARY M. BULLOCK /s/ EUGEN HECKL Senior Vice Presidentin the capacities and Chief April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- Financial Officer (Principal EUGEN HECKL Financial Officer) /s/ LARRY N. BROWNLEE Controller April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- (Principal Accounting Officer) LARRY N. BROWNLEE /s/ JMON WARNOCK Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JMON WARNOCK /s/ CHARLES R. FENDLEY Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- CHARLES R. FENDLEY /s/ GEORGE C. MARTIN Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- GEORGE C. MARTIN /s/ J. G. MCCALMON Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- J. G. MCCALMON 82on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date --------- ----- ---- /s/ J. Calvin Earwood Chairman of the Board, Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- (Principal Executive Officer) J. Calvin Earwood /s/ Jack L. King President and Chief Executive Officer March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- (Principal Executive Officer) Jack L. King /s/ Mac F. Oglesby Treasurer, Director (Principal Financial March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Officer) Mac F. Oglesby /s/ Thomas A. Smith Senior Vice President and Chief March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Financial Officer (Principal Financial Thomas A. Smith Officer) /s/ Robert D. Steele Controller March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Robert D. Steele /s/ Ashley C. Brown Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Ashley C. Brown /s/ Newton A. Campbell Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Newton A. Campbell /s/ Larry N. Chadwick Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Larry N. Chadwick /s/ Benny W. Denham Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Benny W. Denham
87 /s/ D. A. ROBINSON, III Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- D. A. ROBINSON, III /s/ JAMES E. ESTES Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JAMES E. ESTES /s/ LARRY N. CHADWICK Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- LARRY N. CHADWICK /s/ SIMMIE KING Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- SIMMIE KING /s/ W. F. FARR Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- W. F. FARR /s/ GARY T. DRAKE Alternate Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- GARY T. DRAKE /s/ JEFF S. PIERCE, JR. Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JEFF S. PIERCE, JR. /s/ DONALD C. COOPER Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- DONALD C. COOPER /s/ RAY MEADERS Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- RAY MEADERS /s/ MAC F. OGLESBY Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- MAC F. OGLESBY /s/ BENNY W. DENHAM Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- BENNY W. DENHAM /s/ E. L. MCLOCKLIN Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- E. L. MCLOCKLIN /s/ SAM RABUN Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- SAM RABUN /s/ E. J. MARTIN, JR. Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- E. J. MARTIN, JR. /s/ JIM M. KNIGHT Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JIM M. KNIGHT /s/ RONNIE FLEEMAN Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- RONNIE FLEEMAN /s/ D. LAMAR COOPER Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- D. LAMAR COOPER 83 /s/ BARRY H. MARTIN Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- BARRY H. MARTIN /s/ JOHN B. FLOYD, JR. Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JOHN B. FLOYD, JR. /s/ STEVE RAWL, SR. Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- STEVE RAWL, SR. /s/ JAMES GRUBBS Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JAMES GRUBBS /s/ SAMMY M. JENKINS Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- SAMMY M. JENKINS /s/ J. M. SHERRER Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- J. M. SHERRER /s/ JACK D. VICKERS Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JACK D. VICKERS /s/ C. W. COX, JR. Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- C. W. COX, JR. /s/ JOHNNIE CRUMBLEY Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JOHNNIE CRUMBLEY /s/ JARNETT W. WIGINGTON Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- JARNETT W. WIGINGTON /s/ BOB JERNIGAN Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- BOB JERNIGAN /s/ C. WILLARD MIMS Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- C. WILLARD MIMS /s/ THOMAS NOLES Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- THOMAS NOLES /s/ ROY TOLLERSON, JR. Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- ROY TOLLERSON, JR. /s/ HUBERT HANCOCK Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- HUBERT HANCOCK /s/ HENDRIX B. WILEY, JR. Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- HENDRIX B. WILEY, JR. /s/ W. W. ARCHER Director April 1, 1996 - -------------------------- W. W. ARCHER 84 /s/ Wm. Ronald Duffey Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Wm. Ronald Duffey /s/ Sammy M. Jenkins Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- Sammy M. Jenkins /s/ J. Sam L. Rabun Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- J. Sam L. Rabun /s/ John S. Ranson Director March 15, 1999 - ----------------------------- John S. Ranson
88 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE ACT. The registrant is a membership corporation and has no authorized or outstanding equity securities. Proxies are not solicited from the holders of Oglethorpe's public bonds. No annual report or proxy material has been sent to such bondholders. 85 89