Oglethorpe Power First Quarter Investor Briefing Call To Be Held May 17

TUCKER, Ga., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power Corporation executive management will discuss first quarter results during a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday, May 17, 2013.  Investors, media and the public may view a live internet webcast or join via telephone.

How to Participate:

Joining Via Telephone:

Domestic Toll-Free Dial-in Number:  866-270-6057

International Dial-in Number:  617-213-8891

Passcode:  36926901

Joining Via the Internet:

Please navigate to the following web address to view the webcast:

http://www.media-server.com/m/p/8jsednkw

Instruction on how to submit questions will be provided during the call. If you have additional questions, please contact Thomas J. Brendiar, Director of Bank and Investor Relations at 770-270-7173.

A replay of the webcast will be accessible from the company's website following the webcast (go to www.opc.com, click on "Investor Relations" and then on "Quarterly Investor Presentations").

About Oglethorpe Power

Oglethorpe is one of the nation's largest power supply cooperatives with more than $8 billion in assets serving 38 Electric Membership Corporations which, collectively, provide electricity to more than 4.1 million Georgia citizens.  A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, Oglethorpe balances reliable affordable energy with environmental responsibility and has an outstanding record of regulatory compliance.  Its diverse energy portfolio includes natural gas, hydroelectric, coal, and nuclear generating plants with combined capacity of approximately 7,060 MW, as well as purchased power.  Oglethorpe was established in 1974 and is owned by its 38 member systems.  It is headquartered in Tucker, GA.

SOURCE Oglethorpe Power Corporation