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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240515
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240515

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			OGLETHORPE POWER CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000788816
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		IRS NUMBER:				581211925
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		24949615

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2100 EAST EXCHANGE PL
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 1349
		CITY:			TUCKER
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30085-1349
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4042707600
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