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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001047469-16-012235
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	424B5
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20160415
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160415

FILER:

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		424B5
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-192954
		FILM NUMBER:		161573260

	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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