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Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing August 26, 2025


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Notice to Recipients Certain of the information contained in this presentation, including certain of the statements made by representatives of Oglethorpe Power Corporation (An Electric Membership Corporation) (“Oglethorpe” or “OPC”), that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Although Oglethorpe believes that in making these forward-looking statements its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, Oglethorpe cautions the reader not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve uncertainties and there are important factors, many of which are outside management’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are described under the headings “CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2025, and “ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS” in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025. This electronic presentation is provided as of August 26, 2025. If you are viewing this presentation after that date, there may have been events that occurred subsequent to such date that could have a material adverse effect on the information that was presented. Oglethorpe undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements. 2


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing ‣ New Generation Update ‣ Operations Update ‣ Financial and Liquidity Update Betsy Higgins Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Annalisa Bloodworth President and Chief Executive Officer 3 Rich Wallen Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Presenters and Agenda


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Future Power Resources – Update Smarr CC (1,425 MW, two-unit combined cycle; 2029 projected in-service date) ‣ We have increased our preliminary cost estimate for this facility to approximately $3.3 billion, including contingency, (~$2,300 / KW) due to cost volatility in the market for construction of electric generation facilities. • We anticipate finalizing the EPC contract in September, at which point we will confirm this preliminary cost estimate in our budget. ‣ As previously discussed, we selected GE Vernova as original equipment manufacturer. ‣ We plan to seek RUS financing for this project, with any costs not financed by RUS to be financed in the capital markets. • Due to the time required for this financing approach, we may seek intermediate- term financing in the bank or capital markets next year to bridge long-term financing. Other Future Power Resources ‣ We continue to make progress on our other future power projects including: • Talbot Unit 7 (240 MW CT with dual fuel capabilities; 2029 projected in-service date), for which we expect to select a contractor by the end of this year. • Battery Storage Project (75 MW utility-scale battery storage; 2029-2030 projected in-service dates). • Existing fleet uprates. 4


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing EPA’s Proposed Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Power Plants Comments submitted by Oglethorpe ‣ Oglethorpe supports the repeal of EPA’s 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards (CPS). ‣ The CPS could force the premature retirement of existing coal plants. • The CO2 performance standards adopted by the CPS are not based on “adequately demonstrated” technologies and set unachievable CO2 emissions limitations. • Co-firing with 40% natural gas is neither cost-effective nor technically feasible by the compliance deadline of 2030. ‣ The CPS will limit utilization of highly efficient, state of the art new baseload combustion turbines (CTs) and jeopardize grid reliability and resiliency. • Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology is not “adequately demonstrated” or economically feasible. • In addition to the CCS-based standards, EPA should repeal the unrealistic efficiency standards for new CTs at startup. ‣ EPA should provide national permitting guidance to ensure that new CT projects at any stage of the permitting or acquisition process will not be subject to the CPS. 5


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Oglethorpe’s Diversified Power Supply Portfolio (a) Capacity and energy include Oglethorpe and Smarr EMC resources. Oglethorpe and Smarr EMC capacity reflects summer reserve planning capacity. 6


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Capacity Factor Comparison Through June 30 7 (a) Vogtle Unit 4 was placed in service on April 29, 2024. Therefore, the 2024 capacity factor includes Vogtle 4 operation only in May and June. (b) Washington was acquired in December 2022, and its output was sold off-system under a tolling agreement with Georgia Power through May 31, 2024. Therefore, 2024 capacity factor shown only includes the operation in June. (c) Acquisition of Walton County Energy Facility closed June 28, 2024, and the unit did not run between June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2024. Therefore, 2024 capacity factor is not shown.


 
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Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Dual Fuel Conversion Projects – On Track for Completion by December ‣ In 2023, Oglethorpe initiated two new dual-fuel projects at Talbot units 1-6 and Washington County Power units 2 and 3. • These projects are on track for completion by December 2025. ‣ Talbot units 5 and 6 currently have dual fuel; this project is adding dual fuel to the remaining 4 units and increases the fuel oil capability at units 5 and 6. ‣ When complete, these units will be able to switch from natural gas to liquid fuel anytime when natural gas supply could be interrupted (e.g. during extreme weather). 9 Talbot Energy Facility Washington County Power ‣ The fuel oil will be stored on site and will provide enough capacity to supply 70 hours of energy at Washington and 50 hours of energy at Talbot (including addition of Talbot 7). ‣ Total investment for these two projects is estimated to be ~$220 million and scheduled to be completed by end of 2025. • Talbot 1-6: $126 million • Washington: $91 million


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Oglethorpe is Adding Nearly 1,100 MW of Dual Fuel Capability to its Fleet ‣ Currently targeting 15-18% of total winter fleet capacity for dual fuel. ‣ Will continue to enhance winter resiliency. ‣ Will continue to monitor and determine if / where additional dual fuel capabilities are needed. Resource Projected In- Service Year of Dual Fuel Capability Dual Fuel Conversion / Addition Dual Fuel Capability (cumulative) Dual Fuel as % of Oglethorpe Projected Winter Capacity (cumulative) Legacy (Hartwell, Talbot Units 5&6) Currently In Service - 603 MW 6% Baconton In Service, Acquired May 2023 45 MW addition 648 MW 7% Washington (2 units) 2025 (December) 374 MW(a) conversion 1,022 MW 10% Talbot (1-4) 2025 (December) 484 MW(a) conversion 1,506 MW 15% Talbot 7 2029, new construction ~240 MW addition ~1,745 MW 15% 10 (a) These units are currently in-service as single fuel (natural gas) units and are being converted to dual fuel capability. Represents the current winter planning capacity of these units, which differs from summer capacity.


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Income Statement Excerpts (a) Margins for Interest ratio is calculated on an annual basis and is determined by dividing Oglethorpe’s Margins for Interest by Interest Charges, both as defined in Oglethorpe’s First Mortgage Indenture. For interim periods, this line represents the targeted Margins for Interest ratio for the year. The Indenture obligates Oglethorpe to establish and collect rates that, subject to any necessary regulatory approvals, are reasonably expected to yield a Margins for Interest ratio equal to at least 1.10 for each fiscal year. In addition, the Indenture requires Oglethorpe to show that it has met this requirement for certain historical periods as a condition for issuing additional obligations under the Indenture. Oglethorpe increased its Margins for Interest ratio to 1.14 each year, from 2010 through 2024, above the minimum 1.10 ratio required by the Indenture. With the completion of Vogtle 3&4 construction, Margins for Interest ratio was decreased back to the minimum 1.10 in the 2025 budget. (b) Excludes test energy megawatt-hours from Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 supplied to members. Any revenues and costs associated with test energy were capitalized. Six Months Ended Jun 31, 6/30/2024- 6/30/2025 Year Ended December 31, ($ in thousands) 2025 2024 % Change 2024 2023 2022 Statement of Revenues and Expenses: Operating Revenues: Sales to Members - Capacity $836,296 $757,428 10.4% $1,501,903 $1,082,368 $984,036 Sales to Members - Energy 433,695 340,209 27.5% 643,619 599,198 990,647 Total Sales to Members $1,269,991 $1,097,637 15.7% $2,145,522 $1,681,566 $1,974,683 Sales to non-Members 41,333 2,767 1393.8% 36,325 58,619 155,454 Operating Expenses: 1,004,346 855,033 17.5% 1,698,351 1,463,119 1,936,086 Other Income 20,595 38,699 -46.8% 67,390 81,049 72,244 Net Interest Charges 264,272 217,780 21.3% 480,385 292,325 204,591 Net Margin $63,301 $66,290 -4.5% $70,501 $65,790 $61,704 Margins for Interest Ratio(a) 1.10 1.14 -3.5% 1.14 1.14 1.14 Sales to Members Energy Cost (cents/kWh) 2.80 2.36 18.3% 2.08 2.12 3.86 Average Power Cost (cents/kWh) 8.19 7.63 7.4% 6.92 5.94 7.70 Sales to Members (MWh) (b) 15,504,762 14,391,964 7.7% 31,001,082 28,289,147 25,634,984 11


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Balance Sheet Excerpts (a) The equity ratio is calculated, pursuant to Oglethorpe’s First Mortgage Indenture, by dividing patronage capital and membership fees by total capitalization plus unamortized debt issuance costs and bond discounts and long-term debt due within one year (Total Long-Term Debt and Equities in the table above). Oglethorpe has no financial covenant requirement to maintain a minimum equity ratio; however, a covenant in the Indenture restricts distributions of equity (patronage capital) to its Members if its equity ratio is below 20%. Oglethorpe also has covenants in three credit agreements that require a minimum total patronage capital, with the highest such requirement being $900 million. The equity ratio is less than that of many investor-owned utilities because Oglethorpe operates on a not-for-profit basis and has a significant amount of authority to set and change rates to ensure sufficient cost recovery to produce margins to meet financial coverage requirements. June 30, December 31, ($ in thousands) 2025 2024 2023 Balance Sheet Data: Assets: Electric Plant: Net Plant in Service $11,901,537 $11,989,581 $8,996,092 CWIP 559,611 320,167 3,294,641 Nuclear Fuel 411,623 402,328 389,662 Total Electric Plant $12,872,771 $12,712,076 $12,680,395 Total Investments and Funds 1,536,707 1,492,372 1,449,689 Total Current Assets 1,017,043 1,109,969 1,191,687 Total Deferred Charges 1,149,847 1,163,121 1,203,080 Total Assets $16,576,368 $16,477,538 $16,524,851 Capitalization: Patronage Capital and Membership Fees $1,391,719 $1,328,418 $1,257,917 Long-term Debt and Finance Leases 12,124,309 12,167,367 11,644,503 Other 37,790 37,625 35,014 Total Capitalization $13,553,818 $13,533,410 $12,937,434 Total Current Liabilities 1,004,903 936,414 1,358,453 Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities 2,017,647 2,007,714 2,228,964 Total Equity and Liabilities $16,576,368 $16,477,538 $16,524,851 Total Capitalization $13,553,818 $13,533,410 $12,937,434 Plus: Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs and Bond Discounts on LT debt 123,407 120,328 120,560 Plus: Long-term Debt and Finance Leases due within one year 393,363 398,979 384,426 Total Long-Term Debt and Equities $14,070,588 $14,052,717 $13,442,420 Equity Ratio(a) 9.9% 9.5% 9.4% 12


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Loan Agreement Advanced Repaid Outstanding 2014 Loan $3,013,348,382 $421,926,905 $2,591,421,477 2019 Loan $1,619,679,706 $226,479,813 $1,393,199,893 $4,633,028,088 $648,406,718 $3,984,621,370 Total amount outstanding under all RUS Guaranteed Loans is $2.8 billion, with an average interest rate of 3.537%. RUS-Guaranteed Loans(a) (a) RUS guaranteed loans are funded through the Federal Financing Bank and made at comparable Treasury plus 0.125%. (b) RUS loan conditionally committed as of February 10, 2025. We expect to fully advance this loan in 2025. RUS and DOE Loan Summaries as of July 31, 2025 Purpose/Use of Proceeds Approved Advanced Remaining Amount Current Loans General & Environmental Improvements $630,342,000 $469,580,708 $160,761,292 General & Environmental Improvements $755,208,000 $302,621,433 $452,586,567 Walton Acquisition (b) $80,058,000 $0 $80,058,000 $1,465,608,000 $772,202,141 $693,405,859 DOE-Guaranteed Loans for Vogtle 3&4 Construction Average interest rate on the outstanding balance under the DOE-guaranteed loans is 2.936%. 13


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Oglethorpe’s Available Liquidity (a) $40.53 million of Oglethorpe’s Tax-Exempt Bonds are in a weekly variable rate backed by Oglethorpe’s own liquidity, which it is reserving to support these bonds. 14


 
Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing Recent and Upcoming Financial Activity Completed in 2025 Q1 Received conditional commitment from RUS for up to $331 million 0% loan to refinance debt related to the retired Wansley coal plant. $350 million Green First Mortgage Bonds for Vogtle 3&4 (final issuance for Vogtle 3&4 construction) $272 million remarketing of Burke Series 2013A and 2017E Bonds and Monroe 2013A Bonds in Term Rate mode $41 million remarketing of Appling Series 2013A Bonds into a Weekly Rate mode (VRDBs) with self liquidity Q3 Submitted two loan applications to RUS for general capital improvements in the amount of $620 million. Upcoming in 2025 December Submitting a loan application to RUS for construction of Smarr CC (amount to be determined). (We anticipate submitting the loan application for Talbot Unit 7 in 2026.) 15


 
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Second Quarter 2025 Investor Briefing • A link to this presentation will be posted on Oglethorpe’s website www.opc.com. • Oglethorpe’s SEC filings, including its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K are made available on its website. • Oglethorpe’s latest Corporate Responsibility / ESG Report, its qualitative and quantitative EEI ESG/Sustainability Reports, and Green Bond information, including the Green Bond 2025 Post-Issuance Report, are available on its website. • Member information is generally filed as an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the first or second quarter of each year. (Exhibits are available on EDGAR but not on Oglethorpe’s website.) 2024 Member information was filed in an exhibit to Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2025. • For additional information please contact: Additional Information 17 Investor Contacts Name Title Email Address Phone Number Betsy Higgins Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer betsy.higgins@opc.com 770-270-7168 Cheri Garing Senior Vice President, Planning cheri.garing@opc.com 770-270-7204 Joe Rick Senior Director, Capital Markets and Investor Relations joe.rick@opc.com 770-270-7240 Media Contact Name Title Email Address Phone Number Blair Romero Director, Corporate Communications blair.romero@opc.com 770-270-7290