788816--3/27/2008--OGLETHORPE_POWER

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Oglethorpe's costs of compliance with environmental laws and regulations are significant and have increased in recent years, and Oglethorpe may face increased costs related to environmental compliance, litigation or liabilities in the future. Oglethorpe owns nuclear facilities, which give rise to environmental, regulatory, financial and other risks, and may participate in the development of new nuclear facilities in the future. Oglethorpe could be adversely affected if it is unable to continue to operate its facilities in a successful manner. Oglethorpe may incur significant costs related to ongoing capital expenditures at its existing generating facilities and for the potential construction or acquisition of new generating facilities. Oglethorpe's ability to access capital could be adversely affected by various factors, including potential limitations on the availability of RUS loans. Changes in power generation technology could result in the cost of Oglethorpe's electric service being less competitive. Changes in fuel prices could have an adverse effect on Oglethorpe's cost of electric service. Oglethorpe may not be able to obtain an adequate supply of fuel, which could limit its ability to operate its facilities. Future deregulation or restructuring of the electric industry in Georgia could subject the Members to increased competition and adversely affect their ability to satisfy their financial obligations to Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe's ability to meet its financial obligations could be adversely affected if Members fail to perform their contractual obligations to Oglethorpe.

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