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Georgia Power continues to offer options to connect customers to solarJune 25, 2026 2:30 PM
PR Newswire (US) New Customer Identified Resource programs expand how commercial and industrial customers can support their sustainability efforts; Company has procured more than 2,200 megawatts of new solar in last two years through CARES program ATLANTA, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has opened enrollment for the new Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription Customer Identified Resource (CARES CIR) program, which the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) approved in the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) stipulated agreement. As part of Georgia Power's commitment to clean energy, Georgia Power routinely seeks utility-scale and distributed solar generation resources through competitive request for proposals (RFP) processes, in which renewable energy project developers bid in a project. Commercial and industrial customers can then subscribe to the CARES program where they receive renewable benefits associated with those projects. CARES CIR is a customer-driven expansion on this procurement and subscription concept that allows commercial and industrial customers to identify and submit additional renewable energy projects to Georgia Power at prices that will create value for all Georgia Power customers. Interest in CARES subscriptions continues to grow as more customers look for ways to support renewable energy. By allowing customers to bring forward their preferred renewable energy projects, the CARES CIR program expands access to renewables while preserving benefits and maintaining protections for all Georgia Power customers. Once projects are approved, Georgia Power establishes long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with qualified developers and works with participating customers to execute subscription agreements."The CARES CIR program represents the next step in giving our customers more choice and flexibility in how they meet their sustainability goals," said Wilson Mallard, director of renewable development for Georgia Power. "By enabling customers to identify and subscribe to renewable energy projects that align with their priorities, we're expanding access to clean energy while maintaining reliability and value for all of our customers across Georgia."CARES CIR, which is approved for up to 3,000 additional megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects, divides projects into two distinct programs:CARES CIR Utility-Scale allows eligible metered customers with annual energy demands above 3 MW to subscribe to renewable projects larger than 6 MW.CARES CIR Distributed Generation allows eligible metered commercial and industrial customers with smaller annual energy demands between 1 MW and 3 MW to subscribe to locally sourced solar projects in Georgia ranging from 250 kilowatts to 6 MW in size. The program will be filed through the traditional Distributed Generation RFP process, with a Notice of Intent period and application window expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026.Georgia Power Expands CARES Utility-Scale Programs
Last year, Georgia Power announced PSC approval of 1,068 MW of new solar PPAs and 91 MW Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) under the CARES 2023 RFP. Recently, two additional CARES 2023 RFP solar PPAs totaling 385 MW were filed for approval with the PSC, bringing the CARES 2023 RFP total to more than 1.4 gigawatts, pending final PSC approval.Through the CARES 2025 RFP, approved in the 2022 IRP, Georgia Power has signed five contracts for 752 MW. The PPAs were selected by Georgia Power following a competitive solicitation overseen by an independent evaluator and PSC staff. The facilities will be located throughout Georgia and include:Appling County: 20-year PPA providing 78 MW of solar capacityDecatur County: 30-year PPA providing 130 MW of solar capacityJefferson County: 25-year PPA providing 194 MW of solar capacitySumter County: 30-year PPA providing 200 MW of solar capacityWarren County: 25-year PPA providing 150 MW of solar capacityTo learn more about the CARES program, including the new CARES CIR process, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/CARES.About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-power-continues-to-offer-options-to-connect-customers-to-solar-302810891.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: Georgia Power continues to offer options to connect customers to solar

Georgia's Plant Hatch receives 20-year license renewal from the Nuclear Regulatory CommissionJune 15, 2026 10:05 AM
PR Newswire (US) Unit 1 authorized to operate through 2054 and Unit 2 through 2058 ATLANTA, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the subsequent license renewal for the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley. The approval authorizes continued operation of the facility for an additional 20 years by extending the operating license for Plant Hatch Unit 1 through 2054 and Unit 2 through 2058 – up to 80 years of operation for each reactor. The units were originally licensed to operate in the mid-1970s, with the NRC approving a previous 20-year license extension in 2002. Plant Hatch, which marked 50 years of safe, reliable operation last year, is Georgia's first nuclear power plant and is co-owned by Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and Dalton Utilities. Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, operates the plant on behalf of the co-owners. In 1975, the year Hatch Unit 1 entered service, Georgia's population was around 5 million people and, today, that number has more than doubled with more than 11 million people now calling Georgia home. Plant Hatch has helped meet the electrical needs of that growth year after year, with its opening also marking a pivotal moment for Georgia Power's commitment to developing a diverse, cleaner generation mix to serve customers.In the decades following the completion of Plant Hatch, the co-owners have partnered to build four other nuclear units at Plant Alvin W. Vogtle near Waynesboro. With the completion of the new Vogtle Units 3 & 4 in recent years, Plant Vogtle is now the largest generator of clean energy in the United States. Nuclear energy from both Plants Hatch and Vogtle provided nearly 30 percent of Georgia Power's overall energy production last year."At Georgia Power, our commitment to our customers is to ensure that the reliable, affordable energy they expect is there when they need it. Our nuclear facilities provide reliable energy around the clock at a stable, predictable cost, and are central to how we deliver on this commitment," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "I'm proud of the work that happens every day at Plant Hatch, the dedication of the teams onsite, and that all of our customers benefit from the reliability and efficiency of this power plant. This license extension is great news as our state continues to grow and demand for electricity continues to increase."Over the last 20 years, the co-owners have invested in major improvements at Plant Hatch. Improvements have included, among other items, replacement of Unit 2 cooling towers; replacement of key components such as large transformers, plant service water pumps, feedwater heaters and more; as well as identification and elimination of single point vulnerabilities across the site. Education and continuous improvement are also key to the success of Plant Hatch, with recent investments including the construction of the Plant Hatch Energy Education Center and a second onsite simulator to train reactor operators.     The NRC's decision follows a comprehensive safety and environmental review of the plant's operating performance, aging management programs and compliance with federal regulations. At the conclusion of the review, the NRC determined Plant Hatch can continue to operate safely and in accordance with all applicable standards throughout the subsequent license renewal period."The NRC's approval reflects the strength of our safety culture, the dedication of our workforce and our sustained focus on operational excellence," said Pete Sena, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Nuclear. "Our teams remain committed to operating Plant Hatch reliably for decades to come."In addition to providing dependable electricity, Plant Hatch supports hundreds of highly skilled, long-term jobs and contributes to the economic vitality of Appling County and surrounding communities with millions of dollars of property taxes paid each year. The plant maintains strong community partnerships, supporting local public schools and technical colleges, STEM programs, the United Way and more. Plant Hatch's property is also a protected ecosystem with approximately 200 acres having been replanted with native longleaf pine, as well as bluebird and purple martin nesting programs in place, and a special program with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to help protect the red-cockaded woodpecker, a federally endangered species.Visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/NuclearEnergy to learn more about Plants Vogtle and Hatch.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).About Southern Nuclear
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO) headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., is a leader among the nation's nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. For more than 35 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability. Southern Nuclear operates over 8,200 MW for Alabama Power and Georgia Power, including the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, which serves as the largest generator of clean energy in the country following the completion of Vogtle Units 3 & 4, the first newly constructed units in the United States in over 30 years. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgias-plant-hatch-receives-20-year-license-renewal-from-the-nuclear-regulatory-commission-302800398.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: Georgia's Plant Hatch receives 20-year license renewal from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Georgia Power encourages customers to prepare for hurricane seasonJune 3, 2026 2:51 PM
PR Newswire (US) Grid improvements help reduce outages and speed recovery during severe weatherATLANTA, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlantic hurricane season is here and runs through Nov. 30. Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to protect their families, homes and businesses. Hurricane season can bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to both coastal and inland communities. While the National Weather Service predicts a below-normal hurricane season due to a strengthening El Niño driving more unfavorable conditions for hurricane formation in the Atlantic basin, warmer than average ocean temperatures in the waters near the United States will support intensification of any hurricanes that do form. Preparing ahead of time can ensure families and homes are safe when storms arrive.This hurricane season marks two years since Hurricane Helene in 2024, the most damaging storm in Georgia Power history. Throughout the storm's path, damage to the grid's infrastructure was so severe that crews were rebuilding rather than simply reconnecting. There were nearly 12,000 power poles broken, over 5,800 transformers damaged, 1,500 miles of downed power lines, and over 345 transmission structures rebuilt or repaired. Advanced smart–grid technology supported remote restoration, enabling crews to return service to more than one million customers within the first five days despite widespread devastation.Georgia Power is continuing to strengthen grid reliability through its Grid Investment Program, investing $1.3 billion in system upgrades over the past three years. In 2025 alone, the company completed more than 100 distribution projects and advanced 25 major transmission improvements, enhancing service reliability for more than 500,000 customers statewide. These upgrades, including smart–grid technology, stronger infrastructure, and undergrounding, are helping reduce outages and significantly speed restoration, particularly during major storms like Hurricane Helene. For more details about how Georgia Power continues improving reliability, visit GeorgiaPower.com/Grid."The work we've done to strengthen and modernize our grid is directly improving how we prepare for and respond to hurricanes," said Tami Barron, senior vice president of distribution at Georgia Power. "These investments are reducing outages and helping us restore power faster, even in the most challenging conditions, as we saw during Hurricane Helene. That progress is critical as we enter another active storm season, and it is made possible by our team of highly skilled employees who are among the best in the industry and who train year-round to respond safely, efficiently and with a strong commitment to our customers when it matters most."Getting Your Home PreparedBuild an emergency supply kit with food, water, flashlights, and medications to get you through at least three days.Charge phones, battery packs and anything else you rely on every day.Secure loose items around your home. Patio furniture, garbage cans, and yard décor can easily turn into hazards in high winds.Plan for power outages by keeping freezer doors closed, unplugging appliances that may overload circuits and leave a porch light on once power is restored.Know your surroundings by checking flood maps, evacuation routes, and how you will receive emergency alerts.Before, During and After A Storm Safety TipsBefore a Storm: Stay aware, heed advice from officials, and check out the weather forecast before heading outdoors. Check your emergency kit and family plan. Charge cell phones before the storm and unplug major appliances if you lose power.During a Storm: Take safe shelter inside a sturdy building away from windows and doors. Avoid contact with conductors of electricity - appliances, metal objects and water.After a Storm: Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire, including telephone or TV wires that touch a power line. Never pull tree limbs off power lines yourself or enter flooded areas or those with debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be buried in wreckage or hidden under standing water. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.Stay Connected During Hurricane SeasonDownload the Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.Check Your Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to our free Georgia Power Outage Alert service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text message.Get Familiar with the Outage & Storm Center – Available at georgiapower.com/outagemap, customers can visit this site to report and check the status of outages via the interactive Outage Map, and access useful safety tips and information.Follow the company on social media – Follow @GeorgiaPower on X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.For tips on storm safety, outage preparedness and what to do before hurricane season, visit GeorgiaPower.com/Storm.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-power-encourages-customers-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season-302790630.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: Georgia Power encourages customers to prepare for hurricane season

Georgia Power names Anthony Oni as vice president of Corporate AffairsJune 1, 2026 2:12 PM
PR Newswire (US) ATLANTA, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Anthony Oni has joined the company as vice president of Corporate Affairs. In this role, Oni will lead the company's overall communications function, including media relations, social and digital media, branding and advertising, employee communications and more. "Anthony brings a combination of deep utility experience, innovation leadership, and credibility across communications, brand, and stakeholder engagement to his new leadership role at Georgia Power," said Trey Kilpatrick, senior vice president of external affairs for Georgia Power. "As our company rises to meet extraordinary growth and opportunity across the state, Anthony understands the responsibility we carry to protect and strengthen Georgia Power's trusted reputation while continuing to evolve and meet the needs of our customers. We're excited to welcome him back to Southern Company."Oni brings a unique blend of utility leadership, investment experience, and community-focused innovation. Most recently, he served as Managing Partner at Energy Impact Partners, where he led the Elevate Future Fund, a more than $100 million investment strategy focused on advancing grid modernization, utility transformation, and critical energy infrastructure, while expanding economic opportunity in rural and underserved communities.Prior to that, Oni spent nearly 20 years at Southern Company, holding senior leadership roles at both Alabama Power and Southern Company Gas. As vice president of Communications at Southern Company Gas, he led corporate communications, brand strategy, and stakeholder engagement across a multi-state footprint. His responsibilities included media relations, employee and customer communications, digital strategy, and executive positioning in support of both operational priorities and long-term reputation management.Earlier in his career, Oni served as director of Digital Strategy and Communications at Alabama Power, where he led innovative initiatives to enhance customer experience through digital transformation.Beyond his professional work, Oni is deeply committed to education and workforce development. He is the founder of Cloverly and founder and chairman of Ed Farm, and he played a key role in the creation of the Propel Center, a digital innovation learning hub and business incubator for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), sponsored by Southern Company, Apple, and The Walt Disney Company.Oni holds a bachelor's degree from Auburn University, has completed executive education in disruptive innovation at Harvard University, and is a fellow of the Aspen Institute.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-power-names-anthony-oni-as-vice-president-of-corporate-affairs-302787425.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: Georgia Power names Anthony Oni as vice president of Corporate Affairs

Nicor Gas' Community Impact Report highlights volunteerism and more than $6M in donations made to 336 Illinois nonprofitsJune 1, 2026 7:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) Company exceeds corporate responsibility goals through record community givingNAPERVILLE, Ill., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas' 2025 Community Impact Report showcases the company's ongoing dedication to strengthening communities across Northern Illinois. In 2025, Nicor Gas and its foundations contributed more than $6 million to support community welfare and development through charitable giving and volunteerism. These efforts continue to focus on three strategic initiatives: supporting basic needs, protecting the environment and enabling economic opportunity. Nicor Gas exceeds corporate responsibility goals through record community giving."As we release the 2025 Community Impact Report, I am inspired by the dedication of our employees, partners and neighbors who make our shared progress possible. This publication highlights that work in action. It reflects how Nicor Gas delivers Fuel for Life—not only by providing the energy people depend on, but by helping bring stability, support and possibility to communities across Northern Illinois. It is a privilege to lead an organization so deeply committed to service and we are proud of the collective impact reflected in these pages," said Wendell Dallas, President and CEO of Nicor Gas.Nicor Gas has continued to make meaningful impact through charitable giving and community partnerships:Support Basic Needs – Access to clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is fundamental. Nicor Gas and its foundations extend that commitment by addressing other essential needs through partnerships with organizations such as River Bend Food Bank and Hesed House. These collaborations have helped deliver 22.5 million meals and provide 646,000 nights of shelter to those in need since 2021. In total, Nicor Gas and its foundations supported 381,000 families, exceeding its goal of 250,000 and continued to strengthen communities across Northern Illinois.Protect the Environment – Nicor Gas and its foundations aim to advance its environmental stewardship goals by working to preserve 10,000 acres of open space across Northern Illinois. To date, the company has supported the protection of 11,100 acres of natural areas, reinforcing its commitment to conservation and habitat restoration. Support for organizations such as Ecology Action Center and Morton Arboretum helps expand access to cultural, educational and recreational resources. Since 2021, Nicor Gas partners have installed 16,500 pollinator plants and planted 12,000 trees, further enhancing biodiversity and sustainability across the region.Enable Economic Opportunity – Through partnerships with organizations such as the Illinois Science and Technology Institute and Museum of Science and Industry, the company helps advance equitable economic growth, supports entrepreneurship and promotes long-term development. Since 2021, Nicor Gas and its foundations have infused $7.76 million into communities, surpassing its $5 million goal and demonstrating its dedication to driving meaningful impact and inclusive prosperity across the state.To learn more and explore stories of impact, visit nicorgas.com/2025impact to read the full 2025 Community Impact Report and highlights from our nonprofit partners.About Nicor GasNicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), and serves 2.3 million customers in more than 650 communities across Northern Illinois. Ranked as a Most Trusted Utility Brand by Escalent, Nicor Gas is fueling customer choice, innovation, economic growth and a sustainable energy future. Nicor Gas is working to keep bills as low as possible as we continue providing access to clean, safe and reliable natural gas. For more information, visit NicorGas.com.  View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nicor-gas-community-impact-report-highlights-volunteerism-and-more-than-6m-in-donations-made-to-336-illinois-nonprofits-302785982.htmlSOURCE Nicor Gas Original: Nicor Gas' Community Impact Report highlights volunteerism and more than $6M in donations made to 336 Illinois nonprofits

Georgia PSC approves plan to lower overall rates, deliver annual savings of $50 per year for Georgia Power residential customersMay 28, 2026 1:00 PM
PR Newswire (US) Rate decrease will be effective beginning next month; Total annual savings for all customers of approximately $285 million ATLANTA, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to lower overall rates for customers and deliver annual savings of approximately $50 per year, or $4.04 per month, for the typical residential customer using an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month. Total annual savings for all Georgia Power customers will amount to approximately $285 million. Today's vote by the Georgia PSC follows a stipulated agreement reached earlier this month between Georgia Power and the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff of the Georgia PSC in two cases originally filed with the Georgia PSC in February – the Fuel Cost Recovery (Docket 56765) case and the Storm Cost Recovery (Docket 44280) case. The cases sought to recover the cost of fuel to operate power generation plants to serve customers and to recover costs to quickly and safely restore electric service following storms, most notably the historic Hurricane Helene in 2024.  "Today's vote by the Georgia PSC will bring lower rates and real savings for Georgia families and businesses as the heat of summer begins and energy use increases, which can lead to higher bills," said Tyler Cook, CFO and treasurer for Georgia Power. "At Georgia Power, our teams work every day to run our business efficiently and keep reliable and affordable energy flowing to our customers. We appreciate today's approval by the Georgia PSC of this plan, following months of hard work by our teams and Georgia PSC staff, robust review and open hearings, as well as engagement by members of the public and intervenors."Focused on Affordable Energy & Delivering Savings
For more than 140 years, Georgia Power has delivered reliable and affordable energy to Georgians as the state has grown. Since 1990, the company has offered rates, on average, 15 percent below the national average while also offering flexible rate plans for residential and business customers, as well as a wide variety of programs to help customers save money and energy.With new residents moving to the state and large-load customers like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. The growing pipeline of large-load customers is a key factor that enabled the company's earlier base rate freeze, and is helping spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers. This growth has also allowed the company to commit to providing annual savings of $102 per year for the typical residential customer beginning in 2029.To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-psc-approves-plan-to-lower-overall-rates-deliver-annual-savings-of-50-per-year-for-georgia-power-residential-customers-302784773.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: Georgia PSC approves plan to lower overall rates, deliver annual savings of $50 per year for Georgia Power residential customers

Beth Lowry named to Georgia Power Board of DirectorsMay 26, 2026 9:55 AM
PR Newswire (US) ATLANTA, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Beth Lowry has been elected to the company's board of directors. Lowry currently serves as president and CEO of Holder Construction Company, a $10 billion construction services firm founded in 1960 and based in Atlanta. Holder is a national commercial contractor with offices nationwide specializing in data centers, aviation, corporate and commercial offices, science and technology buildings, advanced manufacturing, and adaptive reuse.  Lowry's career with Holder started in 1994 when she joined the company as an intern. Over more than three decades with Holder, Lowry has worked throughout the company, holding a variety of leadership positions, and established herself as a visionary and results-driven leader with a passion for people, culture, community, and sustainability, balancing culture with exceptional financial performance and excellence. In her current role, Beth provides executive leadership over Holder's national enterprise with eight offices and current projects in more than 15 states.She also serves on multiple community initiatives focused on economic mobility, training and safe working environments for the greater construction workforce. In 2022, she created the Lowry Family Scholarship at Kennesaw State University (KSU), providing an endowed scholarship for freshmen pursuing a degree in construction management. She is also a trustee for the KSU Foundation."As the number one state for business, Georgia's economy continues to grow with businesses of all sizes continuing to choose our state, bringing new jobs and revenue when they open or expand," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "As we work to serve this growth in the coming years, including building new power plants and transmission and distribution infrastructure, we know that Beth's deep experience in construction and development will provide great value for our customers and company. In addition, her strong commitment to the community aligns well with Georgia Power's core values and our mission to be a citizen wherever we serve."In addition to her work with KSU, Lowry currently serves on the boards of the Rotary Club of Atlanta; Georgia Research Alliance; Atlanta Police Foundation; CareerRise; Holy Innocents' Episcopal School; Georgia Chamber of Commerce; Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Previous board involvement includes the Latin American Association; Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta; and U.S. Green Building Council, among others.Lowry holds a degree in building construction from the University of Florida, and is a member of the University of Florida M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Hall of Fame. She has also been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a Woman of Influence and inducted into the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beth-lowry-named-to-georgia-power-board-of-directors-302781925.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: Beth Lowry named to Georgia Power Board of Directors

Georgia Power shares tips, tools and free resources to reduce energy use this summerMay 22, 2026 12:00 PM
PR Newswire (US) Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June if approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission ATLANTA, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures begin to rise across Georgia heading into the heat of summer, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take advantage of free and low-cost energy-efficiency resources that are available to help keep homes comfortable, while managing energy use. By taking small, proactive steps, customers can better manage energy use during the hottest months of the year while maintaining comfort at home. Simple tips from the company include:Change air filters regularly and keep vents clear to maintain proper airflow. Change standard air filters once a month, or every three months for pleated filters. Turn off lights when not in use and close curtains or blinds during the hottest parts of the day.Seal gaps around windows and doors with caulk or weather-stripping to keep cool air inside.Wash full loads of laundry in cold water and clean the dryer lint trap before each use.Switch to ENERGY STAR®-certified LED bulbs, which use up to 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs.Use large appliances during off-peak hours (before 2 p.m. or after 7 p.m.) to reduce heat and strain on your home.The tips above are just a few of the many that are available on GeorgiaPower.com, alongside digital tools to help customers better understand and manage their electricity use. Online and mobile app options include My Power Usage which allows most customers to track their energy use by the hour, day, or month, as well as Threshold Alerts which notify customers when their energy use approaches a self-selected threshold, helping avoid billing surprises during high–use months.Georgia Power also encourages eligible customers to explore the EASE Program, which offers free home energy improvements such as LED light bulbs, heating and cooling system servicing, attic insulation, and more. These upgrades can significantly reduce energy use and lower monthly bills. Households earning 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines may qualify. Learn more at GeorgiaPower.com/EASE.Assistance Options
Georgia Power works throughout the year with customers who may need assistance paying their bill, and makes it easy to find local resources for utilities, food, shelter, and more by ZIP code at GeorgiaPower.com/Assistance . Through partnerships like Project Share, administered by The Salvation Army, Georgia Power matches customer contributions to assist those in need, and customers can also find a variety of other income-qualified programs on the website.Focused on Affordable Energy & Delivering Savings
For more than 140 years, Georgia Power has worked to bring Georgians the energy they need at the lowest possible rates. Since 1990, the company has offered rates 15 percent below the national average, on average, while also offering flexible rate plans for residential and business customers, as well as a wide variety of programs to help customers save money and energy. Additionally, Georgia Power recently announced a stipulated agreement with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission to help customers save even more. Under the agreement, which remains subject to review and approval by the Georgia PSC later this month, a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month is expected to save $4.04 monthly, or nearly $50 annually, beginning in June.With new residents moving to the state and large-load customers like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. The growing pipeline of large-load customers is a key factor that enabled the company's earlier base rate freeze, and is helping spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers. This growth has also allowed the company to commit to providing annual savings of $102 per year for the typical residential customer beginning in 2029.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning the potential approval of the stipulated agreement and expected customer savings. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state legal and regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; and catastrophic events such as fires, including wildfires, land movement, earthquakes, explosions, floods, high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, solar flares, droughts, future epidemic or pandemic health events, wars, political unrest, or other similar occurrences. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-power-shares-tips-tools-and-free-resources-to-reduce-energy-use-this-summer-302780244.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: Georgia Power shares tips, tools and free resources to reduce energy use this summer

Georgia Natural Gas® Reaches 1 Billion Pounds of Carbon Offsets Through Greener Life®May 20, 2026 12:00 PM
PR Newswire (US) ATLANTA, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) announced today that its Greener Life® program, which helps customers protect the environment by offsetting emissions to make their natural gas usage carbon neutral, reached a new milestone of over 1 billion pounds of carbon emissions offset from the atmosphere. Using the EPA's Greenhouse Gas calculator, that amount is equivalent to recycling more than 20,000 garbage truckloads of waste instead of sending them to a landfill. GNG customers participating in Greener Life help support Green-e® certified carbon offset projects meeting that organization's high standards for environmental and consumer protection, as well as quality, transparency and independent verification. Green-e® provides a nationally recognized certification for renewable energy and carbon offsets for projects that meet rigorous standards designed to support positive environmental outcomes."Reaching one billion pounds of carbon offsets shows how powerful simple choices can be," said Mike Braswell, president and CEO of Georgia Natural Gas. "Our customers continue to inspire us with their commitment to sustainability, and we're proud to make it even easier for them to have a meaningful impact."Greener Life is Georgia Natural Gas' customer sustainability program that allows participating customers to offset carbon emissions associated with their natural gas use through verified carbon reduction projects. Since launching Greener Life in 2019, more than 100,000 Georgians have joined to help make their natural gas usage carbon neutral. Each enrollment supports verified carbon reduction projects such as forest conservation, landfill gas capture, and industrial emissions reduction. Greener Life makes it easy for customers to be part of that impact. Enrollment does not require changes to how customers use energy, just a simple choice to support projects working to lower greenhouse gases and helping build a more sustainable future.For more information, please visit gng.com/greenerlife.About Georgia Natural Gas
Georgia Natural Gas is part of SouthStar Energy Services®. SouthStar is owned by Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). SouthStar also operates Ohio Natural Gas®, Florida Natural Gas®, Pennsylvania Energy®, Grand Rapids Energy® (in Michigan) and in other parts of the Southeast as SouthStar Energy Services. SouthStar's subsidiaries in Illinois operate as Illinois Energy® and Illinois Energy Solutions®.About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of America's premier energy companies. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.4 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and more than 600,000 retail customers through its natural gas marketing businesses. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.Media Contact:
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New stipulated agreement offers $285 million in annual savings for Georgia Power customers starting this summerMay 12, 2026 12:47 PM
PR Newswire (US) Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June;
Agreement subject to review and approval by the Georgia Public Service CommissionATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) have reached a stipulated agreement in two cases originally filed with the Georgia PSC in February – the Fuel Cost Recovery (Docket 56765) case and Storm Cost Recovery (Docket 44280) case. The cases sought to recover the cost of fuel to operate power generation plants to serve customers and to recover costs to quickly and safely restore electric service following storms of all sizes, notably the historic Hurricane Helene in 2024. When filed, Georgia Power announced that it expected the two cases to have a cumulative effect of lowering overall rates for customers beginning this summer if approved. Today's stipulated agreement, which remains subject to review and approval by the Georgia PSC later this month, brings even better news for customers, with the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month expected to save $4.04 per month, or nearly $50 per year, beginning in June. The savings, approximately $285 million per year, are the result of constructive negotiations between the company and PIA Staff, including lengthening the recovery period and leveraging additional production tax credits for the benefit of customers."We know that our customers depend on us to keep their power reliable and affordable every day, and to be ready to restore power safely and quickly following devastating storms like Hurricane Helene," said Tyler Cook, CFO and treasurer for Georgia Power. "Thanks to the hard work and diligence of our teams, the Georgia PSC PIA Staff, and many others involved in this open process over the last several months, we expect to be able to provide significantly more savings than we anticipated in February when we filed these cases. Lower rates mean real savings for Georgia families and businesses as the heat of summer begins which can lead to higher bills."   Focused on Affordable Energy & Delivering Savings 
For more than 140 years, Georgia Power has worked to bring Georgians the energy they need at the lowest possible rates. Since 1990, the company has offered rates 15 percent below the national average, on average, while also offering flexible rate plans for residential and business customers, as well as a wide variety of programs to help customers save money and energy.With new residents moving to the state and large-load customers like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. The growing pipeline of large-load customers is a key factor that enabled the company's earlier base rate freeze, and is helping spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers. This growth has also allowed the company to commit to providing annual savings of $102 per year for the typical residential customer beginning in 2029.To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning the potential approval of the stipulated agreement and expected customer savings. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state legal and regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; and catastrophic events such as fires, including wildfires, land movement, earthquakes, explosions, floods, high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, solar flares, droughts, future epidemic or pandemic health events, wars, political unrest, or other similar occurrences. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-stipulated-agreement-offers-285-million-in-annual-savings-for-georgia-power-customers-starting-this-summer-302769888.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: New stipulated agreement offers $285 million in annual savings for Georgia Power customers starting this summer

Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack Regarding the Passing of Ted TurnerMay 6, 2026 3:54 PM
PR Newswire (US) ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack said: "Ted Turner was a visionary who called Atlanta home—an entrepreneur whose bold ideas helped transform our city into a global media hub and whose legacy resonates far beyond our region.Many people knew Ted as a pioneer in media and broadcasting, but he was also a passionate advocate for environmental stewardship, working alongside Southern Company to help pioneer the development of utility-scale solar energy. Through our partnership with Turner Enterprises and Turner Renewable Energy, we advanced several projects including Cimarron Solar, our first solar facility constructed in 2010 and built on Ted's New Mexico property, as well as Campo Verde Solar, and Morelos del Sol Solar in California. These projects helped Southern Company establish its first utility-scale solar operations, expand our development expertise, and accelerate the integration of solar into our generation portfolio.Ted's pioneering spirit and unwavering commitment to making a difference changed the world for the better, inspiring countless individuals—including myself—to pursue innovation with purpose and passion. On behalf of Southern Company, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends and all who were touched by his remarkable life and leadership. Atlanta, and indeed the world, is better for it."About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.  Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by nearly 30,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southern-company-chairman-president-and-ceo-chris-womack-regarding-the-passing-of-ted-turner-302764635.htmlSOURCE Southern Company Original: Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack Regarding the Passing of Ted Turner

Georgia Power encourages customers to be storm ready this MayMay 6, 2026 2:00 PM
PR Newswire (US) With storms expected this week, company provides tips and resources to stay connected and informedATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures heat up and summer storm season approaches, Georgia Power is encouraging customers across the state to take steps now to stay safe and be prepared for severe weather, including thunderstorms that can bring heavy rain, lightning, strong winds and potential power outages. While forecasts predict strong a line of strong storms moving through Georgia tonight and tomorrow, the company emphasizes that spring and summer weather can be unpredictable and preparation is key this time of year.Georgia Power crews are always ready and positioned across the state to safely and quickly respond to outages whenever storms impact the area. Whether preparing for severe weather or exploring ways to stay informed during potential outages, customers can find helpful resources at GeorgiaPower.com and on the company's social media channels.Important safety tips for the season include:Charge devices like cell phones and prepare or restock your emergency kit. A well-stocked emergency supply kit may include canned goods, prescription medications, flashlights and other essential items. Learn more here.Watch for and don't touch downed wires. Never attempt to remove tree branches from power lines. Downed power lines may also be hidden by debris or fallen trees after a storm.Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. If driving Monday morning, move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road – it's the law in Georgia.Drive with caution. Watch for utility crews working to restore power and move over a lane for stopped emergency and utility vehicles. It's the law in Georgia.Don't step in standing water or saturated ground where downed lines may be present. They could be electrified.Georgia Power urges customers to prioritize safety during severe weather and provides the following tools to stay connected and informed.Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to our free Georgia Power Outage Alert service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text message. Check that your contact number is up to date to receive the latest information.Outage & Storm Center – Available at GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to check their contact information is updated to receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can also report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power's interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times.Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.Social Media – Follow Georgia Power across Facebook, Instagram and X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).  View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-power-encourages-customers-to-be-storm-ready-this-may-302764525.htmlSOURCE Georgia Power Original: Georgia Power encourages customers to be storm ready this May

NYSE Content Update: Stocktwits Cashtag Awards Takes Place at NYSE TodayMay 4, 2026 8:55 AM
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NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.NEW YORK, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 



Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on May 4thStocks are down Monday morning after President Trump announced over the weekend that 'Project Freedom' would get underway in the Strait of Hormuz today.The Stocktwits Cashtag Awards will be in the spotlight at the NYSE this evening, honoring innovators in finance.The ETF CRTR Economy, which aims to drive awareness of the NYSE's ETF issuers with the next generation of investors, will occur today.Mastercard (NYSE: MA) executive Ginger Siegel will join NYSE Live to set the scene for the company's latest initiative to help small businesses across North America.Opening Bell
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) celebrates its 25th consecutive year of dividend increases.Closing Bell
J.P. Morgan Asset Management celebrates our leading active fixed income ETFsFor market insights, IPO activity, and today's opening bell, download the NYSE TV App: TV.NYSE.com














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Southern Company reports first-quarter 2026 earningsApril 30, 2026 7:30 AM
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ATLANTA, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported first-quarter earnings of $1.4 billion, or $1.21 per share, in 2026 compared with earnings of $1.3 billion, or $1.21 per share, in the first quarter of 2025.







Excluding the items described under "Net Income – Excluding Items" in the table below, Southern Company earned $1.5 billion, or $1.32 per share, during the first quarter of 2026, compared with $1.4 billion, or $1.23 per share, during the first quarter of 2025.Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThree Months Ended MarchNet Income – Excluding Items (in millions)20262025Net Income – As Reported$           1,356$           1,334Less:

Accelerated Depreciation from Repowering(154)(26)Tax Impact346Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(11)—Tax Impact3—Estimated Loss on Nicor Gas Capital Investments(2)—Tax Impact——Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction—(3)Tax Impact—1Net Income – Excluding Items$           1,486$           1,356Average Shares Outstanding – (in millions)                      1,1241,100Basic Earnings Per Share – Excluding Items$            1.32$            1.23


NOTE: For more information regarding these non-GAAP adjustments, see the footnotes accompanying the Financial Highlights page of the earnings package.
Adjusted earnings drivers for the first quarter of 2026, as compared with 2025, were higher utility revenues, partially offset by milder than normal weather at the regulated electric utilities and higher interest expense.First-quarter 2026 operating revenues were $8.4 billion, compared with $7.8 billion for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 8.0%."Southern Company is delivering on our plans to serve growth in a way that is both beneficial and protective for existing customers," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company. "As our region continues to grow, we're investing in the infrastructure needed to support that growth in a way that provides long-term value while staying grounded in what our customers value most – reliability they can count on and a focus on keeping rates stable. We're uniquely positioned to do this because of our scale, skill and expertise, all of which are focused on putting our customers and communities first."Southern Company's first-quarter earnings slides with supplemental financial information are available at investor.southerncompany.com.Southern Company's financial analyst call will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Time today, during which Womack and Chief Financial Officer David P. Poroch will discuss earnings and provide a general business update. Investors, media and the public may listen to a live webcast of the call and view associated slides at investor.southerncompany.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the site for 12 months.About Southern CompanySouthern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by our nearly 30,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning plans to serve projected future growth and the potential benefits thereof. Southern Company cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Southern Company; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Southern Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of recent and future federal and state legal and regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Southern Company and its subsidiaries are subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings, or inquiries; the effects, extent, and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Southern Company's subsidiaries operate, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity and natural gas, including uncertainties related to projected significant growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large load customers, and the related requirement for substantial new generation and transmission investments, creating capital access and revenue recovery risks for the traditional electric operating companies; customer affordability matters; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to complete necessary or desirable pipeline expansion or infrastructure projects, limits on pipeline capacity, public and policymaker support for such projects, and operational interruptions to natural gas distribution and transmission activities; transmission constraints; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects due to challenges which include, but are not limited to, changes in labor costs, availability, and productivity, challenges with the management of contractors or vendors, subcontractor performance, adverse weather conditions, shortages, delays, increased costs, or inconsistent quality of equipment, materials, and labor, contractor or supplier delay, the impacts of inflation and trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, delays due to judicial or regulatory action, nonperformance under construction, operating, or other agreements, operational readiness, including specialized operator training and required site safety programs, engineering or design problems or any remediation related thereto, design and other licensing-based compliance matters, challenges with start-up activities, including major equipment failure or system integration, and/or operational performance, challenges related to future epidemic or pandemic health events, continued public and policymaker support for projects, environmental and geological conditions, delays or increased costs to interconnect facilities to transmission grids, and increased financing costs as a result of changes in interest rates or as a result of project delays; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing, and proposed construction projects, including state public service commission or other applicable state regulatory agency approvals and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds and, with respect to retiree benefit plans, changes in actuarial assumptions and differences between the assumptions and actual values, any of the foregoing of which could cause additional funding requirements; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and the impact of advancing technology on data center and other large load customer demand; performance of counterparties under ongoing renewable energy partnerships and development agreements; state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities, extension of retirement dates for fossil fuel plants, and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the ability to successfully operate Southern Company's electric utilities' generation, transmission, distribution, and battery energy storage facilities, as applicable, and Southern Company Gas' natural gas distribution and storage facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the inherent risks involved in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and transportation and storage of natural gas, including accidents, explosions, fires, mechanical problems, discharges or releases of toxic or hazardous substances or gases, and other environmental risks; the performance of projects undertaken by the non-utility businesses and the success of efforts to invest in and develop new opportunities; internal restructuring or other restructuring options that may be pursued; potential business strategies, including acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses, or interests therein, which cannot be assured to be completed or beneficial to Southern Company or its subsidiaries; the ability of counterparties of Southern Company and its subsidiaries to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the ability to obtain new short- and long-term contracts with wholesale customers; the direct or indirect effect on the Southern Company system's business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations, and financial market conditions, and the results of financing efforts; prolonged or recurring U.S. federal government shutdowns; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Southern Company's and any of its subsidiaries' credit ratings; the ability of Southern Company's electric utilities to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, including wildfires, land movement, earthquakes, explosions, floods, high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, solar flares, droughts, future epidemic or pandemic health events, wars, political unrest, or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on the Southern Company system's business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid, natural gas pipeline infrastructure, or operation of generating or storage resources; impairments of goodwill or long-lived assets; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Southern Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.Southern CompanyFinancial Highlights(In Millions Except Earnings Per Share)




Three Months Ended MarchNet Income – As Reported2026
2025Traditional Electric Operating Companies$           1,113
$           1,026Southern Power4
87Southern Company Gas447
418Total1,564
1,531Parent Company and Other(208)
(197)Net Income – As Reported$           1,356
$           1,334



Basic Earnings Per Share(1)$             1.21
$             1.21Average Shares Outstanding1,124
1,100



Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThree Months Ended MarchNet Income – Excluding Items2026
2025Net Income – As Reported$           1,356
$           1,334Less:


Accelerated Depreciation from Repowering(2)(154)
(26)Tax Impact34
6Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(3)(11)
—Tax Impact3
—Estimated Loss on Nicor Gas Capital Investments(4)(2)
—Tax Impact—
—Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(5)—
(3)Tax Impact—
1Net Income – Excluding Items$           1,486
$           1,356



Basic Earnings Per Share – Excluding Items$             1.32
$             1.23
See Notes on the following page. Southern Company
Financial Highlights
Notes(1)Dilution is not material in any period presented. Diluted earnings per share was $1.20 and $1.21 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.(2)Earnings include pre-tax charges of $154 million ($120 million after tax) and $26 million ($20 million after tax, net of noncontrolling interest impacts) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, associated with accelerated depreciation related to the repowering of certain wind facilities at Southern Power Company. Accelerated depreciation related to the equipment being replaced will continue until the completion dates of the repowering projects, which are projected to occur through the third quarter 2027. At March 31, 2026, the remaining pre-tax accelerated depreciation is projected to total approximately $335 million in 2026 and $100 million in 2027.(3)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include costs associated with the extinguishment of debt at Southern Company as a result of Southern Company's redemption of certain junior subordinated notes. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.(4)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include an estimated loss of $2 million (before and after tax) at Southern Company Gas related to costs associated with Nicor Gas capital investments disallowed by the Illinois Commerce Commission in November 2025. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(5)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2025 include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets was completed at the end of 2025. Site restoration activities are substantially complete, and any additional costs are expected to be immaterial.

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2026
2025
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$      1.21
$           —





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Three Months Ended MarchNon-GAAP Financial Measures2026
2025
ChangeEarnings Per Share –




Excluding Items$      1.32
$      1.23
$        0.09





  Total – As Reported



$           —Less:




Accelerated Depreciation from Repowering(2)



(0.08)Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(3)



(0.01)Estimated Loss on Nicor Gas Capital Investments(4)



—Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(5)



—  Total – Excluding Items



$        0.09
See Notes on the following page. Southern CompanySignificant Factors Impacting EPS
Notes(1)Dilution is not material in any period presented. Diluted earnings per share was $1.20 and $1.21 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.(2)Earnings include pre-tax charges of $154 million ($120 million after tax) and $26 million ($20 million after tax, net of noncontrolling interest impacts) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, associated with accelerated depreciation related to the repowering of certain wind facilities at Southern Power Company. Accelerated depreciation related to the equipment being replaced will continue until the completion dates of the repowering projects, which are projected to occur through the third quarter 2027. At March 31, 2026, the remaining pre-tax accelerated depreciation is projected to total approximately $335 million in 2026 and $100 million in 2027.(3)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include costs associated with the extinguishment of debt at Southern Company as a result of Southern Company's redemption of certain junior subordinated notes. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.(4)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include an estimated loss of $2 million (before and after tax) at Southern Company Gas related to costs associated with Nicor Gas capital investments disallowed by the Illinois Commerce Commission in November 2025. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(5)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2025 include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets was completed at the end of 2025. Site restoration activities are substantially complete, and any additional costs are expected to be immaterial. Southern CompanyEPS Earnings Analysis

DescriptionThree Months EndedMarch2026 vs. 2025

Retail Sales6¢

Retail Revenue Impacts(1)

Weather(5)

Wholesale and Other Operating Revenues3

Non-Fuel Operations and Maintenance Expenses(1)2

Depreciation and Amortization—

Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction5

Interest Expense and Other(3)

Income Taxes1

Total Traditional Electric Operating Companies8¢

Southern Power1

Southern Company Gas3

Parent Company and Other—

Increase in Shares(3)

Total Change in EPS (Excluding Items)9¢

Accelerated Depreciation from Repowering(2)(8)

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(3)(1)

Estimated Loss on Nicor Gas Capital Investments(4)—

Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(5)—

Total Change in EPS (As Reported)—¢
See Notes on the following page. Southern CompanyEPS Earnings AnalysisNotes(1)Excludes gains/losses on asset sales, which are included in "Interest Expense and Other." Includes non-service cost-related benefits income.(2)Earnings include pre-tax charges of $154 million ($120 million after tax) and $26 million ($20 million after tax, net of noncontrolling interest impacts) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, associated with accelerated depreciation related to the repowering of certain wind facilities at Southern Power Company. Accelerated depreciation related to the equipment being replaced will continue until the completion dates of the repowering projects, which are projected to occur through the third quarter 2027. At March 31, 2026, the remaining pre-tax accelerated depreciation is projected to total approximately $335 million in 2026 and $100 million in 2027.(3)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include costs associated with the extinguishment of debt at Southern Company as a result of Southern Company's redemption of certain junior subordinated notes. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.(4)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include an estimated loss of $2 million (before and after tax) at Southern Company Gas related to costs associated with Nicor Gas capital investments disallowed by the Illinois Commerce Commission in November 2025. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(5)Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2025 include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets was completed at the end of 2025. Site restoration activities are substantially complete, and any additional costs are expected to be immaterial.

Southern CompanyConsolidated EarningsAs Reported






Three Months Ended March
2026
2025
Change
(in millions)Retail electric revenues:




Fuel$    1,256
$    1,217
$         39Non-fuel3,384
3,384
—Wholesale electric revenues965
744
221Other electric revenues265
242
23Natural gas revenues2,191
1,839
352Other revenues336
349
(13)Total operating revenues8,397
7,775
622Fuel and purchased power1,735
1,542
193Cost of natural gas926
674
252Cost of other sales181
199
(18)Non-fuel operations and maintenance1,653
1,619
34Depreciation and amortization1,420
1,286
134Taxes other than income taxes464
445
19Total operating expenses6,379
5,765
614Operating income2,018
2,010
8Allowance for equity funds used during construction121
73
48Earnings from equity method investments50
32
18Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized778
714
64Other income (expense), net155
149
6Income taxes228
280
(52)Net income1,338
1,270
68Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(18)
(64)
46Net income attributable to Southern Company$    1,356
$    1,334
$         22
Certain prior year data may have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. Southern CompanyKilowatt-Hour Sales and Customers
















Three Months Ended March
2026
2025
% Change
Weather
Adjusted %
Change
(in millions)



Kilowatt-Hour Sales














Total Sales50,192
48,485
3.5 %









Total Retail Sales36,600
36,442
0.4 %
2.3 %Residential12,121
12,633
(4.1) %
0.9 %Commercial12,344
11,852
4.2 %
4.6 %Industrial12,004
11,824
1.5 %
1.5 %Other131
133
(1.9) %
(1.9) %







Total Wholesale Sales13,592
12,043
12.9 %
N/A
















Period Ended March


2026
2025
% Change


(in thousands)



Regulated Utility Customers














Total Regulated Utility Customers9,037
8,967
0.8 %

Traditional Electric Operating Companies4,600
4,551
1.1 %

Southern Company Gas4,437
4,416
0.5 %

 Southern CompanyFinancial OverviewAs Reported






Three Months Ended March
2026
2025
% Change
(in millions)

Southern Company –




Operating Revenues$     8,397
$     7,775
8.0 %Earnings Before Income Taxes1,566
1,550
1.0 %Net Income Available to Common1,356
1,334
1.6 %





Alabama Power –




Operating Revenues$     2,092
$     2,012
4.0 %Earnings Before Income Taxes554
486
14.0 %Net Income Available to Common425
375
13.3 %





Georgia Power –




Operating Revenues$     3,142
$     3,037
3.5 %Earnings Before Income Taxes713
694
2.7 %Net Income Available to Common628
596
5.4 %





Mississippi Power –




Operating Revenues$        472
$        420
12.4 %Earnings Before Income Taxes78
71
9.9 %Net Income Available to Common60
55
9.1 %





Southern Power –




Operating Revenues$        681
$        567
20.1 %Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes(84)
22
N/MNet Income Available to Common4
87
(95.4) %





Southern Company Gas –




Operating Revenues$     2,191
$     1,839
19.1 %Earnings Before Income Taxes592
548
8.0 %Net Income Available to Common447
418
6.9 %
See Financial Highlights pages for discussion of certain significant items occurring during the periods.  



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Georgia Power continues to plan for additional generation to meet the energy needs of a growing GeorgiaApril 23, 2026 4:05 PM
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Latest filing with Georgia PSC requests 2,000 to 6,000 MW of new resources through competitive RFP by the end of 2033; Certification of an additional 385 MW of new solar resources under CARES 2023 program also requested ATLANTA, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has filed a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve the final All-Source Capacity Request for Proposal (RFP) documents seeking to procure resources to meet projected capacity needs for 2032 through 2033. The filing includes the 2032-2033 All-Source RFP and requests permission to procure 2,000 to 6,000 megawatts (MW) of new dispatchable capacity resources. The requested resources include thermal generation, energy storage systems, and battery storage plus renewables. The company collaborated with Georgia PSC Staff and an independent evaluator to develop a competitive and fair RFP process that will enable Georgia Power to select the most reliable, economical and efficient proposals for dispatchable generation. If approved, the RFP would be issued and accept bids in the second quarter of 2026, with selected projects submitted to the Georgia PSC for certification in mid-2027.







The company also filed today a separate request to certify an additional approximately 385 MW of new supplemental solar resources as part of the Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 program, which is one of the company's latest initiatives to procure new cost-effective renewable energy to serve customers."As our state continues to grow, we continue to work with the Georgia PSC to help ensure we have the right mix of generation resources ready to meet future demand," said Rick Anderson, senior vice president and senior production officer for Georgia Power. "We know our customers depend on us to keep energy reliable and affordable for their homes and businesses and, as we continue to invest in diverse, flexible generation resources, we also continue to work with new large-load customers who are driving much of this growth on appropriate contracts that are designed to cover the cost to serve them."In addition to proactively planning to meet future energy demand, Georgia Power also continues to provide updates on projected load growth and large-load customer contracts to the Georgia PSC. As of today, 32 large-load customers have committed to receiving approximately 15,600 MW of electric service with 21 projects under construction. Today's filings follow previous approval in December by the Georgia PSC of approximately 9,900 MW of combined cycle gas turbines, battery storage, and battery storage plus solar.Following the Georgia PSC's approval of updates to rules and regulations for the company in 2025, potential large-load customers must now meet more stringent criteria — including providing financial commitments and demonstrating infrastructure readiness — to remain in the company's long-term development pipeline. These enhanced requirements help ensure that only the most credible and viable projects are included in Georgia Power's risk-adjusted load forecast.Leveraging Growth to Benefit Existing Customers
Growth is good for Georgia, and Georgia Power is leveraging growth to benefit existing customers. The growing pipeline of large-load customers is a key factor that enabled the company's base rate freeze, and is helping spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers. Growth has also allowed the company to commit to providing annual savings of $102 per year for the typical residential customer beginning in 2029.To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected demand growth and the large load pipeline. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state legal and regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the effects, extent and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Georgia Power operates, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity, including uncertainties related to projected significant growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large load customers, and the related requirement for substantial new generation and transmission investments, creating capital access and revenue recovery risks; customer affordability matters; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities or other projects; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing and proposed construction projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds and, with respect to retiree benefit plans, changes in actuarial assumptions and differences between the assumptions and actual values, any of the foregoing of which could cause additional funding requirements; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and the impact of advancing technologies on data center and other large load customer demand; the ability to successfully operate Georgia Power's generation, transmission and distribution facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power's business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Georgia Power's credit ratings; the ability of Georgia Power to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, including wildfires, land movement, earthquakes, explosions, floods, high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, solar flares, droughts, future epidemic or pandemic health events, wars, political unrest, or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power's business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.



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Southern Company increases dividend for 25th consecutive yearApril 20, 2026 2:17 PM
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The company is increasing its dividend by 8 cents per share on an annualized basis to a rate of $3.04 per share.ATLANTA, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable June 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026. In doing so, the company is increasing its dividend by 8 cents per share on an annualized basis to a rate of $3.04 per share.







"Our success across Southern Company is a credit to the dedication of nearly 30,000 teammates focused on strengthening our communities and delivering the energy our customers expect and depend on," said Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack. "Increasing the dividend 25 years in a row represents a historic milestone for the company and underscores our focus on total shareholder return and our goal of delivering regular, predictable and sustainable value for shareholders. We are incredibly proud of our strong dividend track record, which continues to be an integral part of Southern Company's long-term value proposition."Every quarter for 79 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by nearly 30,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning shareholder value and total shareholder return. Southern Company cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Southern Company and its subsidiaries; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Southern Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of recent and future federal and state legal and regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Southern Company and its subsidiaries are subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings, or inquiries; the effects, extent, and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Southern Company's subsidiaries operate, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity and natural gas, including uncertainties related to projected significant growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large load customers, and the related requirement for substantial new generation and transmission investments, creating capital access and revenue recovery risks for the traditional electric operating companies; customer affordability matters; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to complete necessary or desirable pipeline expansion or infrastructure projects, limits on pipeline capacity, public and policymaker support for such projects, and operational interruptions to natural gas distribution and transmission activities; transmission constraints; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects due to challenges which include, but are not limited to, changes in labor costs, availability, and productivity, challenges with the management of contractors or vendors, subcontractor performance, adverse weather conditions, shortages, delays, increased costs, or inconsistent quality of equipment, materials, and labor, contractor or supplier delay, the impacts of inflation and trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, delays due to judicial or regulatory action, nonperformance under construction, operating, or other agreements, operational readiness, including specialized operator training and required site safety programs, engineering or design problems or any remediation related thereto, design and other licensing-based compliance matters, challenges with start-up activities, including major equipment failure or system integration, and/or operational performance, challenges related to future epidemic or pandemic health events, continued public and policymaker support for projects, environmental and geological conditions, delays or increased costs to interconnect facilities to transmission grids, and increased financing costs as a result of changes in interest rates or as a result of project delays; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing, and proposed construction projects, including state public service commission or other applicable state regulatory agency approvals and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds and, with respect to retiree benefit plans, changes in actuarial assumptions and differences between the assumptions and actual values, any of the foregoing of which could cause additional funding requirements; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and the impact of advancing technology on data center and other large load customer demand; performance of counterparties under ongoing renewable energy partnerships and development agreements; state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities, extension of retirement dates for fossil fuel plants, and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the ability to successfully operate Southern Company's electric utilities' generation, transmission, distribution, and battery energy storage facilities, as applicable, and Southern Company Gas' natural gas distribution and storage facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the inherent risks involved in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and transportation and storage of natural gas, including accidents, explosions, fires, mechanical problems, discharges or releases of toxic or hazardous substances or gases, and other environmental risks; the performance of projects undertaken by the non-utility businesses and the success of efforts to invest in and develop new opportunities; internal restructuring or other restructuring options that may be pursued; potential business strategies, including acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses, or interests therein, which cannot be assured to be completed or beneficial to Southern Company or its subsidiaries; the ability of counterparties of Southern Company and its subsidiaries to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the ability to obtain new short- and long-term contracts with wholesale customers; the direct or indirect effect on the Southern Company system's business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations, and financial market conditions, and the results of financing efforts; prolonged or recurring U.S. federal government shutdowns; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Southern Company's and any of its subsidiaries' credit ratings; the ability of Southern Company's electric utilities to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, including wildfires, land movement, earthquakes, explosions, floods, high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, solar flares, droughts, future epidemic or pandemic health events, wars, political unrest, or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on the Southern Company system's business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid, natural gas pipeline infrastructure, or operation of generating or storage resources; impairments of goodwill or long-lived assets; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Southern Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.



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PowerSecure to deliver advanced energy storage and solar for PRECorp, strengthening rural grid resiliencyApril 17, 2026 10:00 AM
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DURHAM, N.C., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company and a leading provider of resilient, innovative energy solutions, is collaborating with Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) and the NRTC to advance a utility-scale battery energy storage and solar generation project in Moorcroft, Wyo.  







This project is designed to help PRECorp address grid-level peak demand challenges driven by industrial growth and rural load expansion, while reducing annual power costs for its members and strengthening system reliability through added backup capacity. The system is also expected to help PRECorp reduce annual wholesale power costs by up to $1 million, while delivering critical backup power capacity during outages and extreme conditions."This project is about delivering real value for PRECorp's members," said Jim Smith, president of PowerSecure. "By combining battery storage and solar generation, we're helping the cooperative manage peak demand, strengthen reliability and control costs while helping to ensure the system is ready to support future growth."The integrated solution will include a 5 MW battery energy storage system with a total energy capacity of 21.6 MWh and 1.25 MWdc of ground-mount solar generation, providing greater operational flexibility and supporting improved peak demand management. "Our value to our members, has always been, we have to be a trusted energy partner," said PRECorp CEO Brian Mills. "This entire project is loaded with technology and experience that will equip that very value point that the members have of our cooperative."Designed to meet the challenges of rising energy demand, the project underscores PowerSecure's ability to deliver resilient, future-ready energy solutions for rural utilities. The project is expected to take approximately two years, with the system targeted to be operational in 2027.PowerSecure's commitment to excellence and deep expertise in distributed energy infrastructure position the company to help enhance grid resiliency for PRECorp and the community it serves. By deploying advanced storage and solar technologies, the project will help strengthen system reliability, support long-term affordability and ensure the cooperative is prepared to meet future energy demands with confidence.About PowerSecure
PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company, stands at the forefront of the distributed energy infrastructure sector in the United States. With a rich history spanning more than two decades, PowerSecure's dedicated team of professionals has successfully developed, installed, managed and serviced over 2 gigawatts of microgrid capacity. This achievement underscores PowerSecure's commitment to advancing energy solutions that are both efficient and sustainable, having implemented energy efficiency upgrades valued at more than $900 million. To learn more, visit www.powersecure.com.About Powder River Energy Corporation
Powder River Energy (PRECorp) is a member-owned electrical distribution cooperative serving rural northeast Wyoming. PRECorp is always striving for A-plus member service, great rates, and being a trusted energy partner. PRECorp distributes 1.8 billion kilowatt hours of power to coal mines, oil fields, gas wells and thousands of residential members across more than 15,000 square miles of territory. PRECorp has returned more than $152 million in capital credits to its consumer-members since its founding in 1945.About NRTC
We are Member Driven and Technology Focused. NRTC provides solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all of the advantages of today's evolving technology to rural America. NRTC's Broadband, Smart Grid, Managed Services and Mobile solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities, their communities and their customers. We help our members build, operate and maximize their critical networks by aggregating their individual buying power to negotiate national contracts and helping them integrate technology solutions with existing infrastructure.About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.  Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by nearly 30,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.



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Georgia Natural Gas® celebrates Earth Day and invites Atlanta to free electronics recycling event at Lenox SquareApril 16, 2026 4:50 PM
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The company marks 16 years of Earth Day leadership and nearly 1 billion-pounds of carbon offset through Greener Life® ATLANTA, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During Earth Week, Georgia residents and businesses are invited to help promote environmental stewardship by responsibly recycling unwanted electronics free of charge with Georgia Natural Gas, Georgia's leading natural gas provider. Community members can join GNG and partners Lenox Square and eWaste/ePlanet on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Lenox Square Dining Pavilion, located at 3393 Peachtree Road NE in Atlanta.







This Earth Week celebration highlights GNG's long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, marking both the 16th year of this event and a major milestone: GNG customers have now helped offset nearly one billion pounds of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents) through Greener Life. GNG's voluntary carbon offset program, Greener Life allows customers to make their natural gas use carbon neutral for a small monthly fee."Simple, everyday choices can have meaningful, long-term environmental impacts," said Mike Braswell, President and CEO of Georgia Natural Gas. "Whether making it easy for customers to reduce their carbon footprint or recycle electronics that are normally difficult to dispose of, Georgia Natural Gas is proud to make sustainable living more accessible for our community – on Earth Day and every day."Community members can drop off a wide range of electronic devices for responsible recycling, including cell phones, computers, monitors, televisions, printers, radios and fax machines. Items will be recycled by eWaste/ePlanet, an R2-certified electronics recycling and data destruction provider that follows environmentally sustainable practices."We want to make it as easy as possible for our community to recycle electronics responsibly, no matter the item's age or condition," said Maurice Baker, manager of community relations at Georgia Natural Gas. "Events like this help keep harmful materials out of landfills while protecting our communities and the environment for future generations."During the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to enroll in Greener Life and enter giveaways, including the chance to win a $1,000 Simon® gift card redeemable at Lenox Square retailers and restaurants.Volunteers will be available onsite to assist by removing items directly from vehicles to help ensure a smooth and convenient drop-off experience.For more information about the event, visit https://gng.com/earthday.About Georgia Natural Gas
Georgia Natural Gas is part of SouthStar Energy Services®. SouthStar is owned by Southern Company Gas™, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). SouthStar also operates Ohio Natural Gas®, Florida Natural Gas®, Pennsylvania Energy?, Grand Rapids Energy® (in Michigan) and in other parts of the Southeast as SouthStar Energy Services. SouthStar's subsidiaries in Illinois operate as Illinois Energy? and Illinois Energy Solutions®.About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of America's premier energy companies. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.4 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and more than 600,000 retail customers through its natural gas marketing businesses. The company also invests in interstate pipelines and owns and operates natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.



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Georgia Power highlights career opportunities during Lineworker Appreciation MonthApril 8, 2026 12:00 PM
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Company hired over 200 lineworkers in 2025 with plans to add more critical jobs in 2026 amid unprecedented growthATLANTA, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.







In 2025, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including the company's 10-year transmission plan that outlines critical system upgrades to maintain a strong, reliable grid. The plan calls for more than 1,000 miles of new transmission infrastructure to enhance efficiency, resilience, and support Georgia's continued growth.Lineworkers are essential to executing this work, supporting both the construction and long-term maintenance of the transmission network. In parallel, Georgia Power's Grid Investment Program continues to strengthen reliability statewide. In 2025, the program delivered 104 distribution projects, exceeding its target of 88, and advanced 25 major transmission projects, including five transmission line upgrades and 20 substation enhancements. These efforts have improved reliability for more than 504,000 customers to date. Read more about the program here.For more than a decade, utilities across the United States have recognized April as Lineworker Appreciation Month, a time dedicated to honoring the thousands of highly skilled lineworkers who work around the clock to maintain reliable electric service for customers. Georgia Power has proudly participated in this observance since 2014. In 2026, Senate Resolution 756 formally designates April 13 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day, underscoring the vital contributions lineworkers make to communities across the state. Georgia Power has participated in this national observance since 2014. In 2026, Senate Resolution 756 recognizes April 13 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day.Customers and neighbors are invited to follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn throughout April for a look inside the lives of lineworkers and hear their stories. For more information about Lineworker Appreciation Month, visit GeorgiaPower.com/ThankaLineworker.Opportunities to join the best in the business
For more than a century, Georgia Power has provided high-quality careers for Georgians as lineworkers who work every day to build, repair and maintain the state's transmission and distribution network that provides reliable power for millions of Georgians. "Georgia continues to be the number one place for new businesses and industry, and that growth is creating real opportunities for high paying, high demand jobs across the state," said Lindsay Hill, senior vice president of human resources. "We are investing in workforce development by expanding our hiring efforts, strengthening our partnerships with technical colleges, and creating clear pathways for students and skilled workers to enter this field. Our lineworkers and the teams who support them are central to this work. They are the backbone of our grid and the future of our workforce, and this month we recognize their expertise, their dedication, and the critical role they play in keeping Georgia powered."Georgia Power's Power Delivery team hires around 700 positions on average annually across various roles and plans to hire approximately 200 lineworkers each year to fill these critical roles for the foreseeable future. The company is known for investing in its team members and offers a multi-year apprenticeship program for those just entering the field, as well as continuing education for seasoned employees to help them remain at the forefront of industry advancements; competitive compensation; and health, welfare and retirement benefits.The company works with technical colleges around the state to recruit, train, and help connect new, talented team members with employment opportunities. More than 60 percent of new Georgia Power lineworkers come from technical schools with Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certification (ELAC) programs. Certification through this program offers basic line skills, the opportunity to obtain a commercial driver's license, and on-the-ground exposure in the field. Some programs can be completed in 8 to 12 weeks, and many can be completed nearly free of cost by taking advantage of Hope Grants. Georgia technical colleges currently offering the ELAC program include:Atlanta Technical CollegeCoastal Pines Technical CollegeGeorgia Northwestern Technical College Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeNorth Georgia Technical CollegeSouth Georgia Technical CollegeWest Georgia Technical CollegeELITE Lineman Training InstituteTo learn more about the company's commitment to workforce development, and explore opportunities with Georgia Power, visit poweringcareers.com.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).www.georgiapower.com



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Georgia Power continues focus on improving reliability through Grid Investment ProgramApril 6, 2026 2:00 PM
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Company completes 100+ grid projects and major system upgrades statewide in 2025ATLANTA, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state's power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.







In 2025 alone, the Grid Investment program executed 104 distribution system projects, surpassing its original target of 88, and advanced 25 major transmission projects, including five transmission line upgrades and 20 substation enhancements. To date, these efforts have improved reliability for more than 504,000 customers.Upgrades also deliver value for customers during severe weather events, helping reduce service interruptions and making work in the field more efficient. Following Winter Storm Fern in January, Georgia Power restored power to 175,000 within the first 24 hours and, following Hurricane Helene in September 2024, the most damaging storm in Georgia Power's history, advanced smart–grid technology supported remote restoration, enabling crews to return service to more than one million customers within the first five days despite widespread devastation."Our priority is delivering clean, safer, and reliable energy for every customer we serve. The progress made last year shows how strategic grid investments directly improve reliability and restoration speed, especially during severe weather," said Josh Stallings, vice president of distribution strategy and support at Georgia Power. "Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance the grid so our customers can count on the energy they need, and to support this exciting and unprecedented growth in Georgia."Examples of local projects in 2025 include: Southwest Atlanta (Ben Hill) - A grid improvement project employed a mix of investment types to achieve reliability goals, including pole strengthening improvements and sectionalizing. This project involved installing stronger poles and equipment throughout the circuit. These upgrades help improve line performance during weather events, improving reliability for local customers.Stone Mountain – Grid projects incorporate a mix of investment types to improve reliability. These projects involved installing outage isolation equipment to divide the circuit into smaller sections, allowing outages to be isolated and restored more quickly. Combined with stronger poles and hardware upgrades, these improvements enhance system performance and reliability for customers in the area.Wilmington Island/Savannah – The Wilmington Island project in Savannah replaced overhead power lines with underground lines to reduce exposure to trees, weather, and vehicles. This underground work helps prevent outages and enhances reliability for customers in the area.Since the start of the Grid Investment Program in 2020, Georgia Power has completed many large-scale improvements across its system, including: upgrades to 364 circuits and substations; installation of 5,500 advanced devices; replacement or enhancement of 39,000 poles; and installation of 500 miles of underground cable.Reliability is measured in two ways: frequency of service interruptions, or "System Average Interruption Frequency Index" (SAIFI), and duration of service interruption, or "System Average Interruption Duration Index" (SAIDI). On average, areas where Georgia Power has completed a Grid Investment project experience up to a 50% improvement in both metrics. Customers positively impacted by these projects are now experiencing about half as many outages, and about half as much interruption time.To learn more about the Grid Investment Program, including active projects in communities across Georgia, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/Grid.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).



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Georgia Power begins construction of newest battery storage system in Wadley, Ga.March 31, 2026 10:15 AM
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Company to build 260 MW BESS to meet growing energy needsATLANTA, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power recently started construction on a new 260 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Jefferson County, Ga. just outside of the City of Wadley. The project, approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), is located beside the existing third-party owned Wadley solar facility and near existing transmission infrastructure. The new Wadley BESS is a company-owned asset that strengthens the grid and the area's growing renewable energy resources.







Members of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, the Wadley City Council, and other community partners joined Georgia Power leaders to break ground on the project, underscoring the strong partnerships that will help bring this project to life. The event spotlighted not only the importance of the project but also the lasting economic impact and benefits it will bring to Jefferson County."On behalf of the Jefferson County community, we welcome this Georgia Power project," said Mitchell McGraw, chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. "We're so proud to have your investment in Jefferson County, and we hope for more in the future."Designed to quickly dispatch stored energy over a four-hour period, the 260 MW system will strengthen reliability and support the growing mix of renewable resources on Georgia's electric system. At this battery and solar co-located facility, battery energy storage helps capture power generated by renewable resources to use during peak demand periods, such as on cold winter mornings. Battery energy storage helps capture renewable resources produced during periods when the demand for electricity is lower, to use when the demand is higher, such as on cold winter mornings. These projects help to address the state's growing power needs identified in the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in a cost-effective and strategic manner."At Georgia Power, our collaboration with the Georgia PSC and other stakeholders is key to making necessary investments for a reliable and resilient power grid," said Kerry Bridges, region executive for Georgia Power. "With the construction of the 260 MW BESS in Jefferson County, we are able to better serve our customers today and support Georgia's growth. As we expand our energy mix to include more renewable sources, these batteries will play an invaluable role in helping ensure reliability and flexibility, particularly when renewable sources are not available."The Wadley BESS project, constructed by Burns & McDonnell, is expected to be completed in 2027.Georgia Power adding BESS statewide
Across the state, Georgia Power is nearing completion of four new BESS facilities totaling 765 MW in Bibb, Cherokee, Floyd, and Lowndes counties, projects previously approved in the 2023 IRP Update.Building on this momentum, the Georgia PSC approved the construction of nine new BESS facilities strategically placed on seven sites throughout the state, adding nearly 3,000 MW of additional planned storage. The sites were strategically selected based on deployment capabilities, including the opportunity to locate additional resources at existing company plant sites, existing company-owned land, and proximity to substations or current company facilities. New BESS facilities include locations at Plants Bowen, Hammond, McIntosh, Wansley and Yates and stand-alone locations in Hall and McDuffie counties.To support the increasing demand for renewable energy, the company is also planning two new state-of-the-art solar systems paired with battery storage for a combined capacity of 350 MW. These projects are designed to maximize high solar irradiance, while minimizing land disturbance. New solar + BESS projects include locations in Laurens and Dougherty County.About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning the expected completion date for the Wadley BESS project. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities or other projects due to challenges which include, but are not limited to, changes in labor costs, availability, and productivity, challenges with the management of contractors or vendors, subcontractor performance, adverse weather conditions, shortages, delays, increased costs or inconsistent quality of equipment, materials and labor, contractor or supplier delay, the impacts of inflation and trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, delays due to judicial or regulatory action, nonperformance under construction, operating or other agreements, operational readiness, including specialized operator training and required site safety programs, engineering or design problems or any remediation related thereto, design and other licensing-based compliance matters, challenges with start-up activities, including major equipment failure, or system integration and/or operational performance, challenges related to future epidemic or pandemic health events, continued public and policymaker support for projects, environmental and geological conditions, delays or increased costs to interconnect facilities to transmission grids and increased financing costs as a result of changes in interest rates or as a result of project delays; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing and proposed construction projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; and catastrophic events such as fires, including wildfires, land movement, earthquakes, explosions, floods, high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, solar flares, droughts, future epidemic or pandemic health events, wars, political unrest, or other similar occurrences. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.










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Blount County, Alabama Communications District selects Southern Linc to integrate two-way radio systems for public safety employeesMarch 17, 2026 10:00 AM
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Interoperable gateway solution connects multiple public safety networks and expands push-to-talk calling area by thousands of miles.ATLANTA, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has partnered with the Blount County, Alabama Communications District (BCCD) to integrate the county's existing VHF, P25 and other networks with the CriticalLinc™ LTE network.







Blount County was faced with the challenge of achieving dependable handheld radio coverage without exceeding budget constraints. While the County's P25 system adequately supported mobile units, it did not consistently provide reliable communications for personnel operating on foot, particularly in more difficult environments. To compensate, the County relied on legacy VHF radios that were beyond their intended lifespan. Continuing to depend on the aging equipment posed an operational risk, as failures could result in the loss of critical communications.Recognizing that these stopgap measures were not sustainable, Blount County leaders sought a long-term solution to strengthen handheld coverage while remaining fiscally responsible. The goal was to improve reliability and continuity without placing additional strain on taxpayer funding.Southern Linc's interoperable communications solution was selected to address these challenges by leveraging the County's existing VHF and P25 infrastructure and seamlessly integrating them with Southern Linc's secure, mission-critical LTE network. Southern Linc installed a Catalyst Communications Technologies gateway and dispatch console solution that created a single local, regional and nationwide radio network delivering LMR and LTE communications for BCCD employees and countywide First Responders. Through this approach, Blount County gained expanded radio coverage, interoperability and enhanced handheld performance without the cost and complexity of building a new standalone system"The Catalyst solution provides the BCCD with better coverage, better MCPTT performance and thousands of miles of incremental calling capability at a fraction of the cost of a private network buildout," stated Blount County 911 Director Derrick Walker.The County's new layered communications architecture provides built-in redundancy, ensuring continuity if any single channel becomes unavailable."Think of it like building a safety net with three strands: Southern Linc's LTE network serves as the primary layer, with the P25 network and satellite service providing additional layers of redundancy to ensure continuity during critical situations," Walker stated.Southern Linc President and CEO Bentina Terry said, "We are proud to bring interoperability and increased reliability to Blount County. We believe Southern Linc's interoperable network solution will greatly enhance their communication capabilities, and we know it will enable better coordination and efficiency in their operations."With full encryption across law enforcement channels, compliance is built into the system—an essential requirement for public safety. End-to-end encryption ensures that sensitive communications remain protected and meet federal standards.Designed to serve as a native MCPTT application, Southern Linc's gateway solution provides a "command and control" communications environment optimized for the mission-critical requirements of the County's thirty-two law enforcement and fire agencies as well as the cities for which BCCD provides dispatch services. In addition to the gateway, BCCD deployed Sonim XP5plus devices to enable interoperable MCPTT communications across the County and with State agencies using Southern Linc including Alabama Highway Patrol, Alabama State Bureau of Investigation, Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Parole, Alabama Department of Transportation, Alabama Emergency Management Agency and Alabama Emergency EMS.Now, Blount County is focused on validating that every layer of its communications architecture—from primary networks to failover systems—performs reliably during real-world incidents. This emphasis on technical resilience transforms the integration from a short-term fix into a strategic investment, representing a forward-looking shift toward secure, robust communications that can withstand critical demands.About Southern LincSouthern Linc is a wireless communications company wholly owned by Southern Company. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Southern Linc provides highly reliable, highly secure wireless voice and data services via their CriticalLinc™ LTE network to Southern Company subsidiaries, including its electric and gas utilities, as well as to a wide range of businesses and public sector agencies across Alabama, Georgia, and southeastern Mississippi. The CriticalLinc network provides over-the-air encryption from devices to towers and supports encryption from towers to the network's core data centers. This mission-critical network conveys a highly reliable suite of services that can support the most critical business processes. To learn more, visit www.southernlinc.com.



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Teacher Retention Improves in Newport News Public Schools through Accelerating Change Together (ACT) GrantMarch 17, 2026 10:07 AM
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In classrooms across Newport News, new teachers are finding the support they need to thrive thanks to the Accelerating Change Together (ACT) Grant—a dynamic partnership between the BayPort Foundation, Ferguson, Newport News Shipbuilding (a division of HII), and Virginia Natural Gas. In December 2024, the $500,000 grant was awarded to the Newport News Education Foundation (NNEF) to strengthen the Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) New Teacher Institute (NTI), the division's expanded teacher support strategy.







With nearly 30% of NNPS classroom teachers in their first three years of service, the division is confronting nationwide education workforce trends, including increased retirements, declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs, and greater demand for alternative licensure pathways. In response, NNPS has strengthened and expanded its NTI program to better support and retain new educators. The NTI is a two-year program that welcomes new educators into the NNPS school division through mentorship, training, and community engagement. With ACT Grant support, the NTI set an ambitious goal to reduce turnover among novice teachers—those with five years of experience or less—by 20%. After just one year, the results were impressive. Baseline data from 2023–2024 showed a novice teacher turnover rate of 36%. By the 2024–2025 school year, that rate dropped dramatically to 16%, demonstrating the program's immediate and transformative impact on teacher retention."We are truly grateful to BayPort, Ferguson, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Virginia Natural Gas for their investment in our new teacher institute. The ACT Grant funds provide essential training, support, and resources for new educators, enhancing their effectiveness in the classroom and boosting retention," said Dr. Michele Mitchell, Superintendent of Newport News Public Schools.The ACT Grant contributions committee expressed that supporting this institute is vital for developing a strong and sustainable educational system. By investing in teachers, the program helps create better opportunities for students across Virginia's workforce.In the first year of a three-year, step-down grant, NNPS invested in professional development that delivers "just-in-time" support and job-embedded learning aligned to each teachers' grade levels and subject areas. The program's success is made possible by dedicated substitute coverage allowing teachers to engage in full-day training and coaching. The NTI also offers targeted professional development, including the innovative iTeach licensure pathway to support new educators' success.The ACT Grant initiative was launched in 2022, with the first recipient being the Virginia Beach Education Foundation and Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS), which received funding for a new two-year, half-day Advanced Technology Center Renewable Energy Technologies program. For additional information on the ACT Grant, please visit actgrant.org.About BayPort Foundation
BayPort Foundation is the charitable arm of BayPort Credit Union, headquartered in Newport News, Virginia and was established to extend the credit union's philosophy of "people helping people." The Foundation is an extension of the credit union's charitable giving. BayPort Credit Union commits more than half a million dollars in annual corporate donations and pays all the Foundation's overhead to ensure that 100% of the Foundation donations support its mission. For more information, visit bayportfoundation.org.About Ferguson
Ferguson (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) is the largest value-added distributor serving the water and air specialized professional in our $340B residential and non-residential North American construction market. We help make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable by providing expertise and a wide range of products and services from plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and lighting to PVF, water and wastewater solutions, and more. Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has sales of $30.8 billion (FY25) and approximately 35,000 associates in over 1,700 locations. For more information, please visit corporate.ferguson.com. About HII
HII is America's largest shipbuilder, delivering the world's most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world. With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit HII.comAbout Virginia Natural Gas
Virginia Natural Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Virginia Natural Gas provides natural gas service to nearly 300,000 customers in southeast Virginia. Named a Top Workplace in 2024, Virginia Natural Gas also has been recognized as one of the safest, most reliable and customer-focused natural gas service providers and is consistently ranked in the top quartile for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit virginianaturalgas.com. 



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Mississippi Power names Meridian native Fredie Carmichael vice president of Customer Solutions and Corporate CommunicationsMarch 4, 2026 11:00 AM
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GULFPORT, Miss., March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Power today announced its board of directors has elected Fredie Carmichael as vice president of Customer Solutions and Corporate Communications, effective March 16. Carmichael will also serve as a member of the company's management council.







Carmichael will oversee Customer Solutions and Corporate Communications, including marketing, energy efficiency, lighting, the company's customer service teams and communications."Fredie brings a deep understanding of our customers, our business and the communities we proudly serve," said Pedro Cherry, chairman, president and CEO of Mississippi Power. "His proven leadership, strategic mindset and passion for Mississippi are vital as we continue to enhance the customer experience, support growth across our service territory and maximize the value we bring our customers every day."Carmichael brings more than 26 years of experience in communications, customer strategy and leadership. Most recently, he served as vice president of Corporate Affairs at Georgia Power, leading strategic branding, advertising, marketing, digital and social media, employee and executive communications, and media relations for approximately 8,000 employees and 2.8 million customers. Prior to that, he was vice president of Corporate Communication at Southern Company Gas. Carmichael joined Southern Company in 2013 in Marketing at Mississippi Power and has held leadership roles across the Southern Company system.A native of Lauderdale County, Carmichael began his career in journalism, working as a reporter in Mississippi and Florida before serving as executive editor of The Meridian Star. He later worked as a regional economic development manager at the Mississippi Development Authority.Carmichael holds a communications degree from Mississippi State University, completed the True South Economic Development Program at The University of Southern Mississippi and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Cornell University.He has a strong history of community involvement across Mississippi, including serving as founding chairman of Young Professionals of Meridian and Mississippi Young Professionals, being elected to serve on the Lauderdale County Board of Education and participating on the inaugural transition team for Meridian Mayor Percy Bland.Carmichael and his wife, Dr. Susan Carmichael, a Meridian native, have three children.About Mississippi Power
Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for nearly 194,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. Mississippi Power has served its communities for more than a century and is an industry leader in safety, reliability and economic development. The Southeastern Electric Exchange recognized the company for Top Safety Performance in its generation category, and Site Selection named Mississippi Power a top utility driving economic development in the United States. For reliability, The Edison Electric Institute has recognized Mississippi Power with multiple Emergency Response Awards for outstanding storm response. Visit our website at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for company updates.










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Southern Company receives historic Department of Energy $26.5 billion loan guarantees to increase grid reliabilityFebruary 25, 2026 9:26 AM
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Investments to create an estimated $7 billion in benefits for Southern Company customers, helping lower energy costs and strengthen the grid, while advancing the president's energy dominance and affordability agendaATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers across Alabama and Georgia are set to benefit from a historic U.S. government investment into energy infrastructure and grid reliability. Southern Company's subsidiaries, Georgia Power and Alabama Power, have received a loan package of up to $26.54 billion from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF). Over the approximately 30-year term of the loans, customers are expected to recognize estimated savings of $7 billion.







Southern Company's vertically integrated, state regulated-model provides an orderly and transparent framework for working with regulators to deploy essential energy infrastructure investments – like those supported by the EDF loans for the benefit of customers. Under these new EDF loans, Southern Company subsidiaries will be among the first to take advantage of the funding provided by President Trump's Energy Dominance Financing Program created by the Working Families Tax Cut and will finance a portfolio of projects across its Southeastern service territory."These investments will support the extraordinary and transformative projected growth we're seeing across our company. These loans will help lower the cost of investments in our grid that will enhance reliability and resilience for the benefit of our customers," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company. "At Southern Company, we are focused on serving growth while maintaining rate stability and driving long-term savings for customers. We believe the actions we're taking today will leave an enduring, positive impact on generations to come. We thank President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright for their leadership and support of American energy infrastructure and the millions of customers we are privileged to serve."These essential energy infrastructure investments include power from natural gas, nuclear uprates and license extensions, hydropower and battery energy storage, as well as transmission system improvements and grid enhancements to help provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to Alabama Power and Georgia Power's combined 4.3 million customers. Financial draws from the EDF loans announced today are subject to satisfaction of conditions and may be made through September 15, 2033.About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.  Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by nearly 30,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected future growth and estimated customer benefits, which will depend on the ultimate amount of borrowings, the timing of borrowings, and the interest rate savings at the time of each borrowing. Southern Company cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Southern Company; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Southern Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of recent and future federal and state legal and regulatory changes, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings, or inquiries; the effects, extent, and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Southern Company's subsidiaries operate; variations in demand for electricity, including uncertainties related to projected significant growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large load customers, and the related requirement for substantial new generation and transmission investments, creating capital access and revenue recovery risks for Southern Company's electric utilities; customer affordability matters; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; transmission constraints; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing, and proposed construction projects, including state public service commission approvals and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and the impact of advancing technology on data center and other large load customer demand; state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations; the ability to successfully operate Southern Company's electric utilities' generation, transmission, distribution, and battery energy storage facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the inherent risks involved in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, including accidents, explosions, fires, mechanical problems, discharges or releases of toxic or hazardous substances or gases, and other environmental risks; the ability of counterparties of Southern Company and its subsidiaries to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the ability to obtain new short- and long-term contracts with wholesale customers; the direct or indirect effect on the Southern Company system's business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations, and financial market conditions, and the results of financing efforts; prolonged or recurring U.S. federal government shutdowns; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Southern Company's and any of its subsidiaries' credit ratings; the ability of Southern Company's electric utilities to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, including wildfires, land movement, earthquakes, explosions, floods, high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, solar flares, droughts, future epidemic or pandemic health events, wars, political unrest, or other similar occurrences; and the direct or indirect effects on the Southern Company system's business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating or storage resources.  Southern Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.






















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Southern Company tops revenue forecasts, shares edge higher despite EPS missFebruary 19, 2026 11:38 AM
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Southern Company (NYSE:SO) reported mixed fourth-quarter results on Thursday, missing earnings expectations but delivering stronger-than-anticipated revenue growth, sending the stock nearly 2.5% higher in premarket trading.The U.S. utility group posted adjusted earnings of $0.55 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly below the $0.57 consensus estimate. However, revenue climbed to $7.0 billion, comfortably beating analyst forecasts of $6.4 billion and rising 10.1% from $6.3 billion in the same period last year.For the full year, adjusted earnings reached $4.30 per share, up from $4.05 in 2024, while annual revenue advanced 10.6% to $29.6 billion from $26.7 billion.“2025 was another outstanding year for Southern Company, and it was also a transformative one,” said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO. “Southern Company is meeting the growing demand responsibly, while continuing to deliver value and benefits to all of our customers.”Quarterly adjusted results excluded several one-off items, including a $90 million after-tax charge tied to accelerated depreciation for wind facility repowering, a $92 million after-tax loss related to debt extinguishment, and a $47 million after-tax loss connected to Nicor Gas capital investment disallowances.Looking ahead, Southern Company issued fiscal 2026 earnings guidance of $4.50 to $4.60 per share, broadly in line with the $4.56 analyst consensus.Operationally, retail electric sales rose 1.7% year over year in the fourth quarter, with commercial demand leading the gains at 3.0%. Wholesale electricity sales jumped 14.5%, helping to drive the revenue beat.Southern Company supplies electricity and natural gas to roughly 9 million customers across the Southeastern United States through its regulated electric utilities and gas distribution businesses.Southern Company stock price

Original: Southern Company tops revenue forecasts, shares edge higher despite EPS miss

Southern Company reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earningsFebruary 19, 2026 7:30 AM
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ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported fourth-quarter earnings of $416 million, or $0.38 per share, in 2025 compared with earnings of $534 million, or $0.49 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2024. Southern Company also reported full-year 2025 earnings of $4.3 billion, or $3.94 per share, compared with $4.4 billion, or $4.02 per share, in 2024.







Excluding the items described under "Net Income – Excluding Items" in the table below, Southern Company earned $612 million, or $0.55 per share, during the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with $544 million, or $0.50 per share, during the fourth quarter of 2024. For the full-year 2025, excluding these items, Southern Company earned $4.7 billion, or $4.30 per share, compared with $4.4 billion, or $4.05 per share, for 2024.Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThree Months Ended December
Year-To-Date DecemberNet Income – Excluding Items (in millions)20252024
20252024Net Income – As Reported$                    416$                    534
$                4,341$                 4,401Less:




Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction19(4)
467Tax Impact(5)1
(15)(15)Accelerated Depreciation from Repowering(116)(9)
(284)(9)Tax Impact262
632Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(123)—
(252)—Tax Impact31—
63—Disposition Impacts——
2—Tax Impact——
(1)—Impairments——
—(36)Tax Impact——
—9Estimated Loss on Nicor Gas Capital Investments(63)—
(63)—Tax Impact16—
16—Adjustment to Certain Tax Benefit from Tax Reform19—
19—Net Income – Excluding Items$                    612$                    544
$                4,747$                 4,443Average Shares Outstanding – (in millions)                      1,1091,098
1,1031,096Basic Earnings Per Share – Excluding Items$                   0.55$                   0.50
$                   4.30$                   4.05NOTE: For more information regarding these non-GAAP adjustments, see the footnotes accompanying the Financial Highlights page of the earnings package.Adjusted earnings drivers for the full year 2025, as compared with 2024, were higher utility revenues, partially offset by higher non-fuel operations and maintenance expenses, depreciation and amortization, and interest expense.Fourth-quarter 2025 operating revenues were $7.0 billion, compared with $6.3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 10.1%. Operating revenues for the full year 2025 were $29.6 billion, compared with $26.7 billion in 2024, an increase of 10.6%."2025 was another outstanding year for Southern Company, and it was also a transformative one. Southern Company is meeting the growing demand responsibly, while continuing to deliver value and benefits to all of our customers," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO. "Taking a disciplined, all-of-the-above approach is how we will continue to operate our company to serve this projected generational growth in a way that supports rate stability and helps drive long-term savings for our customers. Our nearly 30,000 employees remain committed to putting customers first, working every day to help keep costs down and provide reliable energy to the communities we are privileged to serve."Southern Company's fourth-quarter and full-year earnings slides with supplemental financial information, including earnings guidance, are available at investor.southerncompany.com.Southern Company's financial analyst call will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Time today, during which Womack and Chief Financial Officer David P. Poroch will discuss earnings and provide a general business update. Investors, media and the public may listen to a live webcast of the call and view associated slides at investor.southerncompany.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the site for 12 months.About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by our nearly 30,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected future growth and associated benefits. Southern Company cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Southern Company; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Southern Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of recent and future federal and state legal and regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Southern Company and its subsidiaries are subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings, or inquiries, including litigation related to the Kemper County energy facility; the effects, extent, and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Southern Company's subsidiaries operate, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity and natural gas, including uncertainties related to projected significant growth in electricity demand driven primarily by data centers and other large load customers, and the related requirement for substantial new generation and transmission investments, creating capital access and revenue recovery risks for the traditional electric operating companies; customer affordability matters; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to complete necessary or desirable pipeline expansion or infrastructure projects, limits on pipeline capacity, public and policymaker support for such projects, and operational interruptions to natural gas distribution and transmission activities; transmission constraints; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects due to challenges which include, but are not limited to, changes in labor costs, availability, and productivity, challenges with the management of contractors or vendors, subcontractor performance, adverse weather conditions, shortages, delays, increased costs, or inconsistent quality of equipment, materials, and labor, contractor or supplier delay, the impacts of inflation and trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, delays due to judicial or regulatory action, nonperformance under construction, operating, or other agreements, operational readiness, including specialized operator training and required site safety programs, engineering or design problems or any remediation related thereto, design and other licensing-based compliance matters, challenges with start-up activities, including major equipment failure or system integration, and/or operational performance, challenges related to future epidemic or pandemic health events, continued public and policymaker support for projects, environmental and geological conditions, delays or increased costs to interconnect facilities to transmission grids, and increased financing costs as a result of changes in interest rates or as a result of project delays; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing, and proposed construction projects, including state public service commission or other applicable state regulatory agency approvals and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission actions; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds and, with respect to retiree benefit plans, changes in actuarial assumptions and differences between the assumptions and actual values, any of the foregoing of which could cause additional funding requirements; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and the impact of advancing technology on data center and other large load customer demand; performance of counterparties under ongoing renewable energy partnerships and development agreements; state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities, extension of retirement dates for fossil fuel plants, and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the ability to successfully operate Southern Company's electric utilities' generation, transmission, distribution, and battery energy storage facilities, as applicable, and Southern Company Gas' natural gas distribution and storage facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the inherent risks involved in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and transportation and storage of natural gas, including accidents, explosions, fires, mechanical problems, discharges or releases of toxic or hazardous substances or gases, and other environmental risks; the performance of projects undertaken by the non-utility businesses and the success of efforts to invest in and develop new opportunities; internal restructuring or other restructuring options that may be pursued; potential business strategies, including acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses, or interests therein, which cannot be assured to be completed or beneficial to Southern Company or its subsidiaries; the ability of counterparties of Southern Company and its subsidiaries to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the ability to obtain new short- and long-term contracts with wholesale customers; the direct or indirect effect on the Southern Company system's business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations, and financial market conditions, and the results of financing efforts; prolonged or recurring U.S. federal government shutdowns; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Southern Company's and any of its subsidiaries' credit ratings; the ability of Southern Company's electric utilities to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, including wildfires, land movement, earthquakes, explosions, floods, high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, solar flares, droughts, future epidemic or pandemic health events, wars, political unrest, or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on the Southern Company system's business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid, natural gas pipeline infrastructure, or operation of generating or storage resources; impairments of goodwill or long-lived assets; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Southern Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.Southern CompanyFinancial Highlights(In Millions Except Earnings Per Share)








Three Months Ended December
Year-To-DateDecemberNet Income – As Reported2025
2024
2025
2024Traditional Electric Operating Companies$         588
$         515
$      4,582
$      4,145Southern Power(16)
64
125
328Southern Company Gas183
185
732
740Total755
764
5,439
5,213Parent Company and Other(339)
(230)
(1,098)
(812)Net Income – As Reported$         416
$         534
$      4,341
$      4,401







Basic Earnings Per Share(1)$        0.38
$        0.49
$        3.94
$        4.02Average Shares Outstanding1,109
1,098
1,103
1,096







Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThree Months Ended December
Year-To-DateDecemberNet Income – Excluding Items2025
2024
2025
2024Net Income – As Reported$         416
$         534
$      4,341
$      4,401Less:






Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(2)19
(4)
46
7Tax Impact(5)
1
(15)
(15)Accelerated Depreciation from Repowering(3)(116)
(9)
(284)
(9)Tax Impact26
2
63
2Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(4)(123)
—
(252)
—Tax Impact31
—
63
—Disposition Impacts(5)—
—
2
—Tax Impact—
—
(1)
—Impairments(5)—
—
—
(36)Tax Impact—
—
—
9Estimated Loss on Nicor Gas Capital Investments(6)(63)
—
(63)
—Tax Impact16
—
16
—Adjustment to Certain Tax Benefit from Tax Reform(7)19
—
19
—Net Income – Excluding Items$         612
$         544
$      4,747
$      4,443







Basic Earnings Per Share – Excluding Items$        0.55
$        0.50
$        4.30
$        4.05











See Notes on the following page. Southern CompanyFinancial Highlights Notes(1)Dilution is not material in any period presented. Diluted earnings per share was $0.38 and $3.92 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $0.48 and $3.99 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively.(2)Earnings include pre-tax credits to income of $27 million ($20 million after tax) and $60 million ($45 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $21 million ($16 million after tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 reflecting reductions to Georgia Power Company's total project capital cost forecast, including the impact of joint owner cost-sharing. Site demobilization efforts were completed during the third quarter 2025 and remaining contractor obligations were finalized during the fourth quarter 2025. Additionally, earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 include income tax charges of $4 million and $14 million, respectively, related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets associated with the previously recognized estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 due to changes in the State of Georgia corporate tax rate. Further charges related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets may occur; however, the amount and timing are uncertain. Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets was completed at the end of 2025. Site restoration activities are substantially complete, and any additional costs are expected to be immaterial.(3)Earnings include pre-tax charges, net of noncontrolling interests impacts, of $116 million ($90 million after tax) and $284 million ($221 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $9 million ($7 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 associated with accelerated depreciation related to the repowering of certain wind facilities at Southern Power Company. Accelerated depreciation related to the equipment being replaced will continue until the commercial operation dates of the repowering projects, which are projected to occur between the third quarter 2026 and the third quarter 2027. At December 31, 2025, the remaining pre-tax accelerated depreciation is projected to total approximately $490 million in 2026 and $100 million in 2027.(4)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include loss on extinguishment of debt totaling $123 million ($92 million after tax) and $252 million ($189 million after tax), respectively, as a result of Southern Company's repurchase of certain convertible senior notes. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.(5)Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include a pre-tax gain of $2 million ($1 million after tax) related to the sale of a multi-use commercial facility development at Alabama Power Company. Further impacts may result from future disposition activities; however, the amount and timing of any such impacts are uncertain. Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 include a pre-tax impairment loss of $36 million ($27 million after tax) associated with Alabama Power Company discontinuing development of the multi-use commercial facility. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(6)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include an estimated loss of $63 million ($47 million after tax) at Southern Company Gas related to Nicor Gas capital investment disallowances by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(7)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include a tax benefit totaling $19 million at Southern Company Gas related to an adjustment to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact on certain deferred income tax balances resulting from Internal Revenue Service private letter rulings. Additional adjustments are not expected. Southern CompanySignificant Factors Impacting EPS












Three Months Ended December
Year-To-DateDecember
2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
ChangeEarnings Per Share –










As Reported(1)$ 0.38
$ 0.49
$ (0.11)
$ 3.94
$ 4.02
$ (0.08)











  Significant Factors:










  Traditional Electric Operating Companies



$   0.07




$   0.40Southern Power



(0.07)




(0.18)Southern Company Gas



—




(0.01)Parent Company and Other



(0.10)




(0.26)Increase in Shares



(0.01)




(0.03)  Total – As Reported



$ (0.11)




$ (0.08)












Three Months Ended December
Year-To-DateDecemberNon-GAAP Financial Measures2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
ChangeEarnings Per Share –










Excluding Items$ 0.55
$ 0.50
$   0.05
$ 4.30
$ 4.05
$   0.25











  Total – As Reported



$ (0.11)




$ (0.08)Less:










Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(2)



0.01




0.04Accelerated Depreciation from Repowering(3)



(0.07)




(0.20)Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(4)



(0.08)




(0.17)Disposition Impacts(5)



—




—Impairments(5)



—




0.02Estimated Loss on Nicor Gas Capital Investments(6)



(0.04)




(0.04)Adjustment to Certain Tax Benefit from Tax Reform(7)



0.02




0.02  Total – Excluding Items



$   0.05




$   0.25See Notes on the following page. Southern CompanySignificant Factors Impacting EPS Notes(1)Dilution is not material in any period presented. Diluted earnings per share was $0.38 and $3.92 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $0.48 and $3.99 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively.(2)Earnings include pre-tax credits to income of $27 million ($20 million after tax) and $60 million ($45 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $21 million ($16 million after tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 reflecting reductions to Georgia Power Company's total project capital cost forecast, including the impact of joint owner cost-sharing. Site demobilization efforts were completed during the third quarter 2025 and remaining contractor obligations were finalized during the fourth quarter 2025. Additionally, earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 include income tax charges of $4 million and $14 million, respectively, related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets associated with the previously recognized estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 due to changes in the State of Georgia corporate tax rate. Further charges related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets may occur; however, the amount and timing are uncertain. Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets was completed at the end of 2025. Site restoration activities are substantially complete, and any additional costs are expected to be immaterial.(3)Earnings include pre-tax charges, net of noncontrolling interests impacts, of $116 million ($90 million after tax) and $284 million ($221 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $9 million ($7 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 associated with accelerated depreciation related to the repowering of certain wind facilities at Southern Power Company. Accelerated depreciation related to the equipment being replaced will continue until the commercial operation dates of the repowering projects, which are projected to occur between the third quarter 2026 and the third quarter 2027. At December 31, 2025, the remaining pre-tax accelerated depreciation is projected to total approximately $490 million in 2026 and $100 million in 2027.(4)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include loss on extinguishment of debt totaling $123 million ($92 million after tax) and $252 million ($189 million after tax), respectively, as a result of Southern Company's repurchase of certain convertible senior notes. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.(5)Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include a pre-tax gain of $2 million ($1 million after tax) related to the sale of a multi-use commercial facility development at Alabama Power Company. Further impacts may result from future disposition activities; however, the amount and timing of any such impacts are uncertain. Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 include a pre-tax impairment loss of $36 million ($27 million after tax) associated with Alabama Power Company discontinuing development of the multi-use commercial facility. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(6)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include an estimated loss of $63 million ($47 million after tax) at Southern Company Gas related to Nicor Gas capital investment disallowances by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(7)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include a tax benefit totaling $19 million at Southern Company Gas related to an adjustment to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact on certain deferred income tax balances resulting from Internal Revenue Service private letter rulings. Additional adjustments are not expected. Southern CompanyEPS Earnings Analysis




DescriptionThree Months EndedDecember2025 vs. 2024
Year-To-DateDecember2025 vs. 2024



Retail Sales3¢
15¢



Retail Revenue Impacts8
60



Weather—
(3)



Wholesale and Other Operating Revenues(1)
16



Non-Fuel Operations and Maintenance Expenses(1)(4)
(20)



Depreciation and Amortization(8)
(25)



Interest Expense and Other(1)
(10)



Income Taxes8
1



Total Traditional Electric Operating Companies5¢
34¢



Southern Power—
1



Southern Company Gas2
2



Parent Company and Other(1)
(9)



Increase in Shares(1)
(3)



Total Change in EPS (Excluding Items)5¢
25¢



Estimated Loss on Plants Under Construction(2)1
4



Accelerated Depreciation from Repowering(3)(7)
(20)



Loss on Extinguishment of Debt(4)(8)
(17)



Disposition Impacts(5)—
—



Impairments(5)—
2



Estimated Loss on Nicor Gas Capital Investments(6)(4)
(4)



Adjustment to Certain Tax Benefit from Tax Reform(7)2
2



Total Change in EPS (As Reported)(11)¢
(8)¢See Notes on the following page. Southern CompanyEPS Earnings Analysis Notes(1)Excludes gains/losses on asset sales, which are included in "Interest Expense and Other." Includes non-service cost-related benefits income.(2)Earnings include pre-tax credits to income of $27 million ($20 million after tax) and $60 million ($45 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $21 million ($16 million after tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 related to the estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 reflecting reductions to Georgia Power Company's total project capital cost forecast, including the impact of joint owner cost-sharing. Site demobilization efforts were completed during the third quarter 2025 and remaining contractor obligations were finalized during the fourth quarter 2025. Additionally, earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 include income tax charges of $4 million and $14 million, respectively, related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets associated with the previously recognized estimated probable loss on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 due to changes in the State of Georgia corporate tax rate. Further charges related to the remeasuring of deferred tax assets may occur; however, the amount and timing are uncertain. Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 also include charges (net of salvage proceeds), associated legal expenses (net of insurance recoveries), and tax impacts related to Mississippi Power Company's integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility project in Kemper County, Mississippi. Dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets was completed at the end of 2025. Site restoration activities are substantially complete, and any additional costs are expected to be immaterial.(3)Earnings include pre-tax charges, net of noncontrolling interests impacts, of $116 million ($90 million after tax) and $284 million ($221 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $9 million ($7 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 associated with accelerated depreciation related to the repowering of certain wind facilities at Southern Power Company. Accelerated depreciation related to the equipment being replaced will continue until the commercial operation dates of the repowering projects, which are projected to occur between the third quarter 2026 and the third quarter 2027. At December 31, 2025, the remaining pre-tax accelerated depreciation is projected to total approximately $490 million in 2026 and $100 million in 2027.(4)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include loss on extinguishment of debt totaling $123 million ($92 million after tax) and $252 million ($189 million after tax), respectively, as a result of Southern Company's repurchase of certain convertible senior notes. Similar transaction costs may occur in the future at Southern Company or one of its unregulated subsidiaries; however, the amount and timing of any such costs are uncertain.(5)Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include a pre-tax gain of $2 million ($1 million after tax) related to the sale of a multi-use commercial facility development at Alabama Power Company. Further impacts may result from future disposition activities; however, the amount and timing of any such impacts are uncertain. Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 include a pre-tax impairment loss of $36 million ($27 million after tax) associated with Alabama Power Company discontinuing development of the multi-use commercial facility. Impairment charges may occur in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(6)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include an estimated loss of $63 million ($47 million after tax) at Southern Company Gas related to Nicor Gas capital investment disallowances by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Further charges may occur; however, the amount and timing of any such charges are uncertain.(7)Earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 include a tax benefit totaling $19 million at Southern Company Gas related to an adjustment to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact on certain deferred income tax balances resulting from Internal Revenue Service private letter rulings. Additional adjustments are not expected. Southern CompanyConsolidated EarningsAs Reported












Three Months Ended December
Year-To-DateDecember
2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
Change
(in millions)
(in millions)Retail electric revenues:










Fuel$  1,060
$     963
$       97
$  4,682
$  4,213
$     469Non-fuel3,206
3,034
172
14,649
13,577
1,072Wholesale electric revenues684
512
172
2,941
2,431
510Other electric revenues229
265
(36)
953
896
57Natural gas revenues1,492
1,236
256
5,044
4,456
588Other revenues310
331
(21)
1,284
1,151
133Total operating revenues6,981
6,341
640
29,553
26,724
2,829Fuel and purchased power1,355
1,136
219
5,877
4,979
898Cost of natural gas553
344
209
1,599
1,196
403Cost of other sales165
204
(39)
687
668
19Non-fuel operations and maintenance2,118
1,996
122
7,066
6,518
548Depreciation and amortization1,471
1,218
253
5,501
4,755
746Taxes other than income taxes402
385
17
1,538
1,540
(2)Total operating expenses6,064
5,283
781
22,268
19,656
2,612Operating income917
1,058
(141)
7,285
7,068
217Allowance for equity funds used during construction97
68
29
340
235
105Earnings from equity method investments36
32
4
112
139
(27)Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized895
693
202
3,238
2,743
495Other income (expense), net41
80
(39)
500
530
(30)Income taxes(145)
79
(224)
828
969
(141)Net income341
466
(125)
4,171
4,260
(89)Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(75)
(68)
(7)
(170)
(141)
(29)Net income attributable to Southern Company$     416
$     534
$   (118)
$  4,341
$  4,401
$     (60)Certain prior year data may have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation. Southern CompanyKilowatt-Hour Sales and Customers
















Three Months Ended December
Year-To-Date December
2025
2024
% Change
Weather
Adjusted
% Change
2025
2024
% Change
Weather
Adjusted
% Change
(in millions)




(in millions)



Kilowatt-Hour Sales





























Total Sales48,868
46,577
4.9 %


203,840
199,038
2.4 %

















Total Retail Sales35,330
34,752
1.7 %
1.4 %
151,336
148,906
1.6 %
1.7 %Residential10,964
10,827
1.3 %
(0.3) %
49,793
49,269
1.1 %
0.8 %Commercial12,144
11,789
3.0 %
3.8 %
51,439
50,208
2.5 %
2.8 %Industrial12,092
12,005
0.7 %
0.7 %
49,580
48,894
1.4 %
1.4 %Other130
131
(0.4) %
(0.3) %
524
535
(2.0) %
(2.0) %















Total Wholesale Sales13,538
11,825
14.5 %
N/A
52,504
50,132
4.7 %
N/A




































Period Ended December










2025
2024
% Change










(in thousands)



Regulated Utility Customers



























Total Regulated Utility Customers




9,005
8,936
0.8 %

Traditional Electric Operating Companies


4,590
4,549
0.9 %

Southern Company Gas




4,415
4,387
0.6 %

 Southern CompanyFinancial OverviewAs Reported












Three Months Ended December
Year-To-DateDecember
2025
2024
% Change
2025
2024
% Change
(in millions)


(in millions)

Southern Company –










Operating Revenues$  6,981
$  6,341
10.1 %
$  29,553
$  26,724
10.6 %Earnings Before Income Taxes196
545
(64.0) %
4,999
5,229
(4.4) %Net Income Available to Common416
534
(22.1) %
4,341
4,401
(1.4) %











Alabama Power –










Operating Revenues$  1,937
$  1,751
10.6 %
$  8,235
$  7,554
9.0 %Earnings Before Income Taxes197
246
(19.9) %
1,941
1,763
10.1 %Net Income Available to Common173
208
(16.8) %
1,516
1,403
8.1 %











Georgia Power –










Operating Revenues$  2,713
$  2,586
4.9 %
$  12,631
$  11,331
11.5 %Earnings Before Income Taxes389
381
2.1 %
3,453
3,146
9.8 %Net Income Available to Common399
294
35.7 %
2,851
2,543
12.1 %











Mississippi Power –










Operating Revenues$     394
$     345
14.2 %
$  1,695
$  1,463
15.9 %Earnings Before Income Taxes24
13
84.6 %
280
246
13.8 %Net Income Available to Common17
13
30.8 %
215
199
8.0 %











Southern Power –










Operating Revenues$     472
$     417
13.2 %
$  2,198
$  2,014
9.1 %Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes(155)
(49)
216.3 %
(106)
174
(160.9) %Net Income (Loss) Available to Common(16)
64
(125.0) %
125
328
(61.9) %











Southern Company Gas –










Operating Revenues$  1,492
$  1,236
20.7 %
$  5,044
$  4,456
13.2 %Earnings Before Income Taxes196
259
(24.3) %
914
998
(8.4) %Net Income Available to Common183
185
(1.1) %
732
740
(1.1) %See Financial Highlights pages for discussion of certain significant items occurring during the periods.



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PowerSecure works with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to enhance grid resilienceFebruary 16, 2026 10:00 AM
PR Newswire (US)

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure is proud to collaborate with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) to continue the development and construction of a microgrid project that includes three new microgrids incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project is designed to strengthen KCEC's community readiness and improve resilience against the impacts of catastrophic events.







"We are honored to collaborate with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative on this transformative project, which underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance grid resilience and support communities in times of need," said Jim Smith, president of PowerSecure. "By integrating advanced microgrid and battery energy storage systems, we are helping to ensure that KCEC can provide reliable and sustainable power to its service area, even in the face of extreme events."PowerSecure's involvement in the project is crucial for providing additional resiliency to KCEC's service area in Northern New Mexico, which faces vulnerabilities from threats such as wildfires and extreme weather conditions.The microgrid infrastructure will help ensure that critical loads can be supported for extended time during severe events, offering a reliable solution for local power needs. The project includes the construction of microgrid facilities at Taos Ski Valley, El Rito West and Penasco."Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is proud to partner with PowerSecure and Southern Company to deliver innovative energy solutions that strengthen the resilience of our communities," said Luis A. Reyes, CEO of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. "Through this initiative, we are advancing microgrid and battery storage technologies that will provide reliable, sustainable power during critical times. These partnerships underscore our commitment to safeguarding Northern New Mexico against extreme events while ensuring our members benefit from a stronger, more dependable energy future."Construction on the project is currently underway. This collaboration will expand KCEC's energy portfolio by adding 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh), enabling public safety power shutoffs while maintaining critical local power loads and services. PowerSecure is committed to supporting KCEC's efforts to enhance grid resilience and ensure reliable power delivery to its communities.About PowerSecure
PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company, stands at the forefront of the distributed energy infrastructure sector in the United States. With a rich history spanning more than two decades, PowerSecure's dedicated team of professionals has successfully developed, installed, managed and serviced over 2 gigawatts of microgrid capacity. This achievement underscores PowerSecure's commitment to advancing energy solutions that are both efficient and sustainable, having implemented energy efficiency upgrades valued at more than $900 million. To learn more, visit www.powersecure.com.About Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
Formed in 1944, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving Northern New Mexico. As the second-largest cooperative in the state, KCEC provides reliable and sustainable energy to nearly 30,000 members across Taos, Colfax, and Rio Arriba counties. One of 16 electric cooperatives serving rural New Mexico communities, KCEC is committed to innovation, community resilience, and delivering clean, affordable power to its members. To learn more, visit www.kitcarson.comAbout Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by 28,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.



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That makes 2 of us sir. I loved buying the bottom on SO in March 2009.

Love the dividends. Still every share I bought in 2009.

How have you been doing? Been a long time

Southern Company announces quarterly dividendJanuary 28, 2026 3:05 PM
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ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 17, 2026.







Every quarter for 78 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success, driven by 28,000 employees dedicated to delivering exceptional service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.



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Georgia Power restores power to nearly all customers impacted by Winter Storm FernJanuary 26, 2026 11:48 PM
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Service restored to 214,000+ customers as crews converge on hardest hit areas such as Clayton and Cornelia;
Company's generation fleet prepared to meet demand for electricity during severe cold this weekATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has safely restored power to nearly all customers impacted by Winter Storm Fern. The multiday storm brought high winds, freezing rain, snow, and icy conditions to communities across Georgia, leading to a statewide state of emergency. Following the storm, Georgia Power crews, aided by contract crews and teams from partner utilities, worked around the clock to restore power to more than 214,000 customers. As of midday Monday, the majority of remaining power outages related to Winter Storm Fern are in the hardest hit areas of North Georgia such as Clayton and Cornelia, where extensive damage from ice and falling trees caused power outages and access has been a persistent challenge due to icy conditions and impassable roads. Crews are now converging into those areas and, as conditions improve, crews will be better able to restore power quickly for remaining customers.







"We know how difficult it is to be without power, especially when temperatures are below freezing. I am so grateful to our customers for their support and patience as we have worked around the clock to safely and quickly restore power following Winter Storm Fern," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "I'm also grateful for our employees, who are here for our customers when it matters most. However, our work isn't done until every customer who can receive power is reconnected, and I know that commitment is shared by the thousands of team members who remain in the field working today."Following Winter Storm Fern, severe cold is expected to continue across the state this week with temperatures well below freezing multiple days in a row. Georgia Power is prepared to meet increased demand from customers thanks to its diverse generation fleet including nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and renewable sources. Over the last decade, the company has worked with the Georgia Public Service Commission to enhance its generation mix, maintain an appropriate reserve margin, and invest in technology and winterization at power plants to help ensure reliability during extremely cold weather. This constant focus on improvement and investment has helped the company avoid interruptions in service seen in other markets in recent years."Just as important as the work of our line crews is the dedication of the teams in our power plants, who are there for customers 24 hours a day," added Greene. "We make smart investments and prepare for weeks like this because we know reliability matters for Georgians – whether they are enjoying time with family or running a business."Georgia Power encourages customers to continue to remain weather aware this week, and check GeorgiaPower.com/Storm  for the company's Outage Map and latest information on storm impacts. The company also recognizes that cold temperatures can lead to increased power use, so Georgia Power company offers a variety of tips and resources to help minimize the impact of the ongoing cold weather on power bills at GeorgiaPower.com/Save.About Georgia Power 
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).



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News of State approval Power Expansion to Serve Data Centers

US races to build up to 50 MW nuclear reactors to power military bases, remote sites
Updated: May 29, 2025 08:21 AM EST
Microreactors are small, factory-built nuclear reactors that can provide up to 50 MWs of reliable power.

Microreactors can provide 1-50 MW of reliable power
“As President Trump and Secretary Wright have directed, we are coordinating across the federal government and using every tool at our disposal to unleash American energy abundance and dominance,” said Rian Bahran, DOE Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Reactors.

Expected to be housed in the lab’s former Zero Power Physics Reactor facility, the LOTUS test bed will be part of the world’s first fast-spectrum, salt-fueled reactor test led by Southern Company and TerraPower.
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/microreactor-test-beds-power-military-bases

Another up day, when the market crashed

Fantastic day. Especially for a utility stock on a TERRIBLE day for the Dow.

Great decision to buy SO @ $50 during covid.

Southern Company doing great thanks in part to the new nuclear Units Vogtle 3+4.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said we need 98 more nuclear units around the United States. Better late than never.

Southern CO (NYSE:SO) declares $0.72/share quarterly dividend, 2.9% increase from prior dividend of $0.70.
Forward yield 3.97%
Payable June 6; for shareholders of record May 20; ex-div May 17.
See SO Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.

I'll pass mine down to my kids one day.
I'm a customer, investor, and contractor.
I got the trifecta going on

Nice rally here today. Massive buying, $ volume. I-Hub data, if accurate shows a crazy low PE ratio now.
I see the 4th Nuclear Power plant is running finally. I bought my shares at the bottom in 2009. Still collecting dividends.

That's a good way to buy cheap or just get to keep the premium

Nuclear capital cost over $17 a watt, which was just the overrun!
Recurring cost unknown. Solar capital cost under $1 a watt
Recurring cost: about zero
For a fair comparison, Solar only produces power 5 hours a day on average, so it is really a $17+ :$5 comparison
More solar panels from e.g. FSLR are only 30c a watt.
What they should do is to have east and west facing panels for 30c more to increase the hours per day of mean sun.
They should never build another nuke. Put the money into solar farms and battery demand-smoothing instead. They can offer a battery subsidy to homeowners and have homeowners contribute to the cost because they get the benefit if back-up.

Nuclear power would have long ago set us free from OPEC and Joe Biden-types.
JEFF AMY Updated Mon, July 31, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The first American nuclear reactor to be built from scratch in decades is sending electricity reliably to the grid, but the cost of the Georgia power plant could discourage utilities from pursuing nuclear power as a path to a carbon-free future.

Georgia Power Co. announced Monday that Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle, southeast of Augusta, has completed testing and is now in commercial operation, seven years late and $17 billion over budget.
At its full output of 1,100 megawatts of electricity, Unit 3 can power 500,000 homes and businesses. A number of other utilities in Georgia, Florida and Alabama are receiving the electricity, in addition to the 2.7 million customers of Southern Co. subsidiary Georgia Power.
"This hadn’t been done in this country from start to finish in some 30-plus years," Chris Womack, CEO of Atlanta-based Southern Co. said Monday in a telephone interview. “So to do this, to get this done, to get this done right, is a wonderful accomplishment for our company, for the state and for the customers here in Georgia.”
A fourth reactor is also nearing completion at the site, where two earlier reactors have been generating electricity for decades. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Friday said radioactive fuel could be loaded into Unit 4, a step expected to take place before the end of September. Unit 4 is scheduled to enter commercial operation by March.
The third and fourth reactors were originally supposed to cost $14 billion, but are now on track to cost their owners $31 billion. That doesn’t include $3.7 billion that original contractor Westinghouse paid to the owners to walk away from the project. That brings total spending to almost $35 billion.
The third reactor was supposed to start generating power in 2016 when construction began in 2009.
Vogtle is important because government officials and some utilities are again looking to nuclear power to alleviate climate change by generating electricity without burning natural gas, coal and oil. But most focus in the U.S. currently is on smaller nuclear reactors, which advocates hope can be built without the cost and schedule overruns that have plagued Vogtle. For its part, Womack said Southern Co. isn't looking to add any more reactors to its fleet.
“In terms of us making additional investments, at this time is not something that we’re going to do, but I do think others in this country should move in that direction,” Womack said.
In Georgia, almost every electric customer will pay for Vogtle. Georgia Power currently owns 45.7% of the reactors. Smaller shares are owned by Oglethorpe Power Corp., which provides electricity to member-owned cooperatives, the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the city of Dalton. Oglethorpe and MEAG plan to sell power to cooperatives and municipal utilities across Georgia, as well in Jacksonville, Florida, and parts of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

Georgia Power’s residential customers are projected to pay more than $926 apiece as part of an ongoing finance charge and elected public service commissioners have approved a rate increase. Residential customers will pay $4 more per month as soon as the third unit begins generating power. That could hit bills in August, two months after residential customers saw a $16-a-month increase to pay for higher fuel costs.
The high construction costs have wiped out any future benefit from low nuclear fuel costs in the future, experts have repeatedly testified before commissioners.
“The cost increases and schedule delays have completely eliminated any benefit on a life-cycle cost basis,” Tom Newsome, director of utility finance for the commission, testified Thursday in a Georgia Public Service Commission hearing examining spending.
The utility will face a fight from longtime opponents of the plant, many of whom note that power generated from solar and wind would be cheaper. They say letting Georgia Power make ratepayers pay for mistakes will unfairly bolster the utility’s profits.
“While capital-intensive and expensive projects may benefit Georgia Power’s shareholders who have enjoyed record profits throughout Vogtle’s beleaguered construction, they are not the least-cost option for Georgians who are feeling the sting of repeated bill increases,” Southern Environmental Law Center staff attorney Bob Sherrier said in a statement.
Commissioners will decide later who pays for the remainder of the costs of Vogtle, including the fourth reactor. Customers will pay for the share of spending that commissioners determine was prudent, while the company and its shareholders will have to pay for spending commissioners decide was wasteful.
Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene said the company hasn't decided how much it will ask customers to pay.
“That will be determined as we move closer and closer to our prudence filing, but we have not made a final determination," Greene said.

RIP Jan Fridrichsen.
He got me into SO in 1990’s
Even though he was a Yellow Jacket.

https://m.facebook.com/xxx55

And Vogtle Unit #4 will be online soon as well.

They hit 100% output Monday.
First plant in 30 years!

Southern Company (Georgia Power) will imminently get Vogtle nuclear Unit #3 online.
And many northerners moving south improving SO's revenue.

I've been selling puts every week now for a couple of months. SO is one of my favorites!

Buying opps on the dips on SO I am. This is likely to be $100+ stock in 12-24 months as the Vogler plants go online. Lots of news to love on $SO :

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SO

The FED interest rates and market are bringing us bargains, and SO is already a screaming buy... So swan dive dips like right now, are short term and long term buys IMO.

Loving the $SO leftovers I am

Southern CO (NYSE:SO) declares $0.68/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous.

Forward yield 3.8%

Payable Sept. 6; for shareholders of record Aug. 15; ex-div Aug. 12.

Southern CO (NYSE:SO) declares $0.68/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous.

Forward yield 3.8%

Payable Sept. 6; for shareholders of record Aug. 15; ex-div Aug. 12.