SOUTHERN COMPANY
Southern Company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States, serving roughly 9 million customers across six Southeastern states through its regulated electric utilities (Georgia Power, Alabama Power, Mississippi Power), natural gas distribution network (Southern Company Gas), competitive generation arm (Southern Power), and ancillary services including nuclear operations (Southern Nuclear), telecommunications, and distributed energy innovation (en.wikipedia.org). Founded in 1945 (with historical roots tracing back to the 1920s), it generates and transmits power using a diverse fuel mix—from nuclear (notably plant Vogtle’s new units), hydro, and natural gas to solar and wind—with a firm commitment to achieving net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (en.wikipedia.org). In 2024, Southern Company delivered solid financial performance, reporting revenues of roughly $26.7 billion and net income near $4 billion, while continuing heavy capital investments—approximately $63 billion planned through 2029—to expand clean energy, modernize grids, and support growing demand from data centers and new housing developments.
