Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through our subsidiaries. We provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.
About Southern Company
Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology.
Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world.
Our History
Southern Power was established in 2001 to support Southern Company’s expansion into the wholesale energy market. By 2009, the company operated eight natural gas facilities totaling 7,880 megawatts (MW) across four states. Since then, Southern Power has strategically grown its portfolio to include more than 13,150 MW of generating capacity across 55 facilities in 15 states. This growth has been driven by the acquisition and development of clean energy solutions, including solar, wind, and energy storage technologies, reinforcing Southern Power’s commitment to a sustainable energy future.
Our Projects
Southern Power and its subsidiaries own or operate 55 facilities operating or under construction in 15 states with more than 13,150 MW of generating capacity.
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