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February 21, 2026

Southern Co.

Southern Co.
Southern Forecasts Continued Large Loads Growth
Southern Co. executives said the company is well positioned to take advantage of continued commercial electric sales growth fueled by data centers and other large loads.
EEI
EEI: Electric Companies Invested $178B in 2024
U.S. investor-owned electric companies invested $178 billion in 2024 and are projected to invest more than $1.1 trillion through 2029, their trade organization reported.
Duke Energy
Demand Growth and Carbon Targets Prompt New Interest in Nuclear
Duke Energy is considering nuclear for its long-term plans, but it may take decades before the resource is being installed at scales similar to gas plants, solar or wind today.
Southern Co.
Brattle Report Stresses Need for Southeast Regional Tx Plan
A new Brattle report puts a spotlight on the Southeast as the only major U.S. region without thorough transmission planning and recommends it develop a portfolio of projects or risk failing to keep up with the times.
Tenaska
FERC Proposes Talks with DOJ on Southern Co. Plant Purchase
FERC took the rare step of formally noticing potential discussions with DOJ anti-trust officials over Alabama Power's proposed purchase of a Tenaska power plant.
Duke Energy
Utilities Working to Restore Power After Helene Tears Through 10 States

DOE said about 2 million customers still were without power after Hurricane Helene knocked out power to about 6 million across 10 states stretching from Florida to Ohio.

SEEM
SEEM Members Respond to FERC Briefing Request
Members of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market argued to FERC that the market is beneficial to customers and should be allowed to continue.
SEEM
FERC Requests Briefings on SEEM After DC Circuit Order
FERC requested stakeholder arguments on whether SEEM should be considered a loose power pool under Order 888.
Georgia Power
Southern Credits Strong Southeast Economy for Earnings Growth
Economic growth in the Southeast fueled first-quarter earnings of more than $1.1 billion, Southern Co. executives said.
Georgia Power
Southern Looks Beyond Vogtle After Challenging 2023
Southern Co. is forecasting 5 to 7% annual earnings growth thanks to a robust economy in Georgia.

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