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Questions about Southern Company

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Southern Company incorporated and when did it start operations?

Southern Company was incorporated in Delaware on the 9th of November 1945. It commenced operation in 1949.

Which states does Alabama Power serve from its base in Birmingham?

Alabama Power serves the southern two-thirds of Alabama from its base in Birmingham.

What happened to Gulf Power in May 2018 and January 2019?

An agreement reached in May 2018 sold Gulf Power to NextEra Energy for $6.5 billion. The sale was completed on the 1st of January 2019.

When did Unit 3 and Unit 4 at Plant Vogtle begin commercial operations?

Commercial operations of Unit 3 began in July 2023. Unit 4’s commercial operations started in April 2024.

How much money did the US Department of Energy invest in the Kemper County Energy Facility between 2010 and 2014?

Between 2010 and 2014, the US Department of Energy invested $270 million in this project.