About The Southern Company
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, is a leading energy provider specializing in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
Core Operations
- Electricity Generation & Wholesale: Develops, constructs, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy projects, and sells electricity in wholesale markets.
- Natural Gas Distribution: Distributes natural gas across Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, operating approximately 78,500 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities.
- Retail Services: Provides electric services to retail customers and offers gas marketing solutions.
Additional Services
- Energy Solutions: Delivers distributed energy and resilience solutions, including microgrids for commercial, industrial, and governmental clients.
- Digital Communications: Offers digital wireless communications and fiber optics services.
Founded: 1946 | Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia