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Vogtle Unit 3 reaches 100 percent energy output for the first time

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Monday, May 29, 2023

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ATLANTA, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today Vogtle Unit 3 has safely reached 100 percent power, marking a major milestone towards commercial operation and service for customers. This milestone marks the maximum energy the unit is licensed to produce in the reactor core and is the first time the unit has reached its expected output of approximately 1,100 electric MW, which can power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses.

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"As we enter the final stages of startup testing, reaching 100 percent power for the first time is an exciting milestone.
Once all startup testing is successfully completed and the unit is available for reliable dispatch, Vogtle Unit 3 will enter commercial operation.
Other Recent Milestones Across Vogtle 3 & 4:
Receipt of Nuclear Fuel (Unit 4) – Vogtle Unit 4 began receiving nuclear fuel this month.
Completion of Hot Functional Testing (Unit 4) – Hot functional testing for Unit 4 was completed on May 1, 2022.

Alabama Power elects Jill Stork Western Division vice president

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jill Stork has been elected vice president of Alabama Power's Western Division, based in Tuscaloosa. The appointment is effective June 1.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jill Stork has been elected vice president of Alabama Power's Western Division, based in Tuscaloosa.
Stork will be responsible for Alabama Power's economic and community development initiatives, as well as external affairs activities for West Alabama.
The Western Division encompasses 14 counties and 78 municipalities, serving more than 230,000 Alabama Power customers.
She began her Alabama Power career in 1995 as a distribution engineer in Mobile Division.

Georgia Natural Gas Customers Offset 250M Pounds of Carbon Emissions Through Greener Life® Program

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

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ATLANTA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas announced today that its Greener Life program, which helps customers make their natural gas use carbon neutral, offset 250 million pounds of carbon emissions from the atmosphere – more than double the company's record set last year.

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ATLANTA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas announced today that its Greener Life program, which helps customers make their natural gas use carbon neutral, offset 250 million pounds of carbon emissions from the atmosphere – more than double the company's record set last year.
"Our partnership with Georgia Natural Gas and the Greener Life for Business program provides us the opportunity to manage our carbon footprint and continue our mission of environmental stewardship."
When customers sign up for Greener Life, Georgia Natural Gas offsets the emissions from the customer's natural gas use, making it carbon neutral.
Georgia Natural Gas makes it easy and affordable for customers to make their natural gas use carbon neutral by taking care of purchasing and retiring carbon offsets on their behalf for a small monthly fee.

Southern Company and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announce five-year partnership extension

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Monday, May 22, 2023

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ATLANTA, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have signed a five-year partnership extension to keep Southern Company active in voluntary wildlife conservation work until 2028. The new agreement will mark 25 years that Southern Company has partnered with NFWF and demonstrates a corporate commitment to conservation that is one of the most sustained in the history of the Foundation.

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ATLANTA, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have signed a five-year partnership extension to keep Southern Company active in voluntary wildlife conservation work until 2028.
Southern Company has supported more than 400 on-the-ground conservation projects across the U.S.
"We are excited to extend our partnership with NFWF and continue to make conservation happen," said Chris Womack, president of Southern Company.
"Southern Company is truly a model for businesses looking to make a lasting and meaningful impact to wildlife conservation," said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.

Southern Company ranks No. 1 for Black executives for second consecutive year in national ranking of Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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ATLANTA, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, Southern Company has been named the top company for Black Executives by DiversityInc as part of that organization's rankings of the top Companies for Diversity. Southern Company also ranks number 24 on the overall 2023 list. This is the third straight year Southern Company has earned an overall ranking in the top 25.

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Southern Company marks eight consecutive years of overall recognition; third consecutive in the
ATLANTA, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, Southern Company has been named the top company for Black Executives by DiversityInc as part of that organization's rankings of the top Companies for Diversity.
Southern Company also ranks number 24 on the overall 2023 list.
This is the third straight year Southern Company has earned an overall ranking in the top 25.
"We remain focused on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across our businesses," said Sloane Drake, executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Southern Company.

Southern Company to co-chair diversity-focused clean tech energy innovation fund

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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Southern Company was a founding investor in EIP and Chris Womack, current president and CEO-elect of Southern Company, will co-chair Elevate's advisory board.

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Southern Company was a founding investor in EIP and Chris Womack, current president and CEO-elect of Southern Company, will co-chair Elevate's advisory board.
"Together with EIP, we celebrate the completion of fundraising for the Elevate Future Fund," said Chris Cummiskey, executive vice president and chief commercial solutions officer for Southern Company.
Underscoring its commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and workplace diversity, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are actively engaged in collaborations with various companies funded by Elevate, including ChargerHelp!
Nicor Gas has piloted Rheaply software, and Georgia Power, Southern Company Gas and Southern Company Services are currently working with Rheaply to implement a similar pilot program in Georgia.

Hot Functional Testing completed for Vogtle Unit 4

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Monday, May 1, 2023

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ATLANTA, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today announced the completion of hot functional testing for Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga. The completion of hot functional testing marks a significant step towards operations and providing customers with a reliable, carbon-free energy source for the next 60 to 80 years. Unit 4 is projected to enter service in late fourth quarter 2023 or the first quarter 2024.

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ATLANTA, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today announced the completion of hot functional testing for Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga.
The completion of hot functional testing marks a significant step towards operations and providing customers with a reliable, carbon-free energy source for the next 60 to 80 years.
"The team at Unit 4 has been able to take lessons learned from Unit 3 and apply them.
That has allowed us to safely complete hot functional testing on Unit 4 in significantly less time than we did for Unit 3.

Amy Riley elected Alabama Power Corporate Secretary

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Monday, May 1, 2023

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amy Riley has been elected Alabama Power's Corporate Secretary, effective June 30.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amy Riley has been elected Alabama Power's Corporate Secretary, effective June 30.
In this role Riley will manage the activities of the Alabama Power Board of Directors, through coordinating board meetings, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements, maintaining official corporate records and providing governance for the company's subsidiaries and non-profits.
Riley currently serves as Alabama Power's Assistant Corporate Secretary.
She joined the company in 2011 as a Senior Corporate Relations Specialist in External Affairs before moving into the Corporate Secretary's office as Corporate Governance Manager.

Southern Company Gas Announces 2022 Sustainability Executive Summary Report

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Friday, April 28, 2023

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ATLANTA, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Gas today released its 2022 Sustainability Executive Summary Report highlighting the company's sustainability reporting efforts and key progress and performance to reach its goal of net-zero direct greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 2050 and to collaborate with suppliers, customers and other partners to reduce upstream and downstream emissions.

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ATLANTA, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Gas today released its 2022 Sustainability Executive Summary Report highlighting the company's sustainability reporting efforts and key progress and performance to reach its goal of net-zero direct greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 2050 and to collaborate with suppliers, customers and other partners to reduce upstream and downstream emissions.
"As the new leader of Southern Company Gas, I am both privileged and inspired to continue the valuable sustainability work of my colleague and predecessor, Kim Greene, during her tenure in this role," said Jim Kerr, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Southern Company Gas.
Southern Company Gas' sustainability strategy is reliant upon a transparent dialogue with stakeholders to seek their guidance and in turn communicate how the company continues to improve operations.
In addition to providing important updates on the company's sustainability objectives, the 2022 report outlines Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries' commitment to environmental stewardship and fueling an equitable future.

Georgia Power commits $5M to e-mobility at UGA

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Friday, April 21, 2023

ATHENS, Ga., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The field of electric mobility, or e-mobility, is an area of tremendous growth in the state of Georgia. Thanks to a $5 million gift from Georgia Power Company to the UGA College of Engineering, the University of Georgia is aiming to be a leader in e-mobility for years to come.

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Thanks to a $5 million gift from Georgia Power Company to the UGA College of Engineering, the University of Georgia is aiming to be a leader in e-mobility for years to come.
"The University of Georgia is extremely grateful to Georgia Power Company for their generous investment in our efforts to advance e-mobility through teaching, research, and outreach," said UGA President Jere W. Morehead.
"Through our long-standing partnership with Georgia Power, UGA is expanding the educational opportunities available to our students and contributing to the economic development of our state."
Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Kim Greene announced the gift at the second annual Electric Mobility Summit hosted by the University of Georgia.