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Planted this spring near Southwire's Carrollton facilities, the newly established meadow reimagines how rights-of-way under high-voltage utility lines can be utilized. By replacing traditional vegetation management practices with a carefully curated mix of native plants, the project creates a vibrant, diverse habitat that provides season-long food, shelter, and nesting resources for native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.

Southern Company just struck a nuclear power deal with Google. Here's what it, plus a record AI power boom, could mean for SO stock.

Google is moving from buying clean electricity to helping create more of it at existing nuclear plants. On September 21, Georgia Power and Google announced an agreement supporting uprates at the Vogtle and Hatch nuclear stations that could add roughly 96 megawatts, subject to regulatory approval. That links Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) directly with The Southern […]

Southern Company's Georgia Power plans nuclear upgrades with Google, potentially adding 96 MW while targeting $900 million in projected customer benefits.

The company embraces nuclear as a way to power AI.

The company embraces nuclear as a way to power AI.

Georgia Power and Google announced a landmark agreement on Tuesday to expand nuclear energy production at two of Georgia’s most prominent power plants, a move that regulators say could deliver as much as $900 million in projected savings to customers over the life of the facilities.

Southern Company's Georgia Power and Google announced an agreement to support nuclear power uprates to secure clean power for data centers.

Google will support nuclear plant upgrades in Georgia that could add 96 MW of capacity and deliver projected customer savings.

Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving customers in all but four Georgia counties, is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Friends) – a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve, support, and celebrate Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.

Georgia Power has brought a 128-MW battery storage project into commercial operation as it accelerates investment in grid-scale storage across the state.

--Georgia Power leaders recently joined state and local officials and leaders from Robins Air Force Base to celebrate the commercial operation of the Robins Battery Facility, a 128- megawatt battery energy storage system located near Warner Robins, Ga. The facility can deliver stored energy to the grid for up to four hours, enhancing grid reliability and...

The approval covers seven projects across multiple counties, with commercial operations expected to begin from 2029.

As the peak of hurricane season approaches, Georgia Power is reminding its 2.8 million customers to be prepared for emergencies. In support of National Preparedness Month, the company is once again partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency throughout September.

A new Georgia Power contract with OpenAI for a major data center is expected to reduce residential energy costs by 2029.

Georgia Power announced Thursday that state regulators approved its contract to power OpenAI's major new project in Effingham County, delivering expanded rate savings for residential customers.

Under the contract filed with the PSC in July, OpenAI committed to a 3.2GW capacity allocation for its new facility.

Georgia regulators have approved Georgia Power’s agreement to supply up to 3.2 GW of electricity to an OpenAI project in Effingham County.

Georgia Power announced today that its Learning Power program has reached a major milestone – engaging more than 1.5 million students across Georgia since 2011. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship that support classroom learning and inspire future generations.

Georgia Power is also developing a 500MW BESS at Plant Bowen to support evolving electricity demand and grid flexibility.

--Since bringing the first unit online in 1971, Plant Bowen has been an essential piece of Georgia Power's diverse generation mix, providing reliable energy for the state as it has grown over the decades, and it has become one of the most advanced coal-fired power plants in the world. Leaders from Georgia Power this week joined the Department of Energy, as well as...

Thousands were without power after severe storms hit North Georgia. Hundreds remain without power Wednesday morning, trackers show.

Newest Lowndes County facility adds 49.5 MW of flexible energy storage to grid

Nearly 30 residential properties are located along a 35-mile stretch in Georgia where some residents said they have no choice but to sell their homes.

Southern Company (NYSE:SO) has entered a 25-year agreement to supply power to OpenAI's planned data center in Georgia. The long-term contract supports OpenAI's energy needs for a large-scale computing facility in the state. The project is expected to bring economic growth, new jobs, and infrastructure investment to the surrounding communities. For investors tracking Southern at a share price of $97.25, this long-duration agreement with OpenAI adds a new piece of company-specific news to...

By Daniella Parra Vinson & Elkins said it advised Southern Company (NYSE: SO) and Georgia Power on agreements to provide up to 3.2 GW of power to OpenAI’s planned data center in Effingham County, Georgia. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and billions in local investment and under the 25-year agreement, OpenAI […] The post Vinson & Elkins Advises Georgia Power in 3.2GW OpenAI Data Center appeared first on CorpGov.

Investing.com -- OpenAI is planning a massive data center complex in Effingham County, Georgia, near Savannah, according to The Wall Street Journal. The project underscores the extreme capital and energy demands required to power the next generation of AI. Core Project Details Power & Cost: OpenAI secured 3.2 gigawatts (GW) from Georgia Power—enough for ~2.4 million homes. It committed $20 billion locally to secure incentives, with total costs expected to exceed $30 billion at full capacity. Tim

OpenAI’s revenue has all but stalled, while its flagship Stargate buildout with SoftBank and Oracle is getting the cold shoulder in Georgia.

OpenAI will spend the equivalent of Sweden's GDP on infrastructure through 2030.

Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.

With new residents moving to the state and large-energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. The company has moved quickly to anticipate and effectively manage this growth with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), creating an industry-leading strategy that is helping protect residential and small business customers through a comprehensive approach that has helped deliver the