The Southern Company

The Southern Company is an American gas and electric utility holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. As a leading energy provider, its mission is centered on building the future of energy by providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy with excellent service to its customers.

Through its subsidiaries, The Southern Company serves approximately 9 million gas and electric utility customers across six states. Its core electric operating companies include Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and Mississippi Power, while natural gas distribution is handled by companies such as Nicor Gas, Atlanta Gas Light, Virginia Natural Gas, and Chattanooga Gas. The company's diverse portfolio also encompasses wholesale electricity generation, distributed energy infrastructure, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. With a generating capacity of approximately 46 gigawatts, its energy mix includes natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable sources.

Led by Chairman, President, and CEO Chris Womack, The Southern Company is recognized as one of the largest energy providers in the U.S., ranking 163rd on the Fortune 500 list in 2025. The company is actively investing in innovation and sustainability, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Recent notable achievements include the completion of new nuclear units at Plant Vogtle in 2023 and 2024, and receiving $26.5 billion in loan guarantees from the U.S. Department of Energy in February 2026 to enhance grid reliability. The Southern Company was also ranked No. 1 in its industry on FORTUNE's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list.