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Southern Company

Gulf Power is a U.S. investor-owned electric utility with all of its common stock owned by Atlanta-based Southern Company. Gulf Power Company is headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, and has a service territory that spans 7,550 square miles (19,600 km2) in 10 counties and 71 towns in northwest Florida. Gulf Power has approximately 428,000 customers in Florida.

Gulf Power

The Southern Co is a holding company, which engages in the generation and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Traditional Electric Operating Companies, Southern Power, and Southern Company Gas. The Traditional Electric Operating Companies segment refers to vertically integrated utilities that own generation, transmission and distribution facilities, and supplies electric services in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The Southern Power segment constructs, acquires, owns, and manages generation assets such as renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market. The Southern Company Gas segment distributes natural gas through natural gas distribution facilities in the states of Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Tennessee, and Maryland. The company was founded on November 9, 1945, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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Southern Company surpasses 2022 targets, faces Vogtle project delays

Southern Company excelled in 2022 with strong financial performance and operational achievements.
Challenges include project delays, lower industrial sales, and credit metric impacts.
Opportunities lie in cost benefits from lower gas prices, management continuity, and credit agency actions.
Strategic investments in clean energy and a focus on long-term EPS growth support future prospects.

Southern Company reports Q1 earnings dip, Vogtle progress on track

Southern Company's Q1 2023 performance reflects mixed results with challenges in industrial sales offset by growth in retail and positive dividend news.
The company remains focused on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 progress, aiming for operational milestones and financial stability post-completion.
While facing financial guidance adjustments and Unit 4 timeline uncertainties, Southern Company is optimistic about future growth opportunities and cost efficiencies.
Confidence in achieving a competitive risk-adjusted return and industry leadership underscores the company's strategic vision and commitment to shareholder value.

Southern Company surpasses Q2 earnings estimates, eyes dividend growth

Southern Company's Q2 2023 performance exceeded expectations, driven by favorable weather conditions and successful project milestones at Plant Vogtle.
The company's strengths lie in its commitment to reliability, customer-centricity, and potential dividend growth, supported by strategic capital investments.
Challenges include lower industrial sales, meeting operational timelines, and balancing cost management with growth initiatives.
Opportunities in renewable energy, Georgia's economic development, and technology advancements position Southern Company for sustainable growth and value creation.

Southern Company reports strong Q3 earnings, eyes sustainability and energy innovation

Southern Company's Q3 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on sustainability. Despite challenges with pending litigation and regulatory uncertainties, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in energy innovation and potential dividend growth. By actively exploring green hydrogen and expanding its carbon-free generating capacity, Southern Company demonstrates a commitment to long-term sustainability and growth.

Southern Company excels in 2023, faces rate growth challenges

Southern Company's strong financial performance in 2023, coupled with key achievements and customer recognition, positions it well for growth. While facing challenges in rate base growth trajectory and debt funding, opportunities in EPS growth and rate decreases offer potential. Managing load growth impact and uncertainties in Georgia PSC elections are key focus areas for the company.

Southern Company excels in Q1 2024, eyes growth amid challenges

Southern Company's Q1 2024 showcased strong financial performance, marked by increased EPS, dividend growth, and successful commercial operation of Plant Vogtle Unit 4. The company benefits from a robust retail sales increase, a strong labor market, and a strategic focus on future growth opportunities. However, challenges around regulations, nuclear energy adoption, and data center impacts require careful navigation.

Southern Company excels in Q2, eyes growth amid challenges

Southern Company's Q2 2024 performance reflects strong financial results and operational achievements, positioning the company for future growth.
With a focus on execution, customer value, and community support, Southern Company is well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities.
Challenges in maintaining growth momentum and operational efficiency require strategic planning and proactive risk management.
Overall, Southern Company's performance, strengths, and opportunities indicate a positive outlook for continued success and value creation.

Southern Company reports resilient Q3 earnings amidst Hurricane Helene impact

Southern Company's Q3 performance reflects resilience and growth, despite challenges posed by Hurricane Helene's significant costs.
The company's strategic strengths lie in its financial stability, disciplined growth approach, and commitment to customer service.
While facing challenges from severe weather events, Southern Company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for future growth and market expansion.
Overall, Southern Company's Q3 earnings call highlights a balanced focus on financial performance, operational resilience, and strategic growth initiatives.

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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nicor Gas Career Academy has graduated more than 120 students from its job-readiness program.

Nicor Gas Career Academy marks 100-graduate milestone

ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced $10 million in grants via the Southern Company Foundation to fund a new and innovative collaboration between INROADS, Inc., one of the nation's largest nonprofit developers of underrepresented talent; and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, global leaders in providing students at HBCUs with financial support for academic opportunities. The grant provides students with incentives to use their talents to drive economic development in the communities that surround their campuses.

Southern Company Foundation issues $10 million in grants to foster HBCU talent through innovative collaboration between INROADS, UNCF and Thurgood Marshall College Fund

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Power and Mercedes Benz U.S. International Inc. (MBUSI) received approval today from the Alabama Public Service Commission for the proposed 80-megawatt Letohatchee Solar Project in Lowndes County, south of Montgomery.

Alabama Power receives approval for solar project in Lowndes County

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Reaves Utility Income Fund

Verizon

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Today, your idle cash is yielding minus 6.2% based on the latest inflation figures. The economy is booming, powered by massive government spending.

Your Cash Is Trash, 2 Big Dividends That Won't Stop Growing

Pinnacle West Capital

With approximately 20 trading days left in 2021, and the major indexes up as much as 20% year to date, many portfolio managers are stuck with a very unique problem.

Stock Market Very Vulnerable Now: This Sector Is Safe and Pays Big Dividends

ATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Aquarium has partnered with Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) to add a new interactive element in its southern sea otter exhibit. This innovative feature will include two interactive games that teach visitors the important role southern sea otters play in reducing carbon emissions while also learning how guests can help protect the environment by making their natural gas usage carbon neutral with the Greener Life® program from GNG.

Georgia Aquarium Partners with Georgia Natural Gas® to launch a new interactive element in its southern sea otter exhibit

ATLANTA, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, today announced that the 118-megawatt (MW) Glass Sands Wind Facility in Murray County, Oklahoma, is now operational. This project, Southern Power's 15th wind facility, is Southern Power's fifth wind facility in Oklahoma, and it contributes to the company's growing fleet of clean energy resources from California to Maine.

Southern Power's Glass Sands Wind Facility in Oklahoma is operational

ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With Thanksgiving days away and many family and friends gathering together this year, Georgia Power is sharing simple tips and free tools to make small changes around the home that can deliver big savings this holiday season. Simple energy efficiency tips that you can take advantage of when cooking and hosting guests whether you own or rent your home include: Maximize Your Oven – Keep your oven door shut as your turkey cooks this Thanksgiving.

Save money, energy as you celebrate this Thanksgiving

ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have established a cooperative agreement to design, construct and operate the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment – the world's first critical fast-spectrum salt reactor. Selected for funding under DOE's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP), the small reactor experiment will advance TerraPower's Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) — a technology important to a sustainable clean energy future.

Southern Company signs agreement with U.S. Department of Energy to demonstrate world's first fast-spectrum salt reactor in collaboration with TerraPower and Idaho National Laboratory

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Wednesday, November 17 is being marked by electric, water and natural gas utilities across the country as National Utility Scam Awareness Day.  Unfortunately, utility scams perpetrated by criminals are just one of the common fraud tactics which resulted in more than 2 million reports (link: New Data Shows FTC Received 2.2 Million Fraud Reports from Consumers in 2020 | Federal Trade Commission) to the Federal Trade Commission in 2020.

Georgia Power offers customer tips for National Utility Scam Awareness Day (Nov. 17)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chattanooga Gas Foundation, as part of its commitment to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion, is supporting Project Return's efforts to help the formerly incarcerated in Tennessee gain access to opportunities that they may otherwise be denied.

Chattanooga Gas Foundation donates to Project Return to help the formerly incarcerated successfully return to their communities

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Gas has named Joanne Mello vice president of corporate sustainability. In this role, Mello will be responsible for developing and leading Southern Company Gas' overall sustainability strategy — incorporating environmental, social responsibility and governance stakeholder interests.

Southern Company Gas names Joanne Mello vice president of corporate sustainability

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With utility scams on the rise, it is more important than ever for customers to be vigilant and know what steps to take to prevent themselves or their families from falling victim.

Chattanooga Gas reminds customers to protect themselves against utility scams

ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With utility scams on the rise, it is more important than ever for customers to be vigilant and know what steps to take to prevent themselves or their families from falling victim. Atlanta Gas Light is joining 150 U.S. and Canadian energy companies Nov. 15-19 for Utility Scam Awareness Week, a weeklong annual campaign created by Utilities United Against Scams, to raise awareness of and help educate customers on the tactics used by scammers.

Atlanta Gas Light reminds customers to protect themselves against utility scams

ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company, a leading U.S. energy company serving 9 million customers and the founding member of Energy Impact Partners (EIP), a global venture capital platform leading the transition to a sustainable future, announced today the launch of EIP's Flagship Fund, Fund II. The Fund received $1 billion in commitments and will focus on investing in venture and growth companies advancing critical climate solutions.

Southern Company makes anchor investment in the latest Energy Impact Partners $1 billion fund to accelerate global decarbonization

Duke Energy

WEC Energy Group

SO, DUK, and WEC are well-managed utilities that operate in favorable regulatory environments. Financial debt is considered substantial but well-managed and WEC appears to have a slight edge over DUK and SO.

A Tale Of 3 Regulated Utilities: Southern Company, Duke Energy, And WEC Energy Group

ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power is committed to maintaining a diverse, reliable generation mix while providing all customers with renewable energy options. With more than 2,700 MW* of renewable capacity already online and an additional 2,700 MW slated to come online by the end of 2024, Georgia Power continues to offer one of the largest voluntary renewable portfolios in the nation.

Georgia Power continues renewable energy expansion by seeking 1,000+ MW of new generation

ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company ranked No. 1 overall in the 2021 Best for Vets: Employers rankings released this month by Military Times.

Southern Company earns top spot on Military Times' 2021 list of Best Employers for Veterans

ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company executives are participating in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland. Southern Company was one of the first companies in its industry to set a long-term goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, as well as an interim goal of reducing GHG emissions 50% by 2030, as compared to 2007 levels.

Southern Company participates in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow

The Southern Company (SO) CEO Tom Fanning on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Southern Company's (SO) total electricity sales during the third quarter were up 1.9% from the same period last year.

Southern (SO) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Top, 2021 View Raised

Southern Co. (SO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.82% and 5.51%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Southern Co. (SO) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Gas Light Foundation, as part of its commitment to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion, is supporting Georgia Justice Project's efforts to help rehabilitated Georgians who have been impacted by the criminal justice system gain access to opportunities that they may otherwise be denied. The $50,000 donation from the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation will help GJP expand its ability to reach the estimated 1.5 million people in Georgia who are eligible to have their criminal records expunged.

Atlanta Gas Light Foundation Donates to Georgia Justice Project to Help Advance Economic, Educational and Housing Opportunities for Rehabilitated Georgians

ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today reported third-quarter 2021 earnings of $1.1 billion, or $1.04 per share, compared with $1.3 billion, or $1.18 per share, in the third quarter of 2020.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Southern Company reported earnings of $2.6 billion, or $2.46 per share, compared with earnings of $2.7 billion, or $2.58 per share, for the same period in 2020.

Southern Company reports third-quarter 2021 earnings

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Total Q3 earnings of Utility stocks are expected to remain flat year over year on 6.3% higher revenues.

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