Southern Company operates as an energy holding company, primarily engaged in generating and selling electricity. Its operations are divided into three distinct business units. The first, Traditional Electric Operating Companies, encompasses integrated utilities responsible for power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, supplying electricity across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The Southern Power division is dedicated to developing, acquiring, and overseeing various power generation assets, including renewable energy projects, for sale within the wholesale electricity market. Finally, Southern Company Gas manages the distribution of natural gas through its extensive network of facilities in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Tennessee, and Maryland. The company was founded on November 9, 1945, and its corporate headquarters are situated in Atlanta, Georgia.
