More than 15,000 Southern Company teammates have been working around the clock for days to prepare for Winter Storm Fern and keep energy flowing for the communities we serve.
We appreciate your patience as restoration continues across the state. Service has been restored to 98% of customers, and crews continue working around the clock until power is safely restored to everyone still affected. See the latest updates at outagemap.alabamapower.com.
POWER UPDATE: I spoke with Corey Sweeney at the @alabamapower storm center this afternoon; this is an update on power restoration after yesterday's storms
We know many communities across Alabama are dealing with the effects of last night’s storms. Winds of up to 56 mph caused significant damage to trees and power lines, with roughly 93% of Alabama Power’s service territory experiencing some level of impact.
We understand how
It’s official ✅🎉 Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved a plan to lower overall rates, delivering $285 million in annual savings for Georgia Power customers starting this summer. 🤝⚡
Beginning in June, the typical residential customer using an average of 1,000
Another round of storms is rolling through parts of the state tomorrow. Our crews are tracking the weather and preparing to respond as needed. Remember: heavy rain can bring down trees and power lines — always stay away. Stay prepared and informed at alabamapower.com/storm.
It’s official! 🥳 Thanks to a historic loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to Southern Company, we’re expanding and enhancing our diverse generation mix—and Plant Wansley is a big part of what’s next.
A look back 👉 Plant Wansley began commercial operation in 1976 and, for
Mississippi Power crews are continuing to respond after severe weather impacted our service area overnight. We appreciate your patience as they work quickly and safely to restore your service.
Your safety is important to us as rain and potential thunderstorms approach. Our crews are ready to respond safely and efficiently. We’re preparing for the weather ahead, and you can be ready too by having a plan and keeping safety top of mind.
Stay informed and get the
Congrats to 2017 Payne Stewart Award recipient Stewart Cink on his first senior major title! 👏
Cink won the Senior PGA Championship, marking his third win of the year on the PGA TOUR Champions. ⛳️🏆
📸: Chris Condon/Getty Images
Congratulations to our very own Jay Johnson from our Prattville crew for being named Lineman of the Year by @EnergyofAL. 👏 Surrounded by organizations dedicated to serving communities statewide, his commitment is reflected on the line and in the community. We salute the linemen
Happy Lineworker Appreciation Day! We want to show our appreciation to the men and women for all they do to keep the lights on every day. Thank you to @DixieCoop for hosting our annual luncheon this morning. Don’t forget to #ThankALineman today!
EEI Vice Chair and @SouthernCompany Chairman, President, and CEO @chriscwomack joined @axios Live to share his thoughts on meeting rising energy demand, serving data centers, and protecting residential customers.
"When we talk about data centers, we have to make sure that