The Southern Company SO NYSE

The Southern Company is a leading energy utility company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 8.7 million customers across the United States. Through its diversified portfolio, the company operates an extensive power generation fleet encompassing 30 hydroelectric stations, 24 fossil fuel plants, three nuclear facilities, 13 combined cycle stations, and renewable energy assets including 45 solar and 15 wind facilities, along with battery storage and fuel cell operations. The company also distributes natural gas through 76,289 miles of pipelines and 14 storage facilities across Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, while providing gas marketing and wholesale services. Additionally, The Southern Company offers digital wireless communications and fiber optics services to support its core utility operations. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia since its incorporation in 1945, the company remains a major player in the North American energy infrastructure sector.