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Second new reactor at Plant Vogtle reaches 100% power: The second new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle has reached 100% power for the first time.
ajc.com/news/business/second-new-nuclear-reactor-at-georgia-powers-plant-vogtle-reaches-100-power/2O7O2SNFGJBRTA6HZEX7RA7XLM/
A.M. ATL: Sorting out metro Atlanta’s mail migraine: In today's AM ATL: Metro Atlanta's mail woes, tuition hikes across the state university system ...
ajc.com/news/am-atl-sorting-out-metro-atlantas-mail-migraine/5VN3IVOLDNFUFGH43XBF4FCG6E/
Georgians face a new ‘energy tax’ if the PSC approves a Georgia Power deal: Georgia’s energy regulator ― the Public Service Commission ― is likely to impose a ...
ajc.com/opinion/georgians-face-a-new-energy-tax-if-the-psc-approves-a-georgia-power-deal/YZA4SYDSGBBODHLAAVMCSQLMD4/
Georgia Power gets green light to add more fossil fuels, batteries: State utility regulators voted Tuesday to allow Georgia Power to add huge amounts of new ...
ajc.com/news/business/georgia-power-gets-the-green-light-to-add-fossil-fuels-batteries-to-meet-data-center-demand/PU2WFV6NPNB5NAG6UY3LDKDPEA/
UPDATE | Rain, strong winds bring down trees, power lines overnight: After storms producing strong winds moved through overnight, thousands of metro Atlantans ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/wednesdays-weather-isolated-showers-stronger-storms-possible-later/IIAV7BTVFVC6DDEO5O7E4TZOFU/
Tornadoes possibly hit Chilton, Dallas counties: Trees downed, power out across parts of Alabama
al.com/news/2024/04/tornadoes-hit-chilton-dallas-counties-trees-downed-power-out-across-parts-of-alabama.html
Opinion | The Coming Electricity Crisis: Artificial-intelligence data centers and climate rules are pushing the power grid to what could become a breaking point.
wsj.com/articles/electric-grid-crisis-biden-administration-climate-policy-energy-artificial-intelligence-cfc10b68
BREAKING | Roof of iconic Midtown restaurant partially collapses: The roof of Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Midtown Atlanta partially collapsed overnight.
ajc.com/news/crime/breaking-roof-of-iconic-midtown-restaurant-partially-collapses/W5M6T5KPQJEVFHJCCFWY53PDKE/
Georgia Power reaches deal to add more fossil fuels, batteries: Georgia Power and state regulatory staff have announced a tentative deal that would allow the ...
ajc.com/news/business/georgia-power-inks-tentative-deal-to-add-more-fossil-fuels-and-battery-storage/Q7CDMV6GKBGS5LJPQ2BQ5ORRHM/
Amid explosive demand, America is running out of power: Artificial intelligence, data centers and the boom in clean-tech manufacturing are pushing America’s ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/07/ai-data-centers-power/
The AI industry is pushing a nuclear power revival — partly to fuel itself: A nuclear startup backed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman wants to power data centers and ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/nuclear-power-oklo-sam-altman-ai-energy-rcna139094
Amid explosive demand, America is running out of power: Artificial intelligence, data centers and the boom in clean-tech manufacturing are pushing America’s ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/07/ai-data-centers-power/
Do Chris Womack’s friends call him when their power goes out? 💡
The CEO of Southern Company sat down with the AJC’s Monica Kaufman Pearson to talk about his ... Show more www.ajc.com/monicapearson/
Southern Company sees huge jump in fourth quarter earnings: Atlanta-based utility giant Southern Company’s fourth quarter profits were up by close to $1 billion ...
ajc.com/news/business/southern-company-sees-huge-jump-in-fourth-quarter-earnings/LZQAQ2U6CRFA3OGWYWMYEPIRUA/
Georgia Power says fleet additions won’t raise rates. Others disagree: Georgia Power plans to add huge amounts of new electricity resources to meet an ...
ajc.com/news/business/georgia-power-says-fleet-additions-wont-raise-rates-others-disagree/R7T2HM3FXJE5XJVK2BKBCMAWT4/
Key Georgia Senate committee moves to suspend tax breaks for new data centers: The Georgia Legislature is considering a bill to end lucrative sales tax breaks on ...
ajc.com/politics/key-georgia-senate-panel-moves-to-suspend-tax-breaks-for-new-data-centers/6ZKA527X3NC6VH2PJNZQTD6DVA/
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Second new Vogtle nuclear reactor begins splitting atoms: Georgia Power has begun splitting atoms to produce heat inside the second of its two new nuclear ...
ajc.com/news/georgia-news/second-new-vogtle-nuclear-reactor-begins-splitting-atoms/4QRDSMICMFGNLJ3UV2TDVBIA3A/
Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in Johnson County crash that killed 6
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EPA takes issue with Georgia agency’s approval of state utility’s ash disposal plan
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4483774-epa-takes-issue-with-georgia-agencys-approval-of-state-utilitys-ash-disposal-plan/
SC power companies set billions on fire to build a nuke plant. They want your money again.
postandcourier.com/news/special_reports/dominion-santee-cooper-gas-power-plant/article_e4226644-e249-11ee-be73-972c906944c1.html
The Southern Company: Onboarding New Nuclear Plants: The Southern Company has oversight from and reporting responsibilities to public utility commissions in each ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4669006-the-southern-company-onboarding-new-nuclear-plants
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Vibrations in cooling system mean new Georgia nuclear reactor will again be delayed
apnews.com/article/georgia-power-vogtle-nuclear-reactor-delay-f9492baa97be46bfdaa555907454700c
EPA raises concerns about Georgia’s handling of toxic coal ash: Federal regulators from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have notified their ...
ajc.com/news/business/epa-raises-concerns-about-georgias-handling-of-toxic-coal-ash-ponds/34XS6WQHCFGZLMSNOS2ERR3NU4/
Southern Company: How One Of The Best Utilities Could Return Over 10% Per Year: In a sector pressured by elevated inflation, Southern Company's strategic move ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4677989-southern-company-how-one-of-the-best-utilities-could-return-over-10-percent-per-year
Paid articlePaid Alabama Power is sending some customers a $5 rebate: Here’s why: Approximately $14.8 million will be returned to Alabama Power customers over the coming months ...
al.com/news/2024/02/alabama-power-is-sending-some-customers-a-5-rebate-heres-why.html
Alabama Power won’t cut service through March 15 after freezing weather, ‘unusually high’ number of calls
al.com/news/birmingham/2024/01/alabama-power-wont-cut-service-through-march-15-after-freezing-weather-unusually-high-number-of-calls.html
Some Arizonans Face Rising Power Bills and a New Fee for Going Solar: When utilities charge you money for having your own solar panels, it changes the math on ...
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/some-arizonans-face-rising-power-bills-and-a-new-fee-for-going-solar/
New bonds: Investors eye central bankers: Bond investors are currently finding attractive investment opportunities in the USA and Europe ...
faz.net/aktuell/finanzen/neues-vom-anleihemarkt-investoren-schielen-auf-notenbanker-19535530.html
Paid articlePaid Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Alabama: If you live in Alabama, state policies might eat the savings you'd get by switching to solar in another state ...
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/alabama-solar-panels/
How Georgia’s Small Power Companies Endanger Their Most Vulnerable Customers: The state’s small electricity providers aren’t required to delay disconnecting ...
propublica.org/article/how-georgia-small-power-companies-endanger-vulnerable-customers
Alamo Drafthouse no longer coming to Birmingham: The Birmingham location was first announced in February 2022 for Birmingham’s former Powell Steam Plant.
al.com/news/2024/01/alamo-drafthouse-no-longer-coming-to-birmingham.html
Georgia wanted to attract more data centers. Now it needs more power: Georgia Power is seeking a huge increase in electricity generating capacity ...
ajc.com/news/georgia-wanted-to-attract-more-data-centers-now-it-needs-more-power/XHM3P3M2ZJGUTMIW4OD6C3YQW4/
How Georgia’s Small Power Companies Endanger Their Most Vulnerable Customers: The state’s small electricity providers aren’t required to delay disconnecting ...
propublica.org/article/how-georgia-small-power-companies-endanger-vulnerable-customers
Regulators sound skeptical of Georgia Power’s fossil fuel request: Georgia Power executives said there was no way they could have predicted an ‘unprecedented’ ...
ajc.com/news/business/regulators-sound-skeptical-of-georgia-powers-fossil-fuel-request/FPML25IEJFBOJPWIRWAIUGERKE/
After push from EPA, Alabama Power announces plan to remove, recycle coal ash in Mobile
al.com/news/2024/01/after-push-from-epa-alabama-power-announces-plan-to-remove-recycle-coal-ash-in-mobile.html
Terry Dunn, who sought more scrutiny of utilities at Alabama Public Service Commission, has died
al.com/news/2024/01/terry-dunn-who-sought-more-scrutiny-of-utilities-at-alabama-public-service-commission-has-died.html
Georgia nuclear reactors billions over budget, years behind schedule: The first new American reactors built from scratch in decades can each can power 500 ...
businessinsider.com/georgia-nuclear-reactors-billions-over-budget-years-behind-schedule-2023-12
House passes bill barring imports of Russian uranium for nuclear power: The House on Monday passed legislation that would bar imports of Russian uranium for ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4354533-house-passes-bill-barring-imports-russian-uranium-nucler-power/
Georgia Power defends deal to pass most Vogtle costs onto customers : Over a day and half of hearings this week, Georgia Power pushed state regulators at the ...
ajc.com/news/georgia-power-defends-deal-to-pass-most-vogtle-costs-onto-customers/M4IBPMG6XZB43M6MCDI6VJODZI/
Trees downed across Homewood as storms hit Birmingham area: See photos, video: Strong storms blew through Birmingham early Sunday morning with high winds ...
al.com/news/2023/12/storm-damage-photos-from-homewood-other-areas-around-birmingham-19000-without-power.html
Executive chairman of Southern Company’s board set to retire: Tom Fanning, the former president and CEO of Atlanta-based utility giant Southern Company ...
ajc.com/news/executive-chairman-of-southern-companys-board-set-to-retire/CR7FOVMLUNHF7EWR64HYVC33TE/
Why the international climate deals made in Dubai matter for Georgia: At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, countries agreed on language that calls for ...
ajc.com/news/why-the-cop-28-summit-could-have-big-implications-for-georgia/25GEYNPWOVAZNMMSBHWD7WQD24/
Georgia Power defends deal to pass most Vogtle costs onto customers : Over a day and half of hearings this week, Georgia Power pushed state regulators at the ...
ajc.com/news/georgia-power-defends-deal-to-pass-most-vogtle-costs-onto-customers/M4IBPMG6XZB43M6MCDI6VJODZI/
Southern Company increases cost forecast for Votgle reactors: U.S. electric and gas utility Southern Co (SO.N) on Thursday increased its cost estimates for its ...
reuters.com/business/energy/southern-company-beats-third-quarter-profit-estimates-higher-demand-2023-11-02/
Southern Company’s third-quarter profits fell despite warm end to summer: Atlanta-based Southern Company’s third quarter profits were down almost 7% compared to ...
ajc.com/news/southern-companys-third-quarter-profits-fell-despite-warm-end-to-summer/PE4CPKSOKJGVTLOU4PROKGLCZQ/
Georgia scores another water win as drought takes hold: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded a natural disaster declaration to 11 North Georgia ...
ajc.com/partner/georgia-scores-another-water-win-as-drought-takes-hold/BK73XKXCFJG7VKVKJGESZQGA7E/
Wealthy Vacationers Flock to a Man-Made Lake in Alabama: Lake Martin is giving the Gulf Coast a run for its money as some spend big on waterfront homes
wsj.com/story/wealthy-vacationers-flock-to-a-man-made-lake-in-alabama-5d1c3cab
Chandler Mountain saved: ‘My daddy and my pawpaw are smiling from heaven’: “I was told by so many people that there was just no point, that you couldn’t fight ...
al.com/news/2023/08/chandler-mountain-saved-my-daddy-and-my-pawpaw-are-smiling-from-heaven.html
Quick Glance: Chandler Mountain Saved: A Personal Project of Great Significance
- Kim Lankford, operator of a 400-acre cattle farm at the base of Chandler Mountain, had a particularly personal connection to the project.
- After Alabama Power filed its preliminary application, Lankford's father suffered a stroke in November 2022 but survived until May.
- Lankford said, 'I know my daddy and my pawpaw are smiling from heaven.'
- Alabama Power, after careful evaluation and meaningful conversations with numerous stakeholders, has decided to withdraw the April 14, 2023 preliminary application, thereby terminating the licensing process for the Chandler Mountain Pumped Storage Project.'
The first US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
apnews.com/article/georgia-power-nuclear-reactor-vogtle-9555e3f9169f2d58161056feaa81a425
High additional costs and delays: the first new US nuclear power plant in decades goes online
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Erstes-neues-US-Atomkraftwerk-seit-Jahrzehnten-geht-ans-Netz-article24297023.html
EV Boom Remakes Rural Towns in the American South: A town of 400 people scrambles to prepare for 6,000 auto workers as a giant Ford plant rises ...
wsj.com/business/autos/ev-plants-southern-states-ford-blueoval-city-2783da97
Alabama Power drops plan to seize land on Chandler Mountain: The company announced Thursday it would withdraw its application to build new dams and reservoirs ...
al.com/news/2023/08/alabama-power-to-withdraw-chandler-mountain-dam-project-application.html
Quick Glance: Twinkle Cavanaugh Opposes Alabama Power's Chandler Mountain Plan
- Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh, President of the Alabama Public Service Commission, opposes Alabama Power's Chandler Mountain Project.
- Cavanaugh called the proposal an 'energy fantasy' and vowed to stop the project.
- The project was proposed by Alabama Power Company and involves building seven dams to create two reservoirs around Chandler Mountain.
- Alabama Power stated that the project could support renewable solar energy by providing power at night when solar panels are not producing.
US: Intense storms batter eastern parts of country, 2 dead, thousands without power
wionews.com/world/us-intense-storms-batter-eastern-parts-of-country-2-dead-thousands-without-power-623486
First new US nuclear power plant in 30 years: Nuclear power is too expensive: A new nuclear power plant has gone on line in the United States. But this is by no ...
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Is Vogtle the dawn of a new nuclear age or a costly warning sign? : As the long delayed expansion of Plant Vogtle in Georgia nears completion, the U.S ...
ajc.com/news/is-vogtle-the-dawn-of-a-new-nuclear-age-or-a-costly-warning-sign/BNVND4BWORCPPNMB5LE5ZVMM4I/
EPA decision in Alabama raises questions about Georgia Power’s coal ash: A proposed decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Alabama is ...
ajc.com/news/epa-decision-in-alabama-raises-questions-about-georgia-powers-coal-ash/HB4IMV3CUND67JKLUKWTF75YJY/
Atlantans feel pinch of extreme heat, rate hikes in their power bills: A triple whammy of climate change-influenced and sustained high heat, Georgia Power’s ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/atlantans-feel-pinch-of-extreme-heat-rate-hikes-in-their-power-bills/OLNP2NZ4HBAJBKDRMSGG73LYWY/
A pair of suburban Atlanta office parks go green by turning to the sun: Though the mid-rise Palisades office buildings along Peachtree-Dunwoody Road in Sandy ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/a-pair-of-suburban-atlanta-office-parks-go-green-by-turning-to-the-sun/UBH4NLYB7VEIDGE5GMADJ6NXOE/
EPA rejects Alabama coal ash plan; utilities could be forced to dig out massive ponds
al.com/news/2023/08/epa-rejects-alabama-coal-ash-plan-utilities-could-be-forced-to-dig-out-massive-ponds.html
Quick Glance: EPA rejects Alabama coal ash plan
- If the EPA proposal is accepted, utilities in Alabama may have to remove millions of tons of wet coal ash slurry from unlined ponds along rivers.
- The EPA has submitted a formal proposal to reject Alabama's state coal ash plan.
- For decades, coal-fired power plants disposed of coal ash by flushing it into unlined ponds near the plant, often located along rivers.
- The future of Alabama's coal ash ponds remains uncertain following the EPA's decision.
Fulton County jail still working to restore air conditioning after power outage: The Fulton County Jail was without power for hours on Friday after severe storms ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/fulton-county-jail-still-working-to-restore-air-conditioning-after-power-outage/5TGHBMTARBA3ZCZB5Z3SGU5GNU/
Warm winter, cool start to summer chill Southern Company profits: Southern Company’s profits in the second quarter of 2023 fell by nearly a quarter compared to ...
ajc.com/news/warm-winter-cool-start-to-summer-chill-southern-company-profits/KVP4JPCP7VGHRH767VJM5QI5OM/
BREAKING: Second new Plant Vogtle reactor cleared to load nuclear fuel: The second of the two new nuclear units at Plant Vogtle near Augusta has been cleared by ...
ajc.com/news/breaking-second-new-plant-vogtle-reactor-cleared-to-load-nuclear-fuel/PP2OGZRV7ZCGNJYNKQWZZAEI2Y/
These are America's best states for infrastructure, making daily life reliable for residents
cnbc.com/2023/07/18/these-are-americas-best-states-for-infrastructure.html
Atlantans feel pinch of extreme heat, rate hikes in their power bills: A triple whammy of climate change-influenced and sustained high heat, Georgia Power’s ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/atlantans-feel-pinch-of-extreme-heat-rate-hikes-in-their-power-bills/OLNP2NZ4HBAJBKDRMSGG73LYWY/
Downed trees, power outages due to severe storms in North Georgia: Severe storms across North and central Georgia left behind a path of damage Thursday evening.
ajc.com/atlanta-weather/breaking-downed-trees-power-outages-due-to-severe-storms-in-north-georgia/NNGLNM7OWRCYJH3AC6KTZ5OZAU/
Deadly thunderstorms across East Coast knock out power, cancel flights - UPI.com: Severe thunderstorms and damaging winds across the Eastern United States on ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/08/07/east-coast-severe-storms-tornadoes/3361691442265/
Second new Vogtle reactor reaches key milestone. Here’s why it matters: Georgia Power announced Friday that it has completed an extensive battery of safety tests ...
ajc.com/news/second-new-vogtle-reactor-reaches-key-milestone-heres-why-it-matters/PYD2AA2I4ZETXHXXS6AU5KUBSM/
SC's nuclear fiasco: What's next in saga surrounding fraud and mismanagement at VC Summer
postandcourier.com/columbia/business/scs-nuclear-fiasco-whats-next-in-saga-surrounding-fraud-and-mismanagement-at-vc-summer/article_3a9b935a-32d8-11ee-befc-bbf2b03992eb.html
Downed trees, power outages due to severe storms in North Georgia: Severe storms across North and central Georgia left behind a path of damage Thursday evening.
ajc.com/atlanta-weather/breaking-downed-trees-power-outages-due-to-severe-storms-in-north-georgia/NNGLNM7OWRCYJH3AC6KTZ5OZAU/
Got juice? Atlanta’s apartment dwellers want EV chargers too: Electric vehicles are gaining popularity, especially in urban centers, but they present new ...
ajc.com/news/got-juice-atlantas-apartment-dwellers-want-ev-chargers-too/T2ER4QJTKZDATJ3MGGAK7ACAO4/
Southern Company CEO shares org values with SEC leaders: Chris Womack, president and chief executive officer of Southern Company, presents to Southeastern ...
secsports.com/article/37954542/southern-company-ceo-shares-org-values-sec-leaders
Data centers expand across America chasing power and demand: As demand for data centers demand intensifies, thanks to AI, their development has expanded to ...
businessinsider.com/data-centers-ai-artificial-intelligence-farmland-power-2023-7
Paid articlePaid First Vogtle unit nearly complete, but ratepayer shocks still loom: The first of the two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle has cleared one of its final ...
ajc.com/news/first-vogtle-unit-nearly-complete-but-ratepayer-shocks-still-loom/GOBBPPOUZFBCBDUMNYZJBJJTUI/
Got juice? Atlanta’s apartment dwellers want EV chargers too: Electric vehicles are gaining popularity, especially in urban centers, but they present new ...
ajc.com/news/got-juice-atlantas-apartment-dwellers-want-ev-chargers-too/T2ER4QJTKZDATJ3MGGAK7ACAO4/
Alabamians spend more on electric bills than residents of any other state: Here’s why
al.com/news/2023/07/alabamians-spend-more-on-electric-bills-than-any-other-state-heres-why.html
Quick Glance: Alabama spends most on electric bills
- The analysis considered average monthly consumption and prices of electricity, natural gas, home heating oil, and gasoline.
- According to WalletHub, Alabamians spend an average of $174 on electricity monthly, more than any other state.
- The state set this mark despite ranking 28th in total energy spending and 23rd in electricity price.
- The state didn't even crack the top five in terms of electricity price.
Is Alabama air pollution causing smog in Texas? State battles EPA over ‘good neighbor’ plan
al.com/news/2023/07/is-alabama-air-pollution-causing-smog-in-texas-state-battles-epa-over-good-neighbor-plan.html
‘Who’s going to buy my house now?’ Alabama Power reservoir plan raises ire: Public meetings to discuss Alabama Power's proposal to build new reservoirs on ...
al.com/news/2023/07/whos-going-to-buy-my-house-now-alabama-power-reservoir-plan-raises-ire.html
Who ordered spying on Southern Co. CEO? Investigation into Alabama Power’s possible role inconclusive: WSJ
al.com/news/2023/06/who-ordered-spying-on-southern-co-ceo-investigation-into-alabama-powers-possible-role-inconclusive-wsj.html
Alabama still at the bottom in solar power rankings, but has potential to rise: Alabama generates less solar energy per capita than any other Southern state ...
al.com/news/2023/06/alabama-still-at-the-bottom-in-solar-power-rankings-but-has-potential-to-rise.html
America’s Newest Nuclear Reactor Delayed Again, by Faulty Seal: Georgia Power Co. is delaying until July the opening of a newly constructed reactor at its Vogtle ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-16/america-s-newest-nuclear-reactor-delayed-again-by-faulty-seal
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