
Southern Company
Founded Year
1969Stage
IPO | IPOMarket Cap
78.81BStock Price
72.26About Southern Company
Southern Company is a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, operating in the energy sector. The company's main services include the production and distribution of electricity, natural gas, solar power, and carbon-free nuclear energy, all aimed at serving the diverse energy needs of their customers. Southern Company primarily sells to the energy sector, with a focus on both retail and wholesale customers. It was founded in 1969 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Southern Company Patents
Southern Company has filed 889 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- electrical engineering
- transcription factors
- electric power distribution

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Latest Southern Company News
Sep 30, 2022
News provided by Share this article Share this article ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that Bill Grantham, Southern Power president, will be moving into the new role of executive vice president of commercial strategy for Southern Company reporting to Chris Cummiskey, chief commercial and customer solutions officer, effective Nov. 1. In this new role, Grantham will help set and drive the strategy of Southern Company's commercial businesses. Robin Boren, senior vice president of finance and treasurer for Southern Company, will become president of Southern Power, effective Nov. 1. (PRNewsfoto/Southern Company) Bill Grantham will become executive vice president of commercial strategy for Southern Company, effective Nov. 1 (PRNewsfoto/Southern Company) Robin Boren, currently senior vice president of finance and treasurer for Southern Company, will succeed Grantham as president of Southern Power. Prior to her current role leading Southern Company's investor relations, corporate finance, business assurance and risk management groups, Boren served as chief financial officer and treasurer for Gulf Power after serving as president of Pivotal Home Solutions. She joined then-AGL Resources in 2009 as assistant treasurer. Prior to joining AGL, Boren served as director of capital markets origination for SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Inc., now known as Truist Securities. About Southern Company Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com . About Southern Power Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries, some of which are owned in part with various partners, own or operate 55 facilities operating or under development in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and West Virginia. SOURCE Southern Company
Southern Company Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Southern Company founded?
Southern Company was founded in 1969.
Where is Southern Company's headquarters?
Southern Company's headquarters is located at 30 Ivan Allen Junior Boulevard, Atlanta.
What is Southern Company's latest funding round?
Southern Company's latest funding round is IPO.
Who are Southern Company's competitors?
Competitors of Southern Company include Scana and 5 more.
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