Natural gas marketer enhances Greener Life® program to include certified low emissions gas at no additional cost to customers ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas® announced today that its Greener Life® program, which helps customers make their natural gas usage carbon neutral, has reached a new milestone of 500 million pounds of carbon emissions offset from the atmosphere. That amount is equivalent to taking over 50,000 cars off the road for a year. In celebration of this milestone, G ...

Core Insights - Southern Company's largest electric subsidiary, Georgia Power, is enhancing grid reliability and operational efficiency through the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones [1][2] Utilization of Drones in Transmission Line Inspections - Georgia Power operates nearly 12,000 miles of transmission lines, and the adoption of drones has significantly improved inspection processes, reducing inspection times by an average of 40% and costs by 60% compared to traditional methods [3][4] - Drone pilots can cover approximately 14 miles of transmission lines per day, ensuring thorough inspections across vast distances [4] Enhancing Safety and Accuracy - The use of drones minimizes the need for hazardous operations involving bucket trucks and helicopters, enhancing safety for the workforce [5] - Drones capture detailed images and videos, allowing for the detection of minor irregularities and enabling preemptive maintenance actions [5] Mitigating Environmental and Operational Risks - Drones help identify potential damage from environmental factors such as lightning strikes and vegetation interference, mitigating risks of power outages and equipment failures [6] Technological Advancements and Compliance - All drone operations comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, with licensed drone pilots undergoing specialized training [7] - The integration of drone technology enhances overall grid resilience and operational efficiency, facilitating data collection and faster decision-making [8] Prospects and Sustainability Initiatives - Georgia Power is committed to further innovations in grid resilience and customer service, investing in rebuilding transmission lines and implementing smart technologies [9] - The company emphasizes environmental sustainability through initiatives like underground power line installations and sustainable vegetation management [10] Conclusion - The strategic use of drone technology by Georgia Power demonstrates a commitment to environmental sustainability, customer service, and operational performance, improving efficiency and reliability across its transmission line network [11]

GADSDEN, Ala., Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gates Little, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Southern Banc Company, Inc. (OTCBB: SRNN), the holding company for The Southern Bank Company, announced preliminary unaudited results (subject to audit adjustments following the fiscal year-end audit) of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2024: For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company reported net income of approximately $424,000, or $0.56 per basic and $0.55 per di ...

Use of "drones" to inspect transmission lines part of company's commitment to reliability for customers Demo B-roll link included within ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power continues to focus on improving reliability and service for customers by making investments in the power grid and using advanced technology to prevent or restore power outages. The company is now deploying unmanned aerial systems, or drones, to inspect transmission power lines, helping ensure the safety and reliability o ...

● . . | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | | | | Within an Interval of 1080.15m of 0.32% CuEq*on the Aurora Project in Southern Peru | | August 15, 2024 6:00 AM EDT | Source: DLP Resources Inc. Cranbrook, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2024) - DLP Resources Inc. (TSXV: DLP) (OTCQB: DLPRF) ("DLP" or the "Company") announces receipt of complete drill results for drillhole A24- 016 on the Aurora porphyry copper-molybdenu ...

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Usha Resources Ltd. ("USHA" or the "Company") (TSXV: USHA) (OTCQB: USHAF) (FSE: JO0), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has discovered spodumene at its White Willow Lithium Pegmatite Project ("White Willow"). Highlights: Regional claim map for the Southern Arm ProjectRegional claim map for the Southern Arm Project Map of the White Willow Project with the LCT-trend defined.Map of the White Willow Project wi ...

Jobs available in Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and more ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every time a Georgia Power customer flips the light switch at their home or business, the energy delivered to power that light fixture started at a power generation facility. This August, the company is celebrating Generation Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the more than 1,100 team members who work tirelessly in power plants across state to keep reliable energy flowing to the grid on hot summer days ...

Southern Co. (SO) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term. Over the past month, shares of this power company have returned +11.3%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -6.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, which Southern Co. falls in, has gained 7.5%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction? While media r ...

ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), announced Tuesday their joint participation in the FRA's Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS). This pilot program is designed to enhance communication and transparency to help improve railroad safety. Under the one-year C3RS pilot, dispatchers at Norfolk Southern can report safety concerns with the cert ...

The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call August 1, 2024 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Scott Gammill - Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer Chris Womack - President & Chief Executive Officer Dan Tucker - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Carly Davenport - Goldman Sachs Shar Pourreza - Guggenheim Partners Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Steve Fleishman - Wolfe Research Nick Campanella - Barclays Durgesh Chopra - Evercore IS ...