Southern Company's Power Plan Gets a Nod to Meet Surging AI Demand

Key Takeaways Southern Company's 2025 IRP aims to meet an 8,500 MW load increase driven by AI and industry needs. SO's power plan includes 4,000 MW in renewables, 1,500 MW battery storage and 1,000 miles of grid upgrades. Capacity boost features nuclear upgrades, gas additions and 40-year hydro plant modernization efforts.The Southern Company (SO) recently announced that its Georgia Power subsidiary received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (“PSC”) for its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan ...