2022 Sustainability Summary - Flipbook - Page 6
Annual Energy Mix for Electric Generation
2007 (Baseline)
Natural Gas: 16%
Nuclear: 14%
Coal: 69%
Renewables/Other: 1%
Coal
Nuclear
Nuclear: 17%
2020
Coal: 17%
Natural Gas
Renewables/
Other
Natural Gas: 51%
Renewables/Other: 15%
2021
Coal: 21%
Nuclear: 16%
Natural Gas: 48%
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Energy mix percentages include non-affiliate power purchase
agreements.
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Renewables/Other category includes wind, solar, hydropower,
biomass, and landfill gas.
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Energy mix represents all of the energy the Southern Company
system uses to service its retail and wholesale customers. It is not
meant to represent delivered energy mix to any particular retail
customer or class of customers.
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With respect to renewable generation and associated renewable
energy credits (RECs) to the extent an affiliate of Southern
Company has the right to the RECs associated with renewable
energy it generates or purchases, it retains the right to sell the
energy and RECs, either bundled or separately, to retail customers
and third parties.
Renewables/Other: 15%
2022
Coal: 20%
Nuclear: 15%
Natural Gas: 50%
Renewables/Other: 15%
subsidiaries came from clean energy resources,
including nuclear, solar, wind, biomass, landfill gas,
hydropower and others.
→ In July 2023, Vogtle Unit 3 began commercial
operation – the first newly constructed nuclear
unit built in the U.S. in more than three decades.
The in-service date for Unit 4 is projected to be
during the first quarter of 2024. Once Unit 4 is
complete, these units will provide clean, carbonfree nuclear energy for about 1 million customers
in the Southeast.
→ Our industry-leading Research and Development
team has steadfastly pursued emerging technologies,
including advanced nuclear, carbon capture, clean
hydrogen and energy storage, as we seek additional
ways to build a clean energy future.
Effectively aligning our corporate strategy with our
commitments to stakeholders requires the attention
of our entire leadership team, as well as the Board of
Directors. This report summarizes our endeavors and
serves as a road map for stakeholders. We look forward
to engaging with you on these important issues.
We have an incredibly bright future ahead of us
→ Having reliable and affordable energy is essential,
which is why we are focused on making smart
investments to provide reliable and resilient
service to our customers. Severe weather, changing
customer preferences and advancements in
technology continue to transform the way we
provide energy to those we serve.
→ To continue to meet the evolving needs of our
customers, we are expanding our product offerings
to include an even broader array of energy solutions.
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2022 Sustainability Summary
Sincerely,
Christopher C. Womack
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Southern Company
October 2023
