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PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, has partnered with the PGA TOUR to provide backup power generation for the new PGA TOUR Studios. The 165,000-square-foot multimedia production facility features three PowerSecure PowerBlocks delivering 3750kW of backup capacity, with room for two additional generators. The facility includes eight production rooms, eight audio control rooms, and seven LED studios, capable of managing thousands of feeds and supporting up to 144 cameras.

The setup includes 24/7 monitoring, real-time alerts, and Storm Mode capability for proactive power switching. The Tier 4 Final engines are compatible with both diesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil. This collaboration reinforces Southern Company's existing relationship with PGA TOUR as its Official Energy Company and partner in various golf initiatives.

Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) has commenced construction on 765 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across four Georgia counties. The projects, authorized by the Georgia Public Service Commission, include: Robins BESS (128 MW) in Bibb County, Moody BESS (49.5 MW) in Lowndes County, Hammond BESS (57.5 MW) in Floyd County, and McGrau Ford Phase I & II BESS (530 MW) in Cherokee County. All projects are expected to be operational by late 2026.

The company plans to procure an additional 1,000 MW of battery storage in coming years, including a 13 MW demonstration project at Fort Stewart Army Installation. Georgia Power is also launching customer-focused initiatives, including a Customer-Sited Solar Plus Storage Pilot targeting 50 MW of capacity for residential and small commercial customers.

Georgia Power has announced two key leadership appointments to strengthen its corporate responsibility and regional operations. Audrey King has been named senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation, which supported over 400 organizations in 2024. With 30+ years of experience since 1991, King will lead corporate philanthropy and community engagement initiatives.

Cleve Fann has been appointed senior vice president of Region External Affairs, transitioning from his role in Power Delivery. Fann, who joined in 2000, will oversee regional executives and align strategic planning with customer needs. His leadership of the Grid Investment Program has contributed to high reliability standards across Georgia's communities.

Georgia Power, serving 2.8 million customers across 155 Georgia counties, maintains a diverse energy mix including nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewables. The company is recognized by J.D. Power for customer satisfaction leadership.

Alabama Power has announced the appointment of Stacey Turner as their new Vice President of Environmental Affairs, effective immediately. In her new role, Turner will oversee environmental compliance, strategy, stewardship programs, and operations.

Turner brings significant environmental law expertise to the position, having previously served as associate general counsel for Environmental Policy and Litigation at Southern Company Services. Her prior experience includes leading a team of lawyers at Georgia Power as their lead environmental lawyer and supporting external affairs. She began her career at Morris, Manning & Martin law firm in Atlanta.

The newly appointed VP holds impressive academic credentials, including:

• Juris Doctor from University of Michigan Law School
• Master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism
• Bachelor's degree in journalism from University of Florida