Building the future of energy is a big mission, and we’re honored to take it on. Our values set us apart, and they make us who we are.
With more than 35 years of experience at Southern Company, Tom also serves as chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and holds senior positions in a number of business and public policy organizations. Tom is an internationally respected voice on topics that range from energy innovation and economic growth, to cybersecurity.
From leading the nation’s new nuclear initiative with two state-of-the-art units in Georgia to adding more than 4,000 megawatts of renewable energy since 2012, and exploring beyond-the-meter customer solutions through PowerSecure and our partnership with Silicon Valley's Bloom Energy, Southern Company is the only U.S. energy provider investing in an all-of-the-above approach to America's energy future.
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"In everything we do, our goal is to provide people with ways to better meet their economic challenges, build better communities and seek a better future for their children.”
Tom Fanning, Chairman and CEO
Our Management Council is responsible for creating and implementing the company's vision and plan.
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As we build the future of energy, we honor the history of hard work and achievements that laid the groundwork for our success today.
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Southern Company maintains an office and staff in Washington, D.C., to interact with Congress and with agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency. We use outside firms to assist our efforts, and we support a number of trade organizations that engage in lobbying activities as well. We also work with state and local legislators and policymakers.
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