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The target in-service dates for Georgia Power’s Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga., remain unchanged at November 2021 for Unit 3 and November 2022 for Unit 4, the company announced today in its project update filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC).

Workers at Georgia Power’s Vogtle 3 and 4 nuclear expansion near Waynesboro, Georgia, have achieved another major milestone as the process to push water through system piping and mechanical components that feed into the Unit 3 reactor vessel and reactor coolant loops for the first time has begun.

Georgia Power has ordered the first nuclear fuel load for Vogtle Unit 3, the first nuclear fuel order to be placed in more than 30 years for a newly-designed reactor in the U.S. The fuel order marks another significant milestone at the Vogtle nuclear expansion near Waynesboro, Georgia.

Research phase begins at first homes in Georgia Power’s Smart Neighborhood, located in Pulte’s Altus at the Quarter development.

Georgia Public Service Commission has unanimously approved Georgia Power’s 20-year plan to meet the state’s future energy needs, including battery energy storage, 72% more renewable generation by 2024, and environmental plans.

Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Jason Cuevas as vice president for the company's Northeast Region, effective immediately.

Several key milestones at the Vogtle nuclear expansion near Waynesboro, Georgia, have been completed recently, including the placement of the middle containment vessel ring for Unit 4.

Company continues to invest in diverse energy resources to deliver clean, safe, reliable energy at rates that are 16% below the national average.

Company earns highest ranking for Large Utilities in the South for third year in a row.

Customers will receive the credit based upon energy consumption from September 2018 through April 2019.

Georgia Power announced today that plant equipment for Vogtle Unit 3 is now energized, or permanently powered, which is needed to perform all subsequent testing for the unit.

Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected David Poroch as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective immediately.

In honor of Earth Month, hundreds of employees are taking part in dozens of local events working together with neighbors and community partners to increase conservation, restoration and awareness.

Company in process of completely excavating 19 ash ponds nearest waterways and closing remaining 10 using advanced engineering methods and closure technologies.

Georgia Power’s ash pond closure plan for Plant Yates is specifically designed for the site to help ensure water quality is protected every step of the way.

Georgia Power has elected Thomas “Tommy” M. Holder to the company’s board of directors, effective May 1, 2019. Holder is chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Holder Construction Company.

Spring has arrived which means road, tree and utility work is on the rise. Georgia Power, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), encourages motorists to drive alert during National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 8-12.

The study examined the nation's 140 largest electric and natural gas utility brands.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced the loan closure while visiting the Vogtle 3 & 4 site. Construction progress continues on the project with a historic milestone — placement of the containment vessel top for Unit 3.

Georgia Power will build a new 1.4 MW microgrid in Tech Square in Atlanta. The Tech Square Microgrid will begin operating this fall and will be used to show how a microgrid can effectively work as part of the overall electrical grid.

The Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award is presented to leaders, such as Georgia Power’s Dr. Mark Berry, for actively creating new paths for others in science, research, technology and development. 

Georgia Power today filed its 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). The company files an IRP every three years to outline how it will continue to deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to its 2.5 million customers over the next 20 years.

Georgia Power employees, along with any employees affiliated with Southern Company, volunteered across the state on Monday, Jan. 21, as a way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service to all.