Nicor Gas' Community Impact Report highlights volunteerism and more than $6M in donations made to 336 Illinois nonprofits

Company exceeds corporate responsibility goals through record community giving NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicor Gas' 2025 Community Impact Report showcases the company's ongoing dedication to strengthening communities across Northern Illinois.

PRNewsWire • Jun 1, 2026

Georgia Power names Anthony Oni as vice president of Corporate Affairs

ATLANTA, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Anthony Oni has joined the company as vice president of Corporate Affairs. In this role, Oni will lead the company's overall communications function, including media relations, social and digital media, branding and advertising, employee communications and more.

PRNewsWire • a day ago

Southern Company Approves Rate Cut for Georgia Power Customers

SO's Georgia PSC approves a rate reduction plan that will save typical residential customers about $50 annually while supporting long-term affordability.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 1, 2026

Georgia PSC approves plan to lower overall rates, deliver annual savings of $50 per year for Georgia Power residential customers

Rate decrease will be effective beginning next month; Total annual savings for all customers of approximately $285 million ATLANTA, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a plan to lower overall rates for customers and deliver annual savings of approximately $50 per year, or $4.04 per month, for the typical residential customer using an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month. Total annual savings for all Georgia Power customers will amount to approximately $285 million.

PRNewsWire • May 28, 2026

Beth Lowry named to Georgia Power Board of Directors

ATLANTA, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Beth Lowry has been elected to the company's board of directors. Lowry currently serves as president and CEO of Holder Construction Company, a $10 billion construction services firm founded in 1960 and based in Atlanta.

PRNewsWire • May 26, 2026

My Top 3 Recession-Proof Utilities Stocks for May 2026

The Southern Company is a well-established, proven player in the utilities business. Brookfield Renewable is being built from the ground up to provide industry-leading dividend growth.

The Motley Fool • May 23, 2026

Georgia Power shares tips, tools and free resources to reduce energy use this summer

Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June if approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission ATLANTA, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures begin to rise across Georgia heading into the heat of summer, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take advantage of free and low-cost energy-efficiency resources that are available to help keep homes comfortable, while managing energy use. By taking small, proactive steps, customers can better manage energy use during the hottest months of the year while maintaining comfort at home.

PRNewsWire • May 22, 2026

Southern Company: Data Center Demand Is Becoming A Long-Term Growth Driver

Southern Company is rated Buy with a $102 target, offering 9% upside as data center-driven electricity demand accelerates revenue growth. Q1 results exceeded expectations: revenue up 8% YoY, adjusted EPS up 7.3% YoY, with data centers boosting wholesale electric sales by 30%. SO's valuation remains attractive; multiples are at or below five-year averages, and the DCF model assumes a 4.61% revenue CAGR and rising margins through 2030.

Seeking Alpha • May 22, 2026

These 3 Utility Stocks Have Been Paying Dividends for Decades and AI Data Centers Just Made Them More Valuable

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24/7 Wall Street • May 21, 2026

Georgia Natural Gas® Reaches 1 Billion Pounds of Carbon Offsets Through Greener Life®

ATLANTA, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) announced today that its Greener Life® program, which helps customers protect the environment by offsetting emissions to make their natural gas usage carbon neutral, reached a new milestone of over 1 billion pounds of carbon emissions offset from the atmosphere. Using the EPA's Greenhouse Gas calculator, that amount is equivalent to recycling more than 20,000 garbage truckloads of waste instead of sending them to a landfill.

PRNewsWire • May 20, 2026