Southern Co
Southern Energy Data Preview
In 2023, Southern disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Southern also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Finally, Southern also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Southern's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into Southern's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, Southern disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it produced. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Southern's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
What are the main sources or generation technologies used by Southern to produce energy?
In 2023, Southern's energy production came primarily from
- Natural Gas (53.1%)
- Coal (18.11%)
- Nuclear Energy (17.87%)
How diverse is Southernās energy production mix?
In 2023, Southern produced energy using 8 different sources or generation technologies. While moderately diverse, the production mix shows a partial dependence on Natural Gas (53.1%).
Southern's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies
Insights into Southern's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency
In 2023, Southern reported total energy inflows of 742.17 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 52.56 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 689.61 million Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 92.92%, reflecting a 115.58% percentage point increase from the previous year (2022) and a 32.61% percentage point decrease since 2021.
Although Southern's production share has remained fairly stable over the long term, the increase in the most recent year could signal early momentum toward greater self-reliance. This shift may reflect trial initiatives, newly installed capacity, or short-term operational adjustments.
Southern's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time
- Total Energy Produced
- Total Energy Purchased