At Southern Power, we are working together to build the future of energy. Our employees ignite the spark in all we do. Meet Rene Laurin in our series "Behind the Megawatts.” As a solar technician at Henrietta Solar Facility, Rene is responsible for performing maintenance actions, operator rounds, troubleshooting and providing a clean and safe work site for various contractors. “I am proud to be a part of Southern Power’s mission,” said Rene. “Contributing to creating a better and brighter future is an honor. Working alongside a great team, knowing that our efforts will provide our customers reliable, affordable and safe energy for years to come, allows me to take pride in my work.”
About us
As America's premier wholesale energy partner, Southern Power builds the future of energy by investing in clean energy solutions for the customers we serve. A subsidiary of Southern Company, we are a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities and other energy customers. Southern Power's business model is founded on a strategy of selling electricity generated by its clean energy assets through long term contracts with high credit quality counterparties. We value strategic partnerships with industry partners that help us deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable generation to our customers.
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http://www.southernpowercompany.com
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- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Wholesale Energy, Wind, Solar, Renewables, Natural Gas, and Energy
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Birmingham, Alabama 35203, US
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At Southern Power, we are working together to build the future of energy. Our employees ignite the spark in all we do. Meet Brent Edwards, an Instrumentation and Controls team leader, in our series "Behind the Megawatts.” Brent oversees the design, implementation and maintenance of control systems and equipment within our facilities. “The incredible variety that my role brings to my daily work life is something that I value at Plant Harris,” said Brent. “On any given day, I could be involved in operations, maintenance, planning, human resources, public relations or even serving our local community. It’s this dynamic environment that I find so rewarding and invigorating about working at Southern Power.”
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In honor of #AmericanCleanPowerWeek, Southern Power’s Chief Compliance Officer and American Clean Power Association executive committee member, John Pemberton, weighs in on how Southern Power is working to build the future of energy.
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This week, we are excited to celebrate #AmericanCleanPowerWeek with American Clean Power Association (ACP). Southern Power is proud to generate over 13,000 MW of clean, safe and reliable energy across 15 states.
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At Southern Power, we are working together to build the future of energy. Our employees ignite the spark in all we do. Meet Christian Atinyo, project manager in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) group, in our series "Behind the Megawatts.” Once a project passes various due diligence evaluations and receives board approval, it transitions to the EPC group to manage the construction project life cycle. During the construction of the new 150 MW South Cheyenne Solar Facility in Wyoming, Christian worked on site as the Southern Power representative.
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Southern Power recently celebrated the completion, construction and operation of South Cheyenne Solar Facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event, attended by Qcells USA, Black Hills Energy, Microsoft, landowners and local media, marked a significant milestone for the company. Southern Power looks forward to being a part of the Cheyenne community.
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Southern Power is proud to join Southern Company in support of the Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund as well as celebrate the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's announcement of $33.5 million in conservation grants. This funding marks a significant milestone in restoring longleaf pine forests, enhancing biodiversity and benefiting rural communities, including four in which Southern Power operates—Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas.
Some news we’re simply pining to share! 🌲 Today NFWF and partners announced a record-breaking $33.5 million in conservation grants from the Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund to safeguard some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. These grants will help restore and protect longleaf pine habitats, supporting wildlife and the communities that depend on thriving forests. Thanks to the incredible support from the Bezos Earth Fund and other key partners, these grants will contribute to the America's Longleaf Restoration Initiative's goal to restore 8 million acres of this precious ecosystem, benefiting species like the gopher tortoise, red-cockaded woodpecker and eastern indigo snake. A special thank you to our partners that make wildlife conservation possible, including: USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), International Paper’s Forestland Stewards Partnership, Southern Company, United States Department of Defense, The Orton Foundation (an affiliate of the Moore Charitable Foundation), Bezos Earth Fund and Energy Transfer. 📷: Longleaf pines in Croatan National Forest #longleaf #conservation #tree #wildlife #climate #forest
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Southern Power is proud to be a part of the $1.3 million pledge to the Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne alongside Black Hills Energy, Microsoft and NextEra. This sustaining gift ensures consistent funding over the next 10 years. We are honored to be able to support the next generation and invest in the communities in which we serve.
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