SO ▲ +0.2% - The Southern Company $SO - Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program Georgia Power, a major subsidiary of Southern Company, received regulatory approval to add 1,137 MW of solar capacity through the CARES program, which supports renewable energy development and grid modernization. The modest gain reflects investor recognition of the long-term regulated utility benefits from expanding the company's clean energy portfolio, though the market appears to be pricing in the measured, steady-state returns typical of utility infrastructure investments. 10-SEP-2026 10:01 AM ET