ATLANTA, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, a
Southern Company subsidiary, is partnering with U.S. Army
Garrison Fort Eisenhower as a part
of a $72 million utility energy
service contract (UESC) to increase the energy efficiency of the
55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Ga. The UESC, which is the largest
such contract in Georgia Power's
history, will leverage the utility's knowledge of lighting systems,
mechanical and controls systems, on-site generation and water
conservation to reduce the carbon footprint by focusing on three
key areas – energy efficiency, resiliency and greenhouse gas
reduction.
A utility energy service contract is a limited-source
acquisition between a federal agency and serving utility for energy
management services to improve the overall efficiency of buildings
and mechanical equipment at a location. The improvements,
coordinated by Georgia Power and fellow Southern Company subsidiary
PowerSecure, are expected to reduce energy costs at Fort Eisenhower
by $6 million annually. The project
is expected to take approximately two years with an expected
completion date in the first quarter of 2026.
The key improvement for Fort Eisenhower is the replacement of an
aging diesel generation infrastructure with new natural gas
generation. The upgraded generation will be funded through energy
savings from lighting retrofits, heating and air conditioning
replacement and water conservation.
This investment is in addition to the broader utility
privatization contract with Georgia Power serving as the owner of
Fort Eisenhower's electric utility system. Accelerating electric
framework investments under this contract serves to address the
evolving energy needs of Fort Eisenhower while also reducing its
carbon footprint.
"We are extremely happy to be partnering with Georgia Power for
this project," said Col. Reginald K.
Evans, U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower
Commander. "Replacing Fort Eisenhower's aging diesel powered
generators with natural gas systems is a huge step toward reducing
the installation's carbon footprint, in addition to the energy
savings from the numerous other conservation measures planned."
"We are grateful for this partnership with U.S. Army
Garrison Fort Eisenhower as we work
toward furthering the energy efficiency at the installation and
lessening the carbon footprint," said Latanza Adjei, senior vice president and chief
customer officer for Georgia Power. "Collaborative efforts such as
this are essential for creating a sustainable energy future and
align with our commitment to our customers and communities."
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is
a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the
Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing
clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service
is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in
three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a
competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy
distribution company with national capabilities, a fiber optics
network and telecommunications services. Through an
industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and
sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and
communities' needs while advancing our goal of net zero greenhouse
gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the
needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are
the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into
economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our
corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company
national awards and recognition from numerous organizations,
including Forbes, The Military Times, DiversityInc, Black
Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To
learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia
Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes
nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar,
hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering
world-class service to its customers every day and the company
is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in
customer satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements:
Certain information contained in this release is
forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans
that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information
includes, among other things, the expected completion date and
expected benefits of the UESC. Southern Company and Georgia Power
caution that there are certain factors that can cause actual
results to differ materially from the forward-looking information
that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue
reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a
guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of
uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the
control of Southern Company and Georgia Power; accordingly, there
can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized.
The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Southern
Company's and Georgia Power's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent securities
filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from
management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking
information: the ability to control costs and avoid cost and
schedule overruns during the development, construction, and
operation of facilities or other projects; the inherent risks
involved in generation, transmission, and distribution of
electricity, including accidents, explosions, fires, mechanical
problems, discharges or releases of toxic or hazardous substances
or gases, and other environmental risks; and catastrophic events
such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes,
hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events,
political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences. Southern
Company and Georgia Power expressly disclaim any obligation to
update any forward-looking information.
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