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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 10-Q
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
         
Commission   Registrant, State of Incorporation,   I.R.S. Employer
File Number   Address and Telephone Number   Identification No.
1-3526
  The Southern Company   58-0690070
 
  (A Delaware Corporation)
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(404) 506-5000
   
 
       
1-3164
  Alabama Power Company   63-0004250
 
  (An Alabama Corporation)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, Alabama 35291
(205) 257-1000
   
 
       
1-6468
  Georgia Power Company   58-0257110
 
  (A Georgia Corporation)
241 Ralph McGill Boulevard, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(404) 506-6526
   
 
       
0-2429
  Gulf Power Company   59-0276810
 
  (A Florida Corporation)
One Energy Place
Pensacola, Florida 32520
(850) 444-6111
   
 
       
001-11229
  Mississippi Power Company   64-0205820
 
  (A Mississippi Corporation)
2992 West Beach
Gulfport, Mississippi 39501
(228) 864-1211
   
 
       
333-98553
  Southern Power Company   58-2598670
 
  (A Delaware Corporation)
30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(404) 506-5000
   

 


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     Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
    Large        
    Accelerated   Accelerated   Non-accelerated
Registrant   Filer   Filer   Filer
The Southern Company
  X        
Alabama Power Company
          X
Georgia Power Company
          X
Gulf Power Company
          X
Mississippi Power Company
          X
Southern Power Company
          X
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes o No þ (Response applicable to all registrants.)
             
    Description of   Shares Outstanding
Registrant   Common Stock   at June 30, 2007
The Southern Company
  Par Value $5 Per Share     756,427,551
Alabama Power Company
  Par Value $40 Per Share     15,750,000
Georgia Power Company
  Without Par Value     9,261,500
Gulf Power Company
  Without Par Value     1,792,717
Mississippi Power Company
  Without Par Value     1,121,000
Southern Power Company
  Par Value $0.01 Per Share     1,000
     This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Southern Power Company. Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant on its own behalf. Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating to the other registrants.

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INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2007
                 
            Page
            Number
DEFINITIONS       5
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION       6
       
 
       
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
       
 
       
Item 1.  
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
       
Item 2.  
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
       
               
              8
              9
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              12
              13
               
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Item 3.         32
Item 4.         32

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INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2007
                 
            Page
            Number
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
       
       
 
       
Item 1.         133
Item 1A.         133
Item 2.  
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  Inapplicable
Item 3.  
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  Inapplicable
Item 4.         133
Item 5.         135
Item 6.         136
              140

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DEFINITIONS
     
TERM   MEANING
Alabama Power
  Alabama Power Company
BMA
  Bond Market Association
Clean Air Act
  Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
DOE
  U.S. Department of Energy
Duke Energy
  Duke Energy Corporation
ECO Plan
  Environmental Compliance Overview Plan
EPA
  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ERISA
  Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended
FASB
  Financial Accounting Standards Board
FERC
  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Form 10-K
  Combined Annual Report on Form 10-K of Southern Company, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, and Southern Power for the year ended December 31, 2006 and, with respect to Gulf Power, Amendment No. 1 thereto
Georgia Power
  Georgia Power Company
Gulf Power
  Gulf Power Company
IIC
  Intercompany Interchange Contract
IRC
  Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
IRS
  Internal Revenue Service
KWH
  Kilowatt-hour
LIBOR
  London Interbank Offered Rate
Mirant
  Mirant Corporation
Mississippi Power
  Mississippi Power Company
MW
  Megawatt
NRC
  Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NSR
  New Source Review
PEP
  Performance Evaluation Plan
Power Pool
  The operating arrangement whereby the integrated generating resources of the traditional operating companies and Southern Power are subject to joint commitment and dispatch in order to serve their combined load obligations
PPA
  Power Purchase Agreement
PSC
  Public Service Commission
Rate CNP
  Alabama Power’s certified new plant rate mechanism
Rate ECR
  Alabama Power’s energy cost recovery rate mechanism
Rate NDR
  Alabama Power’s natural disaster recovery rate mechanism
Rate RSE
  Alabama Power’s rate stabilization and equalization rate mechanism
Savannah Electric
  Savannah Electric and Power Company (merged into Georgia Power on July 1, 2006)
SCS
  Southern Company Services, Inc.
SEC
  Securities and Exchange Commission
Southern Company
  The Southern Company
Southern Company system
  Southern Company, the traditional operating companies, Southern Power, and other subsidiaries
Southern Nuclear
  Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Southern Power
  Southern Power Company
traditional operating companies
  Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, and Mississippi Power
wholesale revenues
  revenues generated from sales for resale

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
     This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements concerning the strategic goals for the wholesale business, retail sales growth, customer growth, storm damage cost recovery and repairs, fuel cost recovery, environmental regulations and expenditures, access to sources of capital, projections for postretirement benefit trust contributions, synthetic fuel investments, financing activities, completion or termination of construction projects, impacts of adoption of new accounting rules, PPA revenues, costs of implementing the IIC settlement with the FERC, and estimated construction and other expenditures. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar terminology. There are various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such indicated results will be realized. These factors include:
  the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory change, including legislative and regulatory initiatives regarding deregulation and restructuring of the electric utility industry, implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, environmental laws including regulation of emissions of sulfur, nitrogen, mercury, carbon, soot, or particulate matter and other substances, and also changes in tax and other laws and regulations to which Southern Company and its subsidiaries are subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws and regulations;
  current and future litigation, regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries, including the pending EPA civil actions against certain Southern Company subsidiaries, FERC matters, IRS audits, and Mirant matters;
  the effects, extent, and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Southern Company’s subsidiaries operate;
  variations in demand for electricity, including those relating to weather, the general economy and population, and business growth (and declines);
  available sources and costs of fuels;
  ability to control costs;
  investment performance of Southern Company’s employee benefit plans;
  advances in technology;
  state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to fuel and storm restoration cost recovery;
  the performance of projects undertaken by the non-utility businesses and the success of efforts to invest in and develop new opportunities;
  fluctuations in the level of oil prices;
  the level of production by the synthetic fuel operations at Carbontronics Synfuels Investors LP and Alabama Fuel Products, LLC for the remainder of fiscal year 2007;
  internal restructuring or other restructuring options that may be pursued;
  potential business strategies, including acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses, which cannot be assured to be completed or beneficial to Southern Company or its subsidiaries;
  the ability of counterparties of Southern Company and its subsidiaries to make payments as and when due;
  the ability to obtain new short- and long-term contracts with neighboring utilities;
  the direct or indirect effect on Southern Company’s business resulting from terrorist incidents and the threat of terrorist incidents;
  interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts, including Southern Company’s and its subsidiaries’ credit ratings;
  the ability of Southern Company and its subsidiaries to obtain additional generating capacity at competitive prices;
  catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, hurricanes, pandemic health events such as an avian influenza, or other similar occurrences;
  the direct or indirect effects on Southern Company’s business resulting from incidents similar to the August 2003 power outage in the Northeast;
  the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard setting bodies; and
  other factors discussed elsewhere herein and in other reports (including the Form 10-K) filed by the registrants from time to time with the SEC.
Each registrant expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
                               
Retail revenues
  $ 3,105,056     $ 2,970,387     $ 5,848,867     $ 5,441,800  
Wholesale revenues
    486,877       439,902       967,576       854,771  
Other electric revenues
    129,583       116,095       250,877       227,085  
Other revenues
    50,412       65,119       113,277       131,107  
 
                       
Total operating revenues
    3,771,928       3,591,503       7,180,597       6,654,763  
 
                       
Operating Expenses:
                               
Fuel
    1,457,506       1,307,650       2,774,025       2,356,195  
Purchased power
    100,136       138,843       164,209       243,254  
Other operations
    586,377       587,921       1,151,749       1,150,373  
Maintenance
    289,039       273,292       571,034       556,922  
Depreciation and amortization
    310,286       297,532       616,630       596,458  
Taxes other than income taxes
    184,527       179,200       367,566       354,203  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    2,927,871       2,784,438       5,645,213       5,257,405  
 
                       
Operating Income
    844,057       807,065       1,535,384       1,397,358  
Other Income and (Expense):
                               
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    23,597       10,398       43,771       21,925  
Interest income
    9,660       6,237       20,215       12,909  
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries
    (13,567 )     (12,277 )     (20,302 )     (44,852 )
Leveraged lease income
    9,707       17,599       19,569       35,702  
Impairment loss on equity method investments
          (15,274 )           (15,274 )
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (200,231 )     (180,695 )     (394,255 )     (357,070 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (22,344 )     (30,640 )     (46,171 )     (61,269 )
Preferred and preference dividends of subsidiaries
    (10,130 )     (8,006 )     (20,258 )     (17,021 )
Other income (expense), net
    (6,015 )     11,598       (8,946 )     3,168  
 
                       
Total other income and (expense)
    (209,323 )     (201,060 )     (406,377 )     (421,782 )
 
                       
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    634,734       606,005       1,129,007       975,576  
Income taxes
    205,581       220,782       361,165       328,746  
 
                       
Consolidated Net Income
  $ 429,153     $ 385,223     $ 767,842     $ 646,830  
 
                       
Common Stock Data:
                               
Earnings per share—
                               
Basic
  $ 0.57     $ 0.52     $ 1.02     $ 0.87  
Diluted
  $ 0.56     $ 0.52     $ 1.01     $ 0.87  
Average number of basic shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands)
    755,137       742,515       752,698       742,355  
Average number of diluted shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands)
    759,846       746,387       757,596       746,725  
Cash dividends paid per share of common stock
  $ 0.4025     $ 0.3875     $ 0.7900     $ 0.7600  
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Consolidated net income
  $ 767,842     $ 646,830  
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    732,511       696,048  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
    85,007       262,870  
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    (43,771 )     (21,925 )
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries
    20,302       44,852  
Leveraged lease income
    (19,569 )     (35,702 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    21,510       23,672  
Stock option expense
    23,454       22,186  
Hedge settlements
    7,866       18,502  
Hurricane Katrina grant proceeds-property reserve
    60,000        
Other, net
    (14,026 )     (19,444 )
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    (122,018 )     (140,438 )
Fossil fuel stock
    (113,570 )     (120,420 )
Materials and supplies
    (36,002 )     (42,493 )
Other current assets
    (69,985 )     (21,734 )
Hurricane Katrina grant proceeds
    14,345        
Accounts payable
    (31,681 )     (285,434 )
Accrued taxes
    (82,875 )     (27,938 )
Accrued compensation
    (251,073 )     (263,409 )
Other current liabilities
    26,103       7,605  
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    974,370       743,628  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (1,568,357 )     (1,167,696 )
Investment in restricted cash from pollution control bonds
    (96,049 )      
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases
    (322,509 )     (384,850 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales
    315,629       377,970  
Proceeds from property sales
    28,602       151,760  
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries
    (25,185 )     (52,999 )
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (40,957 )     (40,328 )
Hurricane Katrina capital grant proceeds
    10,869        
Other
    15,877       (44,691 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (1,682,080 )     (1,160,834 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
    (445,605 )     594,563  
Proceeds —
               
Long-term debt
    2,531,500       960,125  
Common stock
    311,485       19,652  
Redemptions —
               
Long-term debt
    (594,387 )     (423,408 )
Long-term debt to affiliate trusts
    (489,691 )     (67,457 )
Preferred stock
          (14,569 )
Common stock repurchased
          (117 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (593,991 )     (564,146 )
Other
    (9,610 )     (26,648 )
 
           
Net cash provided from financing activities
    709,701       477,995  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    1,991       60,789  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    166,846       202,111  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 168,837     $ 262,900  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $26,926 and $9,151 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 391,105     $ 423,312  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 266,273     $ 52,153  
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 168,837     $ 166,846  
Restricted cash
    96,049        
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    1,036,557       942,821  
Unbilled revenues
    379,304       283,275  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    808,805       516,441  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    268,861       329,619  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (23,579 )     (34,901 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    793,216       674,902  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    675,093       648,127  
Vacation pay
    123,058       121,246  
Prepaid expenses
    227,078       127,908  
Other
    200,829       242,735  
 
           
Total current assets
    4,754,108       4,019,019  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    46,192,679       45,484,895  
Less accumulated depreciation
    17,002,815       16,581,886  
 
           
 
    29,189,864       28,903,009  
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost
    325,097       317,429  
Construction work in progress
    2,507,133       1,871,538  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    32,022,094       31,091,976  
 
           
Other Property and Investments:
               
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value
    1,122,298       1,057,534  
Leveraged leases
    965,540       1,138,730  
Other
    260,662       296,484  
 
           
Total other property and investments
    2,348,500       2,492,748  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    923,779       895,446  
Prepaid pension costs
    1,568,358       1,548,983  
Unamortized debt issuance expense
    172,378       171,758  
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt
    295,436       293,016  
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    522,901       845,201  
Other regulatory assets
    933,226       935,804  
Other
    603,966       564,498  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    5,020,044       5,254,706  
 
           
 
               
Total Assets
  $ 44,144,746     $ 42,858,449  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 1,303,192     $ 1,416,898  
Notes payable
    1,495,196       1,940,801  
Accounts payable
    1,059,866       1,081,256  
Customer deposits
    264,610       248,781  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    114,271       110,009  
Other
    315,721       390,716  
Accrued interest
    201,795       183,918  
Accrued vacation pay
    152,855       151,113  
Accrued compensation
    195,240       443,610  
Other
    337,959       385,858  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    5,440,705       6,352,960  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    13,207,639       10,942,025  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
    865,982       1,561,358  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    5,825,941       5,989,063  
Deferred credits related to income taxes
    282,568       291,474  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    491,245       503,217  
Employee benefit obligations
    1,616,061       1,566,591  
Asset retirement obligations
    1,166,455       1,136,982  
Other cost of removal obligations
    1,311,850       1,300,461  
Other regulatory liabilities
    865,278       793,869  
Other
    537,962       305,255  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    12,097,360       11,886,912  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    31,611,686       30,743,255  
 
           
Preferred and Preference Stock of Subsidiaries
    743,929       744,065  
 
           
Common Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Common stock, par value $5 per share —
               
Authorized — 1 billion shares
               
Issued — June 30, 2007: 756,796,440 Shares;
               
— December 31, 2006: 751,863,854 Shares
               
Treasury — June 30, 2007: 368,889 Shares;
               
— December 31, 2006: 5,593,691 Shares
               
Par value
    3,783,982       3,759,319  
Paid-in capital
    1,247,334       1,096,387  
Treasury, at cost
    (9,951 )     (192,309 )
Retained earnings
    6,799,009       6,765,219  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (31,243 )     (57,487 )
 
           
Total Common Stockholders’ Equity
    11,789,131       11,371,129  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 44,144,746     $ 42,858,449  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Consolidated Net Income
  $ 429,153     $ 385,223     $ 767,842     $ 646,830  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Qualifying hedges:
                               
Changes in fair value, net of tax of $14,996, $7,255, $13,429 and $14,385, respectively
    23,839       11,519       21,371       22,911  
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $1,420, $65, $2,679 and $306, respectively
    2,197       (2 )     4,401       288  
Marketable securities:
                               
Change in fair value, net of tax of $1,086, $2,798, $1,904 and $4,407, respectively
    1,320       4,334       2,627       6,855  
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $(361), $-, $(361) and $-, respectively
    (573 )           (573 )      
Pension and other post retirement benefit plans:
                               
Additional prior sevice costs from amendment to non-qualified pension plans, net of tax of $(1,510), $-, $(1,510) and $-, respectively
    (2,424 )           (2,424 )      
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $280, $-, $527 and $-, respectively
    404             842        
 
                       
Total other comprehensive income
    24,763       15,851       26,244       30,054  
 
                       
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 453,916     $ 401,074     $ 794,086     $ 676,884  
 
                       
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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SECOND QUARTER 2007 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2006
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2007 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2006
OVERVIEW
Discussion of the results of operations is focused on Southern Company’s primary business of electricity sales in the Southeast by the traditional operating companies — Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, and Mississippi Power — and Southern Power. Southern Power is an electric wholesale generation subsidiary with market-based rate authority. Southern Company’s other business activities include investments in synthetic fuels and leveraged lease projects, telecommunications, and energy-related services. For additional information on these businesses, see BUSINESS — The Southern Company System — “Traditional operating companies,” “Southern Power,” and “Other Business” in Item 1 of the Form 10-K. For information regarding the synthetic fuel investment, see Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “INCOME TAX MATTERS — Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits” herein.
Southern Company continues to focus on several key performance indicators. These indicators include customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and earnings per share. For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — OVERVIEW — “Key Performance Indicators” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$44.0   11.4   $121.0   18.7
 
Southern Company’s second quarter 2007 earnings were $429.2 million ($0.57 per share) compared to $385.2 million ($0.52 per share) for second quarter 2006.
Southern Company’s year-to-date 2007 earnings were $767.8 million ($1.02 per share) compared to $646.8 million ($0.87 per share) for year-to-date 2006.
The increases for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006 resulted primarily from higher revenues due to customer growth in the Southern Company service area, favorable weather as compared to the same periods in 2006, higher tax credits from the synthetic fuel business, and a retail base rate increase at Alabama Power. Sustained economic strength in the Southern Company service area also contributed to the year-to-date 2007 increase in earnings. The second quarter and year-to-date 2007 increases were partially offset by higher maintenance expense, higher interest expense, higher depreciation and amortization, and a decrease in contributions by market-based rates to large commercial and industrial customers when compared to the same period in 2006.
Retail Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$134.7   4.5   $407.1   7.5
 
In the second quarter 2007, retail revenues were $3.1 billion compared to $3.0 billion for the same period in 2006.
Year-to-date 2007, retail revenues were $5.8 billion compared to $5.4 billion for the same period in 2006.

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Details of the change to retail revenues follow:
                                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    (in millions)   (% change)   (in millions)   (% change)
Retail — prior year
  $ 2,970.4             $ 5,441.8          
Estimated change in —
                               
Rates and pricing
    14.3       0.5       32.1       0.6  
Sales growth
    12.6       0.4       48.9       0.9  
Weather
    10.9       0.3       30.7       0.6  
Fuel and other cost recovery
    96.9       3.3       295.4       5.4  
 
Retail — current year
  $ 3,105.1       4.5 %   $ 5,848.9       7.5 %
 
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased for second quarter and year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006 primarily as a result of an increase in base rates at Alabama Power, partially offset by a decrease in contributions by market-based rates to large commercial and industrial customers.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased for second quarter and year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006 due to a 0.3% and 1.8% increase in retail KWH sales, respectively, resulting from continued customer growth. The number of retail customers increased by 1.6% as of June 2007 compared to June 2006. Sustained economic strength in the Southern Company service area also contributed to the year-to-date 2007 increase.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather increased because of favorable weather for second quarter and year-to-date 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006.
Fuel and other cost recovery revenues increased $96.9 million in the second quarter of 2007 and $295.4 million for year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006. Electric rates for the traditional operating companies include provisions to adjust billings for fluctuations in fuel costs, including the energy component of purchased power costs. Under these provisions, fuel revenues generally equal fuel expenses, including the fuel component of purchased power costs, and do not affect net income.
Wholesale Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$47.0   10.7   $112.8   13.2
 
In the second quarter 2007, wholesale revenues were $486.9 million compared to $439.9 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of a rise in fuel revenues due to a 7.5% increase in the average unit cost of fuel per net KWH generated.
For year-to-date 2007, wholesale revenues were $967.6 million compared to $854.8 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of a rise in fuel revenues due to a 10.5% increase in the average unit cost of fuel per net KWH generated.
Short-term opportunity sales also contributed to the increases over the same periods in 2006 due to favorable weather compared to neighboring territories and a favorable price differential between market prices and Southern Company’s marginal cost. Short-term opportunity sales are made at market-based rates that generally provide a margin above Southern Company’s variable cost to produce the energy.

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Other Electric Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$13.5   11.6   $23.8   10.5
 
In the second quarter 2007, other electric revenues were $129.6 million compared to $116.1 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of an increase in transmission revenues of $5.6 million, an increase in revenues of $3.2 million resulting from increased sales of electricity to co-generation customers due to higher natural gas prices, and an increase in customer fees of $2.0 million.
For year-to-date 2007, other electric revenues were $250.9 million compared to $227.1 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of an increase in transmission revenues of $12.4 million, an increase in customer fees of $3.5 million, and an increase in outdoor lighting revenues of $3.4 million.
Transmission revenues are generally offset by related expenses and do not significantly affect net income.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                                 
    Second Quarter 2007   Year-to-Date 2007
    vs.   vs.
    Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2006
    (change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
Fuel
  $ 149.9       11.5     $ 417.8       17.7  
Purchased power
    (38.7 )     (27.9 )     (79.0 )     (32.5 )
                     
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 111.2             $ 338.8          
                     
Fuel and purchased power expenses for the second quarter 2007 were $1.6 billion compared to $1.4 billion for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase in fuel and purchased power expenses was due to a $98.3 million net increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power as well as a $12.9 million net increase related to total KWH generated and purchased when compared to the same period in 2006. The net increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power for the second quarter 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 resulted from rising fossil fuel prices and a 4.5% increase in fossil fuel generation by Southern Company-owned facilities primarily due to a 58.0% decrease in hydro generation from lack of rainfall.
Fuel and purchased power expenses for year-to-date 2007 were $2.9 billion compared to $2.6 billion for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase in fuel and purchased power expenses was due to a $240.4 million net increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power as well as a $98.4 million net increase related to total KWH generated and purchased when compared to the same period in 2006. The net increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power for year-to-date 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 resulted from rising fossil fuel prices and an 8.0% increase in fossil fuel generation by Southern Company-owned facilities primarily due to a 47.4% decrease in hydro generation from lack of rainfall.
Details of Southern Company’s cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
                                                 
    Second Quarter   Second Quarter           Year-to-Date   Year-to-Date    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change   2007   2006   % change
    (cents per net KWH)           (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    2.88       2.68       7.5       2.84       2.57       10.5  
Purchased power
    5.93       6.16       (3.7 )     4.95       5.53       (10.5 )
 

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Increases in fuel expense at the traditional operating companies are generally offset by fuel revenues and do not affect net income. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC and State PSC Matters — Retail Fuel Cost Recovery” herein for additional information. Fuel expenses incurred under Southern Power’s PPAs are generally the responsibility of the counterparties and do not significantly affect net income.
Maintenance Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$15.7   5.8   $14.1   2.5
 
In the second quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $289.0 million compared to $273.3 million in the same period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, maintenance expense was $571.0 million compared to $556.9 million in the same period in 2006.
The second quarter and year-to-date 2007 increases were primarily a result of timing differences related to maintenance performed on power generation facilities and increased costs associated with these maintenance activities.
Depreciation and Amortization
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$12.8   4.3   $20.1   3.4
 
In the second quarter 2007, depreciation and amortization was $310.3 million compared to $297.5 million in the same period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, depreciation and amortization was $616.6 million compared to $596.5 million in the same period in 2006.
The second quarter and year-to-date 2007 increases were a result of the acquisitions of Plants DeSoto and Rowan in June and September 2006, respectively, as well as additional investment in environmental projects, primarily at Alabama Power and Georgia Power.
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$13.2   126.9   $21.9   99.6
 
In the second quarter 2007, allowance for equity funds used during construction was $23.6 million compared to $10.4 million in the same period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, allowance for equity funds used during construction was $43.8 million compared to $21.9 million in the same period in 2006.
The second quarter and year-to-date 2007 increases were a result of additional investment in environmental projects as well as transmission and distribution projects, primarily at Alabama Power and Georgia Power.

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Equity in Losses of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)
  (% change)
  (change in millions)
  (% change)
$1.3   10.5   $(24.6)   (54.7)
 
The second quarter 2007 equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries was $13.6 million compared to $12.3 million for the same period in 2006. Southern Company made investments in two synthetic fuel production facilities that generate operating losses. These investments also allow Southern Company to claim federal income tax credits that offset these operating losses and make the projects profitable. The increase in equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries for the second quarter 2007 when compared with the same period in 2006 was primarily the result of higher operating expenses at one of the synthetic fuel entities due to idled production for a portion of the second quarter 2006. The increase was partially offset by the termination of Southern Company’s membership interest in the other synthetic fuel entity in 2006 which eliminated the funding obligation and Southern Company’s share of losses for the second quarter 2007. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Income Tax Matters — Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits” and Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “INCOME TAX MATTERS — Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits” herein for further information.
For year-to-date 2007, equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries was $20.3 million compared to $44.9 million for the same period in 2006. The decrease in equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries for year-to-date 2007 when compared with the same period in 2006 was primarily the result of terminating Southern Company’s membership interest in one of the synthetic fuel entities in 2006 which eliminated the funding obligation and Southern Company’s share of losses for year-to-date 2007, partially offset by higher operating expenses at the other synthetic fuel entity due to idled production for a portion of second quarter 2006.
Leveraged Lease Income
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)
  (% change)
  (change in millions)
  (% change)
$(7.9)   (44.8)   $(16.1)   (45.2)
 
Leveraged lease income for the second quarter 2007 was $9.7 million compared to $17.6 million for the corresponding period in 2006.
Leveraged lease income for year-to-date 2007 was $19.6 million compared to $35.7 million for the corresponding period in 2006.
Southern Company has several leveraged lease agreements which relate to international and domestic energy generation, distribution, and transportation assets. Southern Company receives federal income tax deductions for depreciation and amortization, as well as interest on long-term debt related to these investments. The adoption of FASB Staff Position No. FAS 13-2 (FSP 13-2), “Accounting for a Change or Projected Change in the Timing of Cash Flows Relating to Income Taxes Generated by a Leveraged Lease Transaction” resulted in decreases to leveraged lease pre-tax income of $6.6 million and $13.1 million for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2006. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Income Tax Matters — Leveraged Lease Transactions” and Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “INCOME TAX MATTERS — Leveraged Lease Transactions” herein for further information.
Impairment Loss on Equity Method Investments
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)
  (% change)
  (change in millions)
  (% change)
$(15.3)   (100.0)   $(15.3)   (100.0)
 

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Impairment loss on equity method investments for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 was $0.0 million compared to $15.3 million for the corresponding periods in 2006.
The second quarter and year-to-date 2007 decreases were a result of impairment losses of $15.3 million recognized during the second quarter 2006 related to Southern Company’s investments in two synthetic fuel production facilities. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Income Tax Matters — Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits” and Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “INCOME TAX MATTERS — Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits” herein for further information.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)
  (% change)
  (change in millions)
  (% change)
$19.5   10.8   $37.2   10.4
 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized for the second quarter 2007 was $200.2 million compared to $180.7 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was a result of a $27.0 million increase associated with $1.7 billion in additional debt outstanding at June 30, 2007 compared to June 30, 2006 and higher interest rates associated with the issuance of new long-term debt. Also contributing to the increase was $2.9 million related to an increase in average interest rates on variable rate debt. These increases were partially offset by $10.5 million associated with capitalized interest and allowance for debt funds used during construction. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Financing Activities” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K and herein for additional information.
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized for year-to-date 2007 was $394.3 million compared to $357.1 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was a result of a $44.6 million increase associated with $1.7 billion in additional debt outstanding at June 30, 2007 compared to June 30, 2006 and higher interest rates associated with the issuance of new long-term debt. Also contributing to the increase was $10.3 million related to an increase associated in average interest rates on variable rate debt. These increases were partially offset by $17.8 million associated with capitalized interest and allowance for debt funds used during construction.
Interest Expense to Affiliate Trusts
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)
  (% change)
  (change in millions)
  (% change)
$(8.3)   (27.1)   $(15.1)   (24.6)
 
Interest expense to affiliate trusts for the second quarter 2007 was $22.3 million compared to $30.6 million for the corresponding period in 2006.
Interest expense to affiliate trusts for year-to-date 2007 was $46.2 million compared to $61.3 million for the corresponding period in 2006.
The second quarter and year-to-date 2007 decreases were primarily a result of the redemption of long-term debt payable to affiliated trusts in December 2006.
Other Income (Expense), Net
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)
  (% change)
  (change in millions)
  (% change)
$(17.6)   N/M   $(12.1)   N/M
 
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In the second quarter 2007, other income (expense), net was $(6.0) million compared to $11.6 million for the same period in 2006 primarily as a result of a $10.0 million increase in expense due to changes in the value of derivative transactions in the second quarter 2007 and the release of $6.3 million in certain obligations associated with the termination of Southern Company’s membership interest in a synthetic fuel entity in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, other income (expense), net was $(8.9) million compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2006 primarily as a result of the release of $6.3 million in certain obligations associated with the termination of Southern Company’s membership interest in a synthetic fuel entity in 2006, $6.2 million related to changes in the value of derivative transactions, and a $4.9 million decrease in miscellaneous income deductions. Partially offsetting the year-to-date 2007 decrease was Alabama Power’s recognition of $5.0 million associated with the consent decree entered in the NSR litigation in 2006. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Environmental Matters — New Source Review Actions” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “NEW SOURCE REVIEW LITIGATION” herein for further information.
Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(15.2)   (6.9)   $32.5   9.9
 
Income taxes for the second quarter 2007 were $205.6 million compared to $220.8 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The decrease was due primarily to the recognition of state income tax credits by Georgia Power as well as an increase in allowance for equity funds used during construction. See Note (H) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “EFFECTIVE TAX RATES” herein for further information. Also contributing to the decrease was a $16.7 million reduction to tax credit reserves for synthetic fuel tax credits in second quarter 2007 compared to the same period in 2006 and an $11.3 million increase in synthetic fuel tax credits in 2007 due to idled production at one of the synthetic fuel entities for a portion of second quarter 2006. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Income Tax Matters — Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits” and Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “INCOME TAX MATTERS — Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits” herein for further information. The decrease in income tax expense was partially offset by higher pre-tax earnings and a $13.3 million decrease in synthetic fuel tax credits as a result of terminating the membership interest in one of the synthetic fuel entities in 2006.
Income taxes for year-to-date 2007 were $361.2 million compared to $328.7 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was due to higher pre-tax earnings and a $39.5 million decrease in synthetic fuel tax credits as a result of terminating the membership interest in one of the synthetic fuel entities in 2006. The increase in income tax expense was partially offset by an $11.3 million increase in synthetic fuel tax credits in 2007 due to idled production at the other synthetic fuel entity for a portion of second quarter 2006 and a $34.0 million reduction to synthetic tax credit reserves for year-to-date 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. The increase in income tax expense was also partially offset by the recognition of state income tax credits by Georgia Power during the second quarter 2007 as well as an increase in allowance for equity funds used during construction.
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Southern Company’s future earnings potential. The level of Southern Company’s future earnings depends on numerous factors that affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Southern Company’s primary business of selling electricity. These factors include the traditional operating companies’ ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment that continues to allow for the recovery of all prudently incurred costs during a time of increasing costs. Another

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major factor is the profitability of the competitive market-based wholesale generating business and federal regulatory policy, which may impact Southern Company’s level of participation in this market. Future earnings for the electricity business in the near term will depend, in part, upon growth in energy sales, which is subject to a number of factors. These factors include weather, competition, new energy contracts with neighboring utilities, energy conservation practiced by customers, the price of electricity, the price elasticity of demand, and the rate of economic growth in the service area. For additional information relating to these issues, see RISK FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental regulations could affect earnings if such costs cannot be fully recovered in rates on a timely basis. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Environmental Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
New Source Review Litigation
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — New Source Review Actions” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Environmental Matters — New Source Review Actions” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding a civil action brought by the EPA alleging that Alabama Power had violated the NSR provisions of the Clean Air Act and related state laws with respect to certain of its coal-fired generating facilities. The plaintiffs’ appeal against Alabama Power was stayed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit pending the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a similar case against Duke Energy. On April 2, 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Duke Energy case. On April 26, 2007, the plaintiffs filed a motion to vacate and remand the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama’s decision in the Alabama Power case based on the Supreme Court’s decision in Duke Energy. On June 7, 2007, the Eleventh Circuit declined the plaintiffs’ request and instead issued a brief stay of appeal to allow the plaintiffs to file a motion for relief from judgment with the District Court in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Duke Energy. On July 23, 2007, the plaintiffs filed such a motion. If the District Court grants the motion, the Eleventh Circuit will remand the case back to the District Court for further proceedings. If the motion is denied, the Eleventh Circuit will retain jurisdiction over the case and the appeal will move forward. The final resolution of these claims is dependent on these appeals and possible further court action and, therefore, cannot be determined at this time.
Eight-Hour Ozone Regulations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Statutes and Regulations — Air Quality” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding revisions to the eight-hour ozone air quality standard. On June 20, 2007, the EPA proposed additional revisions to the current eight-hour ozone standard which, if enacted, could result in designation of new nonattainment areas within Southern Company’s service territory. The EPA has requested comment and is expected to make a determination regarding finalization of a revised standard in 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Fine Particulate Matter Regulations
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7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding nonattainment designations for the fine particulate matter air quality standard. In March 2007, the EPA finalized its fine particulate matter implementation rule, requiring submittal of state plans for addressing the nonattainment designations by April 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter depends on the development and submittal of those state plans and the resolution of pending legal challenges and, therefore, cannot be determined at this time.
Georgia Multi-Pollutant Rule
On June 27, 2007, the State of Georgia approved a new “multi-pollutant” rule for certain existing coal-fired electric utility steam generating units in Georgia. The rule is designed to reduce emissions of mercury, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and fine particulates state-wide by requiring installation of specified control technologies at each affected unit by a date certain between December 31, 2008 and June 1, 2015. This rule will require the installation of controls on the majority of Georgia Power’s coal-fired units. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Statutes and Regulations — General” in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a discussion of estimated compliance costs for 2007 through 2009. If compliance costs cannot be fully recovered in rates on a timely basis, Southern Company’s financial statements would be adversely impacted. See “FERC and State PSC Matters — Georgia Power Retail Base Rate Recovery” for information on Georgia Power’s request to increase retail rates effective January 1, 2008.
Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Environmental Matters — Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information on litigation involving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at four of the units at Plant Wansley. On June 18, 2007, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia approved a settlement between the parties resolving all remaining issues and dismissed the case. There was no material impact on Southern Company’s financial statements.
Florida Greenhouse Gas Executive Orders
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters - Global Climate Issues” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding domestic efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. On July 13, 2007, the Governor of the State of Florida signed three executive orders addressing reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the state, including statewide emission reduction targets beginning in 2017. Included in the orders is a directive to the Secretary of Environmental Protection to develop rules adopting maximum allowable emissions levels of greenhouse gases for electric utilities, consistent with the statewide emission reduction targets, and a request to the Florida PSC to initiate rulemaking requiring utilities to produce at least 20% of their electricity from renewable sources. The impact of these orders on Southern Company will depend on the development, adoption, and implementation of any rules governing greenhouse gas emissions, and the ultimate outcome cannot be determined at this time.
FERC and State PSC Matters
Market-Based Rate Authority
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” in Item 8 of the

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Form 10-K for information regarding the proceedings initiated by the FERC in December 2004 to assess Southern Company’s generation dominance within its retail service territory and in May 2005 to determine whether Southern Company satisfies the other three parts of the FERC’s market-based rate analysis: transmission market power, barriers to entry, and affiliate abuse or reciprocal dealing.
In late June and July 2007, hearings were held in the December 2004 proceeding and Southern Company anticipates a decision in November 2007. On June 21, 2007, the FERC issued an order terminating the May 2005 proceeding, based upon its final approval of the settlement in the IIC proceeding discussed below.
In addition, on June 21, 2007, the FERC issued its final rule regarding market-based rate authority. The FERC generally retained its current market-based rate standards. The impact of this order and its effect on the generation dominance proceeding cannot now be determined.
Intercompany Interchange Contract
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceeding initiated by the FERC in May 2005 to examine (1) the provisions of the IIC among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Savannah Electric, Southern Power, and SCS, as agent, under the terms of which the Power Pool is operated, and, in particular, the propriety of the continued inclusion of Southern Power as a party to the IIC, (2) whether any parties to the IIC have violated the FERC’s standards of conduct applicable to utility companies that are transmission providers, and (3) whether Southern Company’s code of conduct defining Southern Power as a “system company” rather than a “marketing affiliate” is just and reasonable.
On April 19, 2007, the FERC approved, with certain modifications, the compliance filing submitted by Southern Company on November 6, 2006. The compliance plan largely involves functional separation and information restrictions related to marketing activities conducted on behalf of Southern Power. Implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Southern Company’s financial statements.
Retail Fuel Cost Recovery
The traditional operating companies each have established fuel cost recovery rates approved by their respective state PSCs. Over the past several years, the traditional operating companies have experienced higher than expected fuel costs for coal, natural gas, and uranium. These higher fuel costs have resulted in under recovered fuel costs included in the balance sheets of approximately $1.3 billion at June 30, 2007. Gulf Power and Mississippi Power were granted increased fuel billing factors effective January 1, 2007. Georgia Power was granted an increase effective March 2007. Alabama Power was ordered to increase its fuel billing factor effective July 2007. Operating revenues are adjusted for differences in actual recoverable fuel costs and amounts billed in current regulated rates. Accordingly, changes to the billing factors will have no significant effect on Southern Company’s revenues or net income but will affect cash flow. The traditional operating companies will continue to monitor the under recovered fuel cost balance in light of these higher fuel costs. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “PSC Matters — Fuel Cost Recovery” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Alabama Power Retail Regulatory Matters” and “Georgia Power Retail Regulatory Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.

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Georgia Power Retail Base Rate Filing
On June 29, 2007, Georgia Power filed a request to increase retail base rates with the Georgia PSC. The request includes an increase effective January 1, 2008 of approximately $406.7 million, or 5.98%, in retail revenues, based on a future test year ending July 31, 2008 and a proposed retail return on common equity of 12.5%. The majority of the increase in retail revenues is being requested to cover the costs of environmental compliance and continued investment in new generation, transmission, and distribution facilities to support growth and ensure reliability. The remainder of the increase would include recovery of higher operation, maintenance, and other investment costs to meet the rising demand for electricity.
Georgia Power is currently operating under a three-year retail rate order that expires December 31, 2007. Under the terms of the existing order, earnings are evaluated annually against a retail return on common equity range of 10.25% to 12.25%. Two-thirds of any earnings above the 12.25% return are applied to rate refunds, with the remaining one-third retained by Georgia Power. The order required Georgia Power to file a general rate case by July 1, 2007. Georgia Power expects the Georgia PSC to issue a final order in this matter on December 20, 2007. In addition to the traditional test period request, Georgia Power filed information for a three-year rate plan option that includes additional increases of approximately $191 million, or 2.65%, and $45 million, or 0.61%, in retail revenues effective January 1, 2009 and 2010, respectively, to cover the costs of additional environmental controls and certified PPAs. The final outcome of this matter cannot now be determined. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — “Future Earnings Potential — PSC Matters — Georgia Power” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Georgia Power Retail Regulatory Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (K) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for additional information.
Mississippi Power Storm Damage Cost Recovery
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “PSC Matters — Storm Damage Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding storm restoration costs in connection with Hurricane Katrina and a financing order issued by the Mississippi PSC that authorized the issuance of $121.2 million of storm restoration bonds under a state bond program. The storm restoration bonds were issued by the Mississippi Development Bank on June 1, 2007 on behalf of the State of Mississippi. On June 1, 2007, Mississippi Power received a grant payment of $85.2 million from the State of Mississippi representing recovery of $25.2 million in retail storm restoration costs incurred or to be incurred and $60.0 million to increase Mississippi Power’s property damage reserve. Mississippi Power will receive the remaining bond proceeds as expenditures are incurred to construct a new storm operations center. See Note (D) to the Condensed Financial statements herein for additional information.
Mirant Matters
Mirant was an energy company with businesses that included independent power projects and energy trading and risk management companies in the U.S. and selected other countries. It was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southern Company until its initial public offering in October 2000. In April 2001, Southern Company completed a spin-off to its shareholders of its remaining ownership, and Mirant became an independent corporate entity. In July 2003, Mirant filed for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Mirant Matters — Mirant Bankruptcy” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding Southern Company’s contingent liabilities associated with Mirant, including guarantees of contractual commitments, litigation, and joint and several liabilities in connection with the consolidated federal income tax return.

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MC Asset Recovery Litigation
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Mirant Matters — MC Asset Recovery Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding a suit between MC Asset Recovery, a special purpose subsidiary of Reorganized Mirant, and Southern Company. On March 28, 2007, MC Asset Recovery filed a Fourth Amended Complaint. Among other things, the Fourth Amended Complaint adds a claim under the Federal Debt Collection Procedure Act (FDCPA) to avoid certain transfers from Mirant to Southern Company and withdraws the breach of fiduciary duty claim the court struck as a result of Southern Company’s motion for summary judgment. MC Asset Recovery claims to have standing to assert violations of the FDCPA and to recover property on behalf of the Mirant debtors’ estates. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Mirant Securities Litigation
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Mirant Matters — Mirant Securities Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding a class action lawsuit that several Mirant shareholders (plaintiffs) originally filed against Mirant and certain Mirant officers in May 2002. In November 2002, Southern Company, certain former and current senior officers of Southern Company, and 12 underwriters of Mirant’s initial public offering were added as defendants. On March 24, 2006, the plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration requesting that the court vacate that portion of its July 14, 2003 order dismissing the plaintiffs’ claims based upon Mirant’s alleged improper energy trading and marketing activities involving the California energy market. On March 6, 2007, the court granted plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration, reinstated the California energy market claims, and granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion to compel certain class certification discovery. On March 21, 2007, defendants filed renewed motions to dismiss the California energy claims on grounds originally set forth in their 2003 motions to dismiss, but which were not addressed by the court. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Southern Company Employee Savings Plan Litigation
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Mirant Matters — Southern Company Employee Savings Plan Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information related to the pending settlement of a class action complaint filed under ERISA in June 2004, and amended in December 2004 and November 2005, on behalf of a purported class of participants in or beneficiaries of The Southern Company Employee Savings Plan at any time since April 2, 2001 and whose plan accounts included investments in Mirant common stock. On June 12, 2007, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia issued a preliminary approval of the December 2006 settlement agreement and set a fairness hearing for August 2007. If approved, there will be no material impact on the financial statements of Southern Company. Pending final settlement approval, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
Income Tax Matters
Leveraged Lease Transactions
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Income Tax Matters — Leveraged Lease Transactions” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Income Tax Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “INCOME TAX MATTERS — Leveraged Lease Transactions” herein for information regarding IRS challenges to Southern Company’s transactions related to international leveraged leases that could have material impacts on Southern Company’s financial statements. Effective January 1, 2007, Southern Company adopted FSP 13-2, which amends FASB Statement No. 13, “Accounting for Leases” requiring recalculation of the rate of return and the allocation of income whenever the projected timing of the

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income tax cash flows generated by a leveraged lease is revised with recognition of the resulting gain or loss in the year of the revision. FSP 13-2 also requires that all recognized tax positions in a leveraged lease must be measured in accordance with the criteria in FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” and any changes resulting from FIN 48 must be reflected as a change in important lease assumptions as of the date of adoption. The cumulative effect of initially adopting FSP 13-2 was recorded as an adjustment to beginning retained earnings. For the lease-in-lease-out (LILO) transaction settled with the IRS in February 2005, the cumulative effect of adopting FSP 13-2 was a $17 million reduction in retained earnings. With respect to Southern Company’s sale-in-lease-out (SILO) transactions, the adoption of FSP 13-2 reduced retained earnings by $108 million and the adoption of FIN 48 reduced beginning retained earnings by an additional $15 million. The adjustments to retained earnings are non-cash charges and will be recognized as income over the remaining terms of the affected leases. Any future changes in the projected or actual income tax cash flows will result in an additional recalculation of the net investment in the leases and will be recorded currently in income. The ultimate impact on Southern Company’s net income will be dependent on the outcome of pending litigation, but could be significant, and potentially material. Southern Company believes these transactions are valid leases for U.S. tax purposes and the related deductions are allowable. Southern Company is continuing to pursue resolution of these matters through administrative appeals and litigation; however, the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot now be determined.
Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits
As discussed in MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Income Tax Matters — Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K, Southern Company has an investment in an entity that produces synthetic fuel and receives tax credits under Section 45K (formerly Section 29) of the IRC. In accordance with Section 45K of the IRC, these tax credits are subject to limitation as the annual average price of oil (as determined by the DOE) increases over a specified, inflation-adjusted dollar amount published in the spring of the subsequent year. Southern Company, along with its partners in this investment, has continued to monitor oil prices. Reserves against tax credits earned in 2007 of $7.3 million have been recorded in the first six months of 2007 due to projected phase-outs of the credits in 2007 as a result of current and projected future oil prices.
Construction Projects
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Project
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Construction Projects — Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the development by Southern Power and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) of an IGCC project in Orlando, Florida at OUC’s Stanton Energy site. Since the definitive agreements relating to the development of the project were executed in December 2005, the estimated costs of the gasifier portion have increased due primarily to increases in commodity costs and increased market demand for labor. Southern Power had the option under the original agreements to end its participation in the gasifier portion of the project at the end of the project definition phase, which has been completed. On March 29, 2007, Southern Power’s Board of Directors approved the continuation and the completion of the design, engineering, and construction of the gasifier portion of the project. Southern Power and OUC will share 65% and 35% of the estimated cost increase, respectively, under the proposed amended agreements. In April 2007, OUC approved its portion of the cost increase, subject to the DOE’s approval of the additional funding. On May 8, 2007, SCS, as agent for Southern Power, and the DOE entered into an amendment to the February 2006 cooperative agreement to increase the DOE’s funding for the gasifier portion of the project by $58.75 million.

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Nuclear
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Construction Projects — Nuclear” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for information regarding a development agreement between Southern Nuclear and Duke Energy to evaluate the potential construction of a new two-unit nuclear plant at a jointly owned site in Cherokee County, South Carolina. In March 2007, the Southern Nuclear Board of Directors voted to withdraw from any further development of this project and a notice of withdrawal from the project was provided to Duke Energy. Adjustments to the carrying value of the related assets were recorded in the first quarter 2007 and were not material to the financial statements. During the second quarter 2007, Duke Energy chose to independently continue with the project and purchased Southern Company’s interest in the project with no material effect on Southern Company’s financial statements. This matter is now concluded.
Other Matters
Southern Company is subject to certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Southern Company’s business activities are subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment. Litigation over environmental issues and claims of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air quality standards, has increased generally throughout the United States. In particular, personal injury claims for damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials have become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation against Southern Company and its subsidiaries cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the liabilities, if any, arising from such current proceedings would have a material adverse effect on Southern Company’s financial statements.
See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Southern Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Southern Company in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material impact on Southern Company’s results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the financial statements. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — ACCOUNTING POLICIES - “Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a complete discussion of Southern Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates related to Electric Utility Regulation, Contingent Obligations, and Unbilled Revenues.
New Accounting Standards
Income Taxes
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on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 were applied to all tax positions beginning January 1, 2007. The impact on Southern Company’s financial statements was a reduction to beginning 2007 retained earnings of approximately $15 million related to Southern Company’s SILO transactions. See Note (I) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for details regarding the financial statement impact of the adoption.
Leveraged Leases
Effective January 1, 2007, Southern Company adopted FSP 13-2. The cumulative effect of initially adopting FSP 13-2 was recorded as an adjustment to beginning retained earnings. For the LILO transaction settled with the IRS in February 2005, the cumulative effect of adopting FSP 13-2 was a $17 million reduction in retained earnings. With respect to Southern Company’s SILO transactions, the adoption of FSP 13-2 reduced retained earnings by $108 million. The adjustments to retained earnings are non-cash charges and will be recognized as income over the remaining terms of the affected leases. Any future changes in the projected or actual income tax cash flows will result in an additional recalculation of the net investment in the leases and will be recorded currently in income. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Income Tax Matters — Leveraged Lease Transactions” and Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under “INCOME TAX MATTERS — Leveraged Lease Transactions” herein for further details about the effect of FSP 13-2.
Fair Value Measurement
The FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157 (SFAS No. 157), “Fair Value Measurements” in September 2006. This standard provides guidance on how to measure fair value where it is permitted or required under other accounting pronouncements. SFAS No. 157 also requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Southern Company plans to adopt SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
Fair Value Option
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159 (SFAS No. 159), “Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” This standard permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Southern Company plans to adopt SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing its impact.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Southern Company’s financial condition and liquidity position remained stable at June 30, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $974 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $744 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The $230 million increase is primarily due to the increase in net income as previously discussed and a reduction in the outflow of cash for accounts payable, primarily related to gas purchases. Net cash used for investing activities totaled $1.7 billion primarily due to gross property additions to utility plant of $1.6 billion. Net cash provided from financing activities totaled $710 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $478 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was primarily the result of additional common stock and long-term debt issuances.
Significant balance sheet changes for the first six months of the year include a $1.5 billion increase in long-term debt, which was used primarily for the repayment of short-term debt, redemptions of long-term debt payable to affiliated trusts, construction expenditures, and general corporate purposes. Total property, plant, and equipment, net of depreciation, increased $930 million during the first six months of 2007 primarily from the purchase and installation of environmental equipment and transmission and distribution construction.

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The market price of Southern Company’s common stock at June 30, 2007 was $34.29 per share (based on the closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange) and the book value was $15.59 per share, representing a market-to-book ratio of 220%, compared to $36.86, $15.24, and 242%, respectively, at the end of 2006. The dividend for the second quarter 2007 was $0.4025 per share compared to $0.3875 per share in the second quarter 2006.
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a description of Southern Company’s capital requirements for its construction program and other funding requirements associated with scheduled maturities of long-term debt, as well as the related interest, preferred and preference stock dividends, leases, trust funding requirements, and other purchase commitments. Approximately $1.3 billion will be required by June 30, 2008 for redemptions and maturities of long-term debt.
Sources of Capital
Southern Company intends to meet its future capital needs through internal cash flow and external security issuances. Equity capital can be provided from any combination of Southern Company’s stock plans, private placements, or public offerings. The amount and timing of additional equity capital to be raised will be contingent on Southern Company’s investment opportunities. Southern Company does not currently anticipate any equity offerings in 2007 outside of its existing stock option plan, the employee savings plan, and the Southern Investment Plan. The traditional operating companies and Southern Power plan to obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes from sources similar to those used in the past, which were primarily from operating cash flows, security issuances, term loans, short-term borrowings, and equity contributions from Southern Company. However, the amount, type, and timing of any financings, if needed, will depend upon prevailing market conditions, regulatory approval, and other factors. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Sources of Capital” of Southern Company in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Southern Company’s current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued use of short-term debt as a funding source to meet scheduled maturities of long-term debt as well as cash needs which can fluctuate significantly due to the seasonality of the business. To meet short-term cash needs and contingencies, Southern Company has substantial cash flow from operating activities and access to capital markets, including commercial paper programs. At June 30, 2007, Southern Company and its subsidiaries had approximately $168.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, $96.0 million of restricted cash related to the sale of pollution control bonds which may be used only for future project costs, and approximately $3.4 billion of unused credit arrangements with banks, of which $426 million expire in 2007 and $2.9 billion expire in 2008 and beyond. Approximately $79 million of the credit facilities expiring in 2007 and 2008 allow for the execution of term loans for an additional two-year period, and approximately $343 million contain provisions allowing one-year term loans. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Southern Company and certain of its subsidiaries extended the final maturity of $2.4 billion of their facilities from 2011 to 2012 and Southern Company entered into a five-year $500 million credit facility that replaced a $250 million agreement. See Note 6 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Bank Credit Arrangements” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information. The traditional operating companies may also meet short-term cash needs through a Southern Company subsidiary organized to issue and sell commercial paper and extendible commercial notes at the request and for the benefit of each of the traditional operating companies. At June 30, 2007, the Southern Company system had outstanding commercial paper of $1.2 billion, bank notes of $150 million, and extendible commercial notes of $107 million. Management believes that the need for working capital can be adequately met by utilizing commercial paper programs and lines of credit without maintaining large cash balances.

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Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Note 7 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Operating Leases” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information related to Mississippi Power’s lease of a combined cycle generating facility at Plant Daniel.
Credit Rating Risk
Southern Company does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. There are certain contracts that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit rating change to BBB and Baa2, or BBB- or Baa3 or below. These contracts are primarily for physical electricity purchases and sales. At June 30, 2007, the maximum potential collateral requirements at a BBB and Baa2 rating were approximately $9 million and at a BBB- or Baa3 rating were approximately $281 million. The maximum potential collateral requirements at a rating below BBB- or Baa3 were approximately $909 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Southern Power entered into a contract for electric capacity and energy. This contract also contains a provision that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a change in credit rating of Southern Power. Under this agreement, the additional potential collateral requirement at a rating below BBB- or Baa3 is $1.5 million. Generally, collateral may be provided by a Southern Company guaranty, letter of credit, or cash. Southern Company’s operating subsidiaries are also party to certain agreements that could require collateral and/or accelerated payment in the event of a credit rating change to below investment grade for Alabama Power and/or Georgia Power. These agreements are primarily for natural gas and power price risk management activities. At June 30, 2007, Southern Company’s total exposure to these types of agreements was $34 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, certain Southern Company subsidiaries entered into additional agreements which could increase this exposure. The increase in exposure, if any, is currently $8 million.
Market Price Risk
Southern Company’s market risk exposures relative to interest rate changes have not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2006 reporting period. In addition, Southern Company is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect such exposures in the near term.
Due to cost-based rate regulations, the traditional operating companies have limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates, commodity fuel prices, and prices of electricity. In addition, Southern Power’s exposure to market volatility in commodity fuel prices and prices of electricity is limited because its long-term sales contracts shift substantially all fuel cost responsibility to the purchaser. To mitigate residual risks relative to movements in electricity prices, the traditional operating companies and Southern Power enter into physical fixed-price contracts for the purchase and sale of electricity through the wholesale electricity market and, to a lesser extent, into financial hedge contracts for natural gas purchases. The traditional operating companies have implemented fuel-hedging programs at the instruction of their respective state PSCs.

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The fair value of derivative energy contracts at June 30, 2007 was as follows:
                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    Changes   Changes
    Fair Value
    (in millions)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ 11     $ (82 )
Contracts realized or settled
    2       30  
New contracts at inception
           
Changes in valuation techniques
           
Current period changes (a)
    (45 )     20  
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ (32 )   $ (32 )
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of June 30, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in millions)
Actively quoted
  $ (36 )   $ (47 )   $ 11  
External sources
    4       4        
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ (32 )   $ (43 )   $ 11  
 
Unrealized gains and losses from mark-to-market adjustments on derivative contracts related to the traditional operating companies’ fuel hedging programs are recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities. Realized gains and losses from these programs are included in fuel expense and are recovered through the traditional operating companies’ fuel cost recovery clauses. In addition, unrealized gains and losses on energy-related derivatives used by Southern Power to hedge anticipated purchases and sales are deferred in other comprehensive income. Gains and losses on derivative contracts that are not designated as hedges are recognized in the statements of income as incurred.
At June 30, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
    (in millions)
Regulatory assets, net
  $ (36.2 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2.2  
Net income
    1.8  
 
Total fair value
  $ (32.2 )
 
Unrealized pre-tax gains recognized in income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 for derivative energy contracts that are not hedges were $1.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
To reduce Southern Company’s exposure to changes in the value of synthetic fuel tax credits, which are impacted by changes in oil prices, Southern Company has entered into derivative transactions indexed to oil prices. Because these transactions are not designated as hedges, the gains and losses are recognized in the statements of income as incurred. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007, the fair value losses recognized in income to mark the transactions to market were $6.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Market Price Risk” of Southern Company in Item 7 and Notes 1 and 6 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Financial Instruments” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
In the first six months of 2007, Southern Company and its subsidiaries issued $2.3 billion of senior notes, incurred obligations related to the issuance of $246.5 million of pollution control revenue bonds, and issued $312 million of common stock, including treasury stock, through employee, director, and other stock plans. The proceeds were primarily used to repay short-term indebtedness, to redeem higher cost securities, and to fund ongoing construction projects. See Southern Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows herein for further details on financing activities during the first six months of 2007. Southern Company and its subsidiaries also terminated interest rate derivatives related to these transactions at a gain of $7.9 million. These gains were deferred in other comprehensive income and will be amortized to income over a 10-year period. During the first six months of 2007, Southern Company and its subsidiaries redeemed or paid at maturity $1.1 billion in senior notes and other long-term debt.
Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Southern Company Capital Funding, Inc. redeemed $205.7 million of long-term debt payable to affiliated trusts. Also subsequent to June 30, 2007, Georgia Power issued $300 million in senior notes and terminated related interest rate derivatives at a gain of $5.7 million. The gain will be amortized over a 30-year period, reflecting the original hedge period. Proceeds from the issuance were used to repay a portion of its outstanding short-term indebtedness. In addition, Georgia Power borrowed $300 million under a short-term credit agreement that matures in September 2007, the proceeds of which were used to repay Georgia Power’s $300 million senior notes at maturity on July 15, 2007. In addition, Georgia Power repaid a $150 million bank loan on August 1, 2007.
During the first six months of 2007, Southern Company and its subsidiaries entered into additional derivative transactions designed to hedge interest rate risk of future debt issuances. See Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for further details.
In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements and contractual obligations, Southern Company and its subsidiaries plan to continue, when economically feasible, a program to retire higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if market conditions permit.

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Item 3.     Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Market Price Risk” herein for each registrant and Notes 1 and 6 to the financial statements of Southern Company, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, and Southern Power under “Financial Instruments” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. Also, see Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for information relating to derivative instruments.
Item 4.     Controls and Procedures.
  (a)   Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, Southern Company, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, and Southern Power conducted separate evaluations under the supervision and with the participation of each company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Sections 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon these evaluations, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, in each case, concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them in a timely manner to information relating to their company (including its consolidated subsidiaries, if any) required to be included in periodic filings with the SEC.
  (b)   Changes in internal controls.
There have been no changes in Southern Company’s, Alabama Power’s, Georgia Power’s, Gulf Power’s, Mississippi Power’s, or Southern Power’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the second quarter of 2007 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Southern Company’s, Alabama Power’s, Georgia Power’s, Gulf Power’s, Mississippi Power’s, or Southern Power’s internal control over financial reporting.

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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
                               
Retail revenues
  $ 1,093,970     $ 1,026,643     $ 2,049,743     $ 1,828,852  
Wholesale revenues —
                               
Non-affiliates
    156,061       156,328       311,183       302,682  
Affiliates
    39,032       26,098       81,226       105,413  
Other revenues
    47,029       40,355       91,142       85,184  
 
                       
Total operating revenues
    1,336,092       1,249,424       2,533,294       2,322,131  
 
                       
Operating Expenses:
                               
Fuel
    460,909       419,176       846,981       760,943  
Purchased power —
                               
Non-affiliates
    18,070       32,618       22,708       54,704  
Affiliates
    76,493       89,073       149,207       145,738  
Other operations
    183,741       176,059       355,144       345,072  
Maintenance
    97,092       96,947       215,854       206,447  
Depreciation and amortization
    117,168       112,295       233,111       222,157  
Taxes other than income taxes
    71,531       65,286       144,249       130,943  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    1,025,004       991,454       1,967,254       1,866,004  
 
                       
Operating Income
    311,088       257,970       566,040       456,127  
Other Income and (Expense):
                               
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    8,376       3,835       14,962       9,364  
Interest income
    3,613       3,868       8,007       8,042  
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (65,515 )     (59,074 )     (128,647 )     (112,293 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (4,060 )     (4,060 )     (8,119 )     (8,119 )
Other income (expense), net
    (3,966 )     (728 )     (6,890 )     (9,733 )
 
                       
Total other income and (expense)
    (61,552 )     (56,159 )     (120,687 )     (112,739 )
 
                       
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    249,536       201,811       445,353       343,388  
Income taxes
    94,182       77,634       166,884       130,997  
 
                       
Net Income
    155,354       124,177       278,469       212,391  
Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock
    8,182       6,072       16,363       12,144  
 
                       
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock
  $ 147,172     $ 118,105     $ 262,106     $ 200,247  
 
                       
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock
  $ 147,172     $ 118,105     $ 262,106     $ 200,247  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Qualifying hedges:
                               
Changes in fair value, net of tax of $1,290, $910, $1,188 and $2,383, respectively
    2,121       1,497       1,953       3,920  
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $73, $(1,009), $132 and $(2,015), respectively
    122       (1,660 )     218       (3,314 )
 
                       
Total other comprehensive income
    2,243       (163 )     2,171       606  
 
                       
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 149,415     $ 117,942     $ 264,277     $ 200,853  
 
                       
The accompanying notes as they relate to Alabama Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 278,469     $ 212,391  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    271,770       257,676  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, net
    30,076       (6,511 )
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    (14,962 )     (9,364 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    (6,895 )     (3,134 )
Stock option expense
    4,152       4,002  
Tax benefit of stock options
    968       184  
Hedge settlements
          18,006  
Other, net
    (3,407 )     (21,463 )
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    (74,311 )     33,917  
Fossil fuel stock
    (22,418 )     (33,100 )
Materials and supplies
    (13,846 )     (2 )
Other current assets
    (19,117 )     (6,877 )
Accounts payable
    (72,137 )     (156,487 )
Accrued taxes
    38,526       41,031  
Accrued compensation
    (46,154 )     (53,489 )
Other current liabilities
    10,473       23,924  
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    361,187       300,704  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (555,333 )     (416,892 )
Investment in restricted cash from pollution control bonds
    (96,049 )      
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases
    (138,263 )     (143,829 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales
    138,263       143,829  
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (21,986 )     (22,296 )
Other
    (192 )     (14,547 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (673,560 )     (453,735 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Decrease in notes payable, net
    (92,703 )     (315,278 )
Proceeds —
               
Common stock issued to parent
    140,000       40,000  
Senior notes
    450,000       950,000  
Pollution control bonds
    246,500        
Gross excess tax benefit of stock options
    2,160       368  
Redemptions —
               
Pollution control bonds
          (2,950 )
Senior notes
    (168,500 )     (196,500 )
Payment of preferred and preference stock dividends
    (14,698 )     (12,140 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (232,500 )     (220,300 )
Other
    (11,843 )     (21,866 )
 
           
Net cash provided from financing activities
    318,416       221,334  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    6,043       68,303  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    15,539       22,472  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 21,582     $ 90,775  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $7,590 and $3,988 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 115,898     $ 127,055  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 135,066     $ 122,089  
The accompanying notes as they relate to Alabama Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 21,582     $ 15,539  
Restricted cash
    96,049        
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    347,665       323,202  
Unbilled revenues
    118,459       90,596  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    267,412       32,451  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    37,115       49,708  
Affiliated companies
    41,787       70,836  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (8,227 )     (7,091 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    180,281       153,120  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    269,297       255,664  
Vacation pay
    46,528       46,465  
Prepaid expenses
    98,869       76,265  
Other
    27,961       66,663  
 
           
Total current assets
    1,544,778       1,173,418  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    16,354,765       15,997,793  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    5,786,309       5,636,475  
 
           
 
    10,568,456       10,361,318  
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost
    153,919       137,300  
Construction work in progress
    674,714       562,119  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    11,397,089       11,060,737  
 
           
Other Property and Investments:
               
Equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries
    49,727       47,486  
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value
    543,939       513,521  
Other
    36,142       35,980  
 
           
Total other property and investments
    629,808       596,987  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    375,959       354,225  
Prepaid pension costs
    740,336       722,287  
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    127,651       301,048  
Other regulatory assets
    275,905       279,661  
Other
    172,407       166,927  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    1,692,258       1,824,148  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 15,263,933     $ 14,655,290  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Alabama Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 750,149     $ 668,646  
Notes payable
    26,966       119,670  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    178,765       162,951  
Other
    182,684       263,506  
Customer deposits
    64,580       62,978  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    74,282       3,120  
Other
    71,680       29,696  
Accrued interest
    61,277       53,573  
Accrued vacation pay
    38,645       38,767  
Accrued compensation
    41,045       87,194  
Other
    66,616       79,907  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    1,556,689       1,570,008  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    4,285,077       3,838,906  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
    309,279       309,279  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    2,076,752       2,116,575  
Deferred credits related to income taxes
    97,056       98,941  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    184,580       188,582  
Employee benefit obligations
    391,542       375,940  
Asset retirement obligations
    491,426       476,460  
Other cost of removal obligations
    607,793       600,278  
Other regulatory liabilities
    407,660       399,822  
Other
    32,698       35,805  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    4,289,507       4,292,403  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    10,440,552       10,010,596  
 
           
Preferred and Preference Stock
    612,271       612,407  
 
           
Common Stockholder’s Equity:
               
Common stock, par value $40 per share —
               
Authorized — 25,000,000 shares
               
Outstanding — June 30, 2007: 15,750,000 shares
               
— December 31, 2006: 12,250,000 shares
    630,000       490,000  
Paid-in capital
    2,036,009       2,028,963  
Retained earnings
    1,545,851       1,516,245  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (750 )     (2,921 )
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    4,211,110       4,032,287  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 15,263,933     $ 14,655,290  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Alabama Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2007 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2006
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2007 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2006
OVERVIEW
Alabama Power operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail customers within its traditional service area located within the State of Alabama and to wholesale customers in the Southeast. Many factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Alabama Power’s primary business of selling electricity. These factors include the ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment, to achieve energy sales growth, and to effectively manage and secure timely recovery of rising costs. These costs include those related to growing demand, increasingly stringent environmental standards, fuel prices, and restoration following major storms.
Alabama Power continues to focus on several key performance indicators. These indicators include customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and net income. For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — OVERVIEW — “Key Performance Indicators” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$29.1   24.6   $61.9   30.9
 
Alabama Power’s net income after dividends on preferred and preference stock for the second quarter 2007 was $147.2 million compared to $118.1 million for the corresponding period of 2006. Net income after dividends on preferred and preference stock for year-to-date 2007 was $262.1 million compared to $200.2 million for the corresponding period of 2006. The increases in earnings for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 were primarily due to retail base rate revenue increases resulting from an increase in rates under Rate RSE and Rate CNP for environmental costs (Rate CNP Environmental) that took effect January 1, 2007, as well as favorable weather conditions. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “PSC Matters — Retail Rate Adjustments” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information on Alabama Power’s rates. The increases in revenues for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 were partially offset by increases in other operations expense mainly related to steam power and other power supply expense, depreciation and amortization expense as a result of additional plant-in-service, taxes other than income taxes related to state and municipal public utility license tax, and interest expense due to additional debt outstanding and higher interest rates associated with the issuance of new long-term debt.
Retail Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$67.3   6.6   $220.9   12.1
 
In the second quarter 2007, retail revenues were $1.09 billion compared to $1.03 billion in same period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, retail revenues were $2.05 billion compared to $1.83 billion in the same period in 2006.

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Details of retail revenues are as follows:
                                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    (in millions)   (% change)   (in millions)   (% change)
Retail — prior year
  $ 1,026.6             $ 1,828.9          
Estimated change in —
                               
Rates and pricing
    52.5       5.1       109.5       6.0  
Sales growth
    0.1             2.0       0.1  
Weather
    9.3       0.9       23.4       1.3  
Fuel and other cost recovery
    5.5       0.6       85.9       4.7  
 
Retail — current year
  $ 1,094.0       6.6 %   $ 2,049.7       12.1 %
 
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006 primarily due to the Rate RSE and Rate CNP Environmental rate increases effective in January 2007. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “PSC Matters — Retail Rate Adjustments” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales growth were flat in the second quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006. Commercial KWH energy sales increased due to continued customer and demand growth. This increase was offset by a decrease in residential KWH energy sales as a result of a reduction in the average residential customer usage during the second quarter. Industrial KWH energy sales during the second quarter 2007 were relatively flat.
For year-to-date 2007, revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased when compared to the same period in 2006, primarily due to an increase of 2.2% in commercial KWH energy sales and a 1.0% increase in the number of customers. These increases were offset by a 1.6% decrease in KWH energy sales to residential customers primarily as a result of a reduction in average residential customer usage and a 1.9% decrease in KWH energy sales to industrial customers primarily as a result of decreased sales demand in the primary metals, textiles, and forest products sectors.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather increased due to favorable weather conditions in the second quarter of 2007 when compared to same period in 2006 which resulted in increased KWH energy sales to residential and commercial customers of 1.1%.
For year-to-date 2007, revenues resulting from changes in weather increased due to favorable weather conditions when compared to same period in 2006 which resulted in increased KWH energy sales to residential and commercial customers of 1.6%.
Fuel and other cost recovery revenues increased in the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006. Electric rates for Alabama Power include provisions to recognize the full recovery of fuel costs, purchased power costs, PPAs certificated by the Alabama PSC, and costs associated with the replenishment of Alabama Power’s natural disaster reserve. Under these provisions, fuel and other cost recovery revenues generally equal fuel and other cost recovery expenses and do not affect net income.

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Wholesale Revenues — Affiliates
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$12.9
  49.6   $(24.2)   (22.9)
 
Wholesale energy sales to affiliated companies within the Southern Company system vary from period to period depending on demand and the availability and cost of generating resources at each company. These sales are made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. These transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since the energy is generally sold at marginal cost.
In the second quarter 2007, revenues from wholesale energy sales to affiliates were $39.0 million compared to $26.1 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to an 84.7% increase in KWH sales to affiliates due to system availability offset by a 19.0% decrease in price.
For year-to-date 2007, revenues from wholesale energy sales to affiliates were $81.2 million compared to $105.4 million for the same period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to a 20.4% decrease in price as well as a 3.2% decrease in KWH sales.
Other Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$6.7   16.5   $6.0   7.0
 
In the second quarter 2007, other revenues were $47.0 million compared to $40.3 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was due to an increase of $3.2 million in revenues from gas-fueled co-generation steam facilities resulting from higher gas prices and a $2.2 million increase in revenues from rent from electric property associated with pole attachments and microwave tower rentals.
For year-to-date 2007, other revenues were $91.1 million compared to $85.1 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was mainly due to an increase of $2.9 million in revenues from rent from electric property associated with pole attachments and microwave tower rentals and a $2.2 million increase in other electric revenues as a result of increases in revenues from co-generation steam facilities and facilities service contracts.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                                 
    Second Quarter 2007   Year-to-Date 2007
    vs.   vs.
    Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2006
    (change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
Fuel
  $ 41.7       10.0     $ 86.0       11.3  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (14.5 )     (44.6 )     (32.0 )     (58.5 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    (12.6 )     (14.1 )     3.5       2.4  
                             
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 14.6             $ 57.5          
                             
Fuel and purchased power transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since energy expenses are generally offset by energy revenues through Alabama Power’s energy cost recovery clause.

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In the second quarter 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $555.5 million compared to $540.9 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $14.4 million increase in the cost of energy primarily resulting from an increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power.
For year-to-date 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $1,018.9 million compared to $961.4 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was due to a $50.2 million increase related to greater KWHs generated and purchased and a $7.3 million increase in the cost of energy resulting from an increase in the average cost of fuel. Details of the individual components follow:
                                                 
    Second Quarter   Second Quarter           Year-to-Date   Year-to-Date    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change   2007   2006   % change
    (cents per net KWH)           (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    2.41       2.37       1.7       2.36       2.29       3.1  
Purchased power
    6.14       5.80       5.9       5.36       5.68       (5.6 )
 
In the second quarter 2007, fuel expense was $460.9 million compared to $419.2 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was due to a 2.1% increase in natural gas prices and a 7.0% increase in generation from Alabama Power-owned coal and gas-fired facilities due to a 62.6% decrease in hydro generation from lack of rainfall.
For year-to-date 2007, fuel expense was $846.9 million compared to $760.9 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was due to a 1.4% increase in the average cost of coal and a 6.0% increase in generation from Alabama Power-owned coal and gas-fired facilities due to a 52.0% decrease in hydro generation from lack of rainfall. These increases were offset by a 4.7% decrease in natural gas prices.
Energy purchases from non-affiliates will vary depending on market cost of available energy being lower than Southern Company system-generated energy, demand for energy within the system service territory, and availability of Southern Company system generation. In the second quarter 2007, purchased power from non-affiliates was $18.1 million compared to $32.6 million in the same period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to an 11.6% decrease in the amount of energy purchased and a 25.1% decrease in price.
For year-to-date 2007, purchased power from non-affiliates was $22.7 million compared to $54.7 million for the same period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to a 37.3% decrease in the amount of energy purchased and a 19.9% decrease in price.
Energy purchases from affiliates will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of generating resources at each company within the Southern Company system. These purchases are made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. In the second quarter 2007, purchased power from affiliates was $76.5 million compared to $89.1 million in the same period in 2006. This decrease was due to an 18.9% decrease in the amount of energy purchased partially offset by a 15.5% increase in price.
The year to date 2007 variance in purchased power from affiliates when compared to the same period in 2006 is not material.
Other Operations Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$7.7
  4.4   $10.1   2.9
 

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For the second quarter 2007, other operations expense was $183.7 million compared to $176.0 million in the same period in 2006. This increase is primarily due to a $3.0 million increase in steam power expense related to labor and materials expense, a $1.7 million increase in other power supply expense associated with system control and load dispatching, a $1.3 million increase in hydro power expense, and a $1.1 million increase in transmission expense related to external electric purchases.
For year-to-date 2007, other operations expense was $355.1 million compared to $345.0 million for the same period in 2006. This increase is primarily due to a $3.2 million increase in steam power expense related to labor and materials expense, a $2.6 million increase in other power supply expense associated with system control and load dispatching, and a $2.1 million increase in transmission expense related to load dispatching and external electric purchases.
Depreciation and Amortization
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$4.9   4.3   $11.0   4.9
 
For the second quarter 2007, depreciation and amortization was $117.2 million compared to $112.3 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, depreciation and amortization was $233.1 million compared to $222.1 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were due to an increase in property, plant, and equipment related to environmental steam power capital projects as well as distribution capital projects when compared to the same periods in 2006.
Taxes Other than Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$6.2   9.6   $13.3   10.2
 
For the second quarter 2007, taxes other than income taxes were $71.5 million compared to $65.3 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, taxes other than income taxes were $144.2 million compared to $130.9 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were primarily due to increases in state and municipal public utility license taxes which are directly related to increased retail revenues.
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$4.5   118.4   $5.6   59.8
 
Allowance for equity funds used during construction (AFUDC) in the second quarter 2007 was $8.3 million compared to $3.8 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, AFUDC was $15.0 million compared to $9.4 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were primarily due to increases in the amount of construction work in progress related to environmental steam power capital projects when compared to the same periods in 2006.

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Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$6.4   10.9   $16.4   14.6
 
For the second quarter 2007, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $65.5 million compared to $59.1 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $128.6 million compared to $112.2 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were mainly due to additional debt outstanding and higher interest rates associated with the issuance of new long-term debt. For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Financing Activities” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K and FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Financing Activities” herein.
Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$2.1   34.7   $4.2   34.7
 
Dividends on preferred and preference stock in the second quarter 2007 were $8.2 million compared to $6.1 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, dividends on preferred and preference stock were $16.3 million compared to $12.1 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were due to the issuance of six million shares of preference stock in December 2006. For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Financing Activities” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$16.5   21.3   $35.9   27.4
 
For the second quarter 2007, income tax expense was $94.1 million compared to $77.6 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, income tax expense was $166.9 million compared to $131.0 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily a result of higher earnings before income taxes.
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Alabama Power’s future earnings potential. The level of Alabama Power’s future earnings depends on numerous factors that affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Alabama Power’s primary business of selling electricity. These factors include Alabama Power’s ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment that continues to allow for the recovery of all prudently incurred costs during a time of increasing costs. Future earnings in the near term will depend, in part, upon growth in energy sales, which is subject to a number of factors. These factors include weather, competition, new energy contracts with neighboring utilities, energy conservation practiced by customers, the price of electricity, the price elasticity of demand, and the rate of economic growth in Alabama Power’s service area. For additional information relating to these issues, see RISK FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.

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Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental regulations could affect earnings if such costs cannot be fully recovered in rates on a timely basis. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Environmental Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
New Source Review Litigation
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — New Source Review Actions” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Environmental Matters — New Source Review Actions” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding a civil action brought by the EPA alleging that Alabama Power had violated the NSR provisions of the Clean Air Act and related state laws with respect to certain of its coal-fired generating facilities. The plaintiffs’ appeal against Alabama Power was stayed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit pending the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a similar case against Duke Energy. On April 2, 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Duke Energy case. On April 26, 2007, the plaintiffs filed a motion to vacate and remand the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama’s decision in the Alabama Power case based on the Supreme Court’s decision in Duke Energy. On June 7, 2007, the Eleventh Circuit declined the plaintiffs’ request and instead issued a brief stay of appeal to allow the plaintiffs to file a motion for relief from judgment with the District Court in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Duke Energy. On July 23, 2007, the plaintiffs filed such a motion. If the District Court grants the motion, the Eleventh Circuit will remand the case back to the District Court for further proceedings. If the motion is denied, the Eleventh Circuit will retain jurisdiction over the case and the appeal will move forward. The final resolution of these claims is dependent on these appeals and possible further court action and, therefore, cannot be determined at this time.
Eight-Hour Ozone Regulations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Statutes and Regulations — Air Quality” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding revisions to the eight-hour ozone air quality standard. On June 20, 2007, the EPA proposed additional revisions to the current eight-hour ozone standard which, if enacted, could result in designation of new nonattainment areas within Alabama Power’s service territory. The EPA has requested comment and is expected to make a determination regarding finalization of a revised standard in 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Fine Particulate Matter Regulations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters - Environmental Statutes and Regulations — Air Quality” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding nonattainment designations for the fine particulate matter air quality standard. In March 2007, the EPA finalized its fine particulate matter implementation rule, requiring submittal of state plans for addressing the nonattainment designations by April 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter depends on the development and submittal of those state plans and the resolution of pending legal challenges and, therefore, cannot be determined at this time.

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FERC and Alabama PSC Matters
Market-Based Rate Authority
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceedings initiated by the FERC in December 2004 to assess Southern Company’s generation dominance within its retail service territory and in May 2005 to determine whether Southern Company satisfies the other three parts of the FERC’s market-based rate analysis: transmission market power, barriers to entry, and affiliate abuse or reciprocal dealing.
In late June and July 2007, hearings were held in the December 2004 proceeding and Southern Company anticipates a decision in November 2007. On June 21, 2007, the FERC issued an order terminating the May 2005 proceeding, based upon its final approval of the settlement in the IIC proceeding discussed below.
In addition, on June 21, 2007, the FERC issued its final rule regarding market-based rate authority. The FERC generally retained its current market-based rate standards. The impact of this order and its effect on the generation dominance proceeding cannot now be determined.
Intercompany Interchange Contract
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceeding initiated by the FERC in May 2005 to examine (1) the provisions of the IIC among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Savannah Electric, Southern Power, and SCS, as agent, under the terms of which the Power Pool is operated, and, in particular, the propriety of the continued inclusion of Southern Power as a party to the IIC, (2) whether any parties to the IIC have violated the FERC’s standards of conduct applicable to utility companies that are transmission providers, and (3) whether Southern Company’s code of conduct defining Southern Power as a “system company” rather than a “marketing affiliate” is just and reasonable.
On April 19, 2007, the FERC approved, with certain modifications, the compliance filing submitted by Southern Company on November 6, 2006. The compliance plan largely involves functional separation and information restrictions related to marketing activities conducted on behalf of Southern Power. Implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Alabama Power’s financial statements.
Retail Fuel Cost Recovery
Alabama Power has established fuel cost recovery rates approved by the Alabama PSC. Alabama Power’s under recovered fuel costs as of June 30, 2007 totaled $375 million as compared to $301 million at December 31, 2006. As a result of the increasing level of under recovered fuel costs, on June 18, 2007, the Alabama PSC ordered Alabama Power to increase its Rate ECR factor to 3.1 cents per KWH from 2.4 cents per KWH, effective with billings beginning July 2007 for the 30-month period ending December 2009. This change represents on average an increase of approximately $7.37 per month for a customer billing of 1,000 KWH. This increase is intended to permit the recovery of energy costs based on an estimate of future energy costs, as well as the collection of the existing under recovered energy costs by the end of 2009. During the 30-month period,

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Alabama Power will be allowed to include a carrying charge associated with the under recovered fuel costs in the fuel expense calculation. In the event the application of this increased Rate ECR factor results in an over recovered position during this period, Alabama Power will pay interest on any such over recovered balance at the same rate used to derive the carrying costs. As a result of the order, Alabama Power classified $128 million of the under recovered regulatory clause receivable as deferred charges and other assets in the Condensed Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2007 herein.
Natural Disaster Cost Recovery
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “PSC Matters — Natural Disaster Cost Recovery” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Natural Disaster Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding natural disaster cost recovery. As of December 31, 2006, Alabama Power had a deficit balance in the deferred natural disaster reserve account of approximately $16.8 million. In June 2007, Alabama Power fully recovered its prior storm costs related to Hurricanes Dennis and Katrina. As a result customer rates decreased by $1.73 per month per residential customer account and $4.29 per month per non-residential customer account beginning with July 2007 billings. Alabama Power continues to collect a monthly Rate NDR charge to establish and maintain a target reserve balance of $75 million for future storms. At June 30, 2007, Alabama Power had accumulated a balance of $19.1 million in the target reserve for future storms, which is included in the Condensed Balance Sheet herein under “Other Regulatory Liabilities.”
Other Matters
Alabama Power is subject to certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Alabama Power’s business activities are subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment. Litigation over environmental issues and claims of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air quality standards, has increased generally throughout the United States. In particular, personal injury claims for damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials have become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation against Alabama Power cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the liabilities, if any, arising from such current proceedings would have a material adverse effect on Alabama Power’s financial statements.
See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Alabama Power prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Alabama Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material impact on Alabama Power’s results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the financial statements. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — ACCOUNTING POLICIES — “Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a

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complete discussion of Alabama Power’s critical accounting policies and estimates related to Electric Utility Regulation, Contingent Obligations, and Unbilled Revenues.
New Accounting Standards
Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, Alabama Power adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” FIN 48 requires companies to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 were applied to all tax positions beginning January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on Alabama Power’s financial statements.
Fair Value Measurement
The FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157 (SFAS No. 157), “Fair Value Measurements” in September 2006. This standard provides guidance on how to measure fair value where it is permitted or required under other accounting pronouncements. SFAS No. 157 also requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Alabama Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
Fair Value Option
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159 (SFAS No. 159), “Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” This standard permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Alabama Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing its impact.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Alabama Power’s financial condition and liquidity position remained stable at June 30, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $361.2 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $300.7 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The $60.5 million increase in cash provided from operating activities in the first six months of 2007 is primarily due to the increase in net income as previously discussed and a decrease in cash outflow for accounts payable, partially offset by an increase in under recovered fuel costs. Net cash used for investing activities totaled $673.6 million primarily due to gross property additions to utility plant of $555.3 million in the first six months of 2007. These additions were primarily related to construction of transmission and distribution facilities, replacement of steam equipment, purchases of nuclear fuel, and installation of equipment to comply with environmental standards. Net cash provided from financing activities totaled $318.4 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $221.3 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was primarily the result of a decrease in cash outflow for notes payable.
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a description of Alabama Power’s capital requirements for its construction program, scheduled maturities of long-

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
term debt, as well as the related interest, preferred and preference stock dividends, lease obligations, purchase commitments, and trust funding requirements. Approximately $750 million will be required through June 30, 2008 for maturities of long-term debt.
Sources of Capital
Alabama Power plans to obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes from sources similar to those utilized in the past. Recently, Alabama Power has primarily utilized funds from operating cash flows, short-term debt, external security offerings, and equity contributions from Southern Company. However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend upon regulatory approval, prevailing market conditions, and other factors. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Sources of Capital” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Alabama Power’s current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued use of short-term debt as a funding source to meet scheduled maturities of long-term debt as well as cash needs which can fluctuate significantly due to the seasonality of the business. To meet short-term cash needs and contingencies, Alabama Power had at June 30, 2007 approximately $22 million of cash and cash equivalents, $96 million of restricted cash related to the sale of pollution control bonds which may be used only for future project costs, unused committed lines of credit of approximately $970 million (including $563 million of such lines which are dedicated to funding purchase obligations related to variable rate pollution control bonds), and an extendible commercial note program. Of the unused credit facilities, $370 million will expire at various times in 2007 and 2008 (of which $198 million allow for one-year term loans). Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Alabama Power extended the maturity of its remaining $600 million facility from 2011 to 2012. Alabama Power expects to renew its credit facilities, as needed, prior to expiration. See Note 6 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Bank Credit Arrangements” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information. Alabama Power may also meet short-term cash needs through a Southern Company subsidiary organized to issue and sell commercial paper and extendible commercial notes at the request and for the benefit of Alabama Power and other Southern Company subsidiaries. Alabama Power has regulatory authority for up to $1.4 billion of short-term borrowings. At June 30, 2007, Alabama Power had $27 million of commercial paper outstanding. There were no extendible commercial notes outstanding. Management believes that the need for working capital can be adequately met by issuing commercial paper or utilizing lines of credit without maintaining large cash balances.
Credit Rating Risk
Alabama Power does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. However, Alabama Power, along with all members of the Power Pool, is party to certain agreements that could require collateral and/or accelerated payment in the event of a credit rating change to below investment grade for it and/or Georgia Power. These agreements are primarily for natural gas and power price risk management activities. At June 30, 2007, Alabama Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was $34 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, certain Southern Company subsidiaries entered into additional agreements which could increase this exposure. The increase in exposure, if any, is currently $8 million.
Market Price Risk
Alabama Power’s market risk exposures relative to interest rate changes have not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2006 reporting period. In addition, Alabama Power is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect such exposures in the near term.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Due to cost-based rate regulations, Alabama Power has limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates, commodity fuel prices, and prices of electricity. To mitigate residual risks relative to movements in electricity prices, Alabama Power enters into physical fixed-price contracts for the purchase and sale of electricity through the wholesale electricity market. Alabama Power has also implemented a retail fuel hedging program at the instruction of the Alabama PSC.
The fair value of derivative energy contracts at June 30, 2007 was as follows:
                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    Changes   Changes
    Fair Value
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ (361 )   $ (32,628 )
Contracts realized or settled
    1,909       14,735  
New contracts at inception
           
Changes in valuation techniques
           
Current period changes (a)
    (14,218 )     5,223  
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ (12,670 )   $ (12,670 )
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of June 30, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in thousands)
Actively quoted
  $ (12,606 )   $ (15,556 )   $ 2,950  
External sources
    (64 )     (64 )      
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ (12,670 )   $ (15,620 )   $ 2,950  
 
Unrealized gains and losses from mark-to-market adjustments on derivative contracts related to Alabama Power’s fuel hedging programs are recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities. Realized gains and losses from these programs are included in fuel expense and are recovered through Alabama Power’s fuel cost recovery clause. Certain other energy related derivatives, designated as hedges, are deferred in other comprehensive income. Gains and losses on derivative contracts that are not designated as hedges are recognized in the statements of income as incurred.
At June 30, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
                         
    Amounts
    (in thousands)
Regulatory assets, net
      $ (12,606 )            
Accumulated other comprehensive income
        (64 )            
Net income
                     
 
Total fair value
      $ (12,670 )            
 
Unrealized pre-tax gains and losses on energy contracts recognized in income were not material for any period presented.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY “Market Price Risk” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Notes 1 and 6 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Financial Instruments” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
Alabama Power issued $200 million of senior notes in the first quarter of 2007. The proceeds were used to repay a portion of Alabama Power’s outstanding short-term indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes, including Alabama Power’s continuing construction activities. Also in the first quarter of 2007, Alabama Power issued 1,750,000 shares of common stock to Southern Company at $40.00 a share ($70 million aggregate purchase price). The proceeds from the sale were used by Alabama Power for general corporate purposes.
In April 2007, Alabama Power issued $250 million of Series 2007B 5.875% Senior Notes due April 1, 2047. The proceeds were used to repay a portion of Alabama Power’s outstanding short-term indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes, including Alabama Power’s continuing construction activities. Also in April 2007, $168.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Series W Floating Rate Extendible Senior Notes matured.
In May 2007, Alabama Power issued an additional 1,750,000 shares of common stock to Southern Company at $40.00 a share ($70 million aggregate purchase price). The proceeds from the sales were used by Alabama Power for general corporate purposes.
In June 2007, Alabama Power incurred obligations related to the issuance of $246.5 million of The Industrial Development Board of the City of Mobile Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (Alabama Power Barry Plant Project). The proceeds will be held by the trustee and will be transferred to Alabama Power to fund pollution control and environmental improvement facilities at Plant Barry. As of June 30, 2007, approximately $150.5 million had been applied to fund project costs, with the remaining $96 million held by the trustee.
In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements and contractual obligations, Alabama Power plans to continue, when economically feasible, a program to retire higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if market conditions permit.

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
                               
Retail revenues
  $ 1,585,563     $ 1,524,943     $ 2,997,892     $ 2,883,466  
Wholesale revenues —
                               
Non-affiliates
    135,055       133,709       278,822       268,367  
Affiliates
    58,826       88,339       100,614       125,542  
Other revenues
    64,705       60,638       123,991       114,275  
 
                       
Total operating revenues
    1,844,149       1,807,629       3,501,319       3,391,650  
 
                       
Operating Expenses:
                               
Fuel
    650,830       591,211       1,244,724       1,051,935  
Purchased power —
                               
Non-affiliates
    67,670       84,166       113,763       142,964  
Affiliates
    179,655       168,097       364,197       385,973  
Other operations
    249,538       251,619       480,286       486,803  
Maintenance
    136,816       129,332       261,258       257,883  
Depreciation and amortization
    127,262       123,673       253,411       247,498  
Taxes other than income taxes
    71,610       73,473       143,951       144,730  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    1,483,381       1,421,571       2,861,590       2,717,786  
 
                       
Operating Income
    360,768       386,058       639,729       673,864  
Other Income and (Expense):
                               
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    14,687       6,541       27,866       12,522  
Interest income
    632       249       1,107       574  
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (73,074 )     (63,295 )     (143,661 )     (127,672 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (14,006 )     (14,877 )     (28,884 )     (29,755 )
Other income (expense), net
    301       3,226       (3,915 )     1,894  
 
                       
Total other income and (expense)
    (71,460 )     (68,156 )     (147,487 )     (142,437 )
 
                       
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    289,308       317,902       492,242       531,427  
Income taxes
    100,204       119,830       171,184       199,730  
 
                       
Net Income
    189,104       198,072       321,058       331,697  
Dividends on Preferred Stock
    689       675       1,378       2,360  
 
                       
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred Stock
  $ 188,415     $ 197,397     $ 319,680     $ 329,337  
 
                       
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred Stock
  $ 188,415     $ 197,397     $ 319,680     $ 329,337  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Qualifying hedges:
                               
Changes in fair value, net of tax of $10,812, $5,423, $9,730 and $11,019, respectively
    17,140       8,598       15,426       17,464  
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $31, $(71), $2 and $42, respectively
    50       (114 )     4       65  
Marketable securities:
                               
Change in fair value, net of tax of $(6), $(66), $36 and $(163), respectively
    (7 )     (103 )     58       (258 )
 
                       
Total other comprehensive income
    17,183       8,381       15,488       17,271  
 
                       
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 205,598     $ 205,778     $ 335,168     $ 346,608  
 
                       
The accompanying notes as they relate to Georgia Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 321,058     $ 331,697  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    302,523       289,092  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
    12,347       14,071  
Deferred expenses — affiliates
    21,933       18,717  
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    (27,866 )     (12,522 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    6,035       1,864  
Other, net
    12,693       12,001  
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    (46,080 )     (97,319 )
Fossil fuel stock
    (51,433 )     (81,306 )
Materials and supplies
    (12,399 )     (27,518 )
Prepaid income taxes
    (46,479 )     61,863  
Other current assets
    2,719       (11,741 )
Accounts payable
    814       (140,821 )
Accrued taxes
    (60,944 )     44,872  
Accrued compensation
    (88,796 )     (86,488 )
Other current liabilities
    35,025       6,428  
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    381,150       322,890  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (753,046 )     (467,533 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases
    (184,246 )     (241,021 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales
    177,366       234,141  
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (18,042 )     (11,312 )
Change in construction payables, net of joint owner portion
    20,517       (9,652 )
Other
    (6,059 )     (2,002 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (763,510 )     (497,379 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase in notes payable, net
    79,495       414,778  
Proceeds —
               
Senior notes
    850,000        
Capital contributions from parent company
    269,949       262,377  
Pollution control bonds
          10,125  
Redemptions —
               
Senior notes
          (150,000 )
First mortgage bonds
          (20,000 )
Pollution control bonds
          (10,125 )
Capital leases
    (1,957 )      
Long-term debt to affiliate trusts
    (453,608 )      
Preferred stock
          (14,569 )
Payment of preferred stock dividends
    (1,550 )     (2,037 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (344,950 )     (315,000 )
Other
    (4,664 )     241  
 
           
Net cash provided from financing activities
    392,715       175,790  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    10,355       1,301  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    16,850       11,138  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 27,205     $ 12,439  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $11,386 and $5,099 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 157,693     $ 165,771  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 158,849     $ 22,542  
The accompanying notes as they relate to Georgia Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 27,205     $ 16,850  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    515,390       474,046  
Unbilled revenues
    179,542       130,585  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    434,873       353,976  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    99,171       93,656  
Affiliated companies
    33,525       21,941  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (8,576 )     (10,030 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    443,443       392,011  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    315,962       304,514  
Vacation pay
    62,071       61,907  
Prepaid income taxes
    107,583       61,104  
Other
    70,931       85,725  
 
           
Total current assets
    2,281,120       1,986,285  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    21,498,606       21,279,792  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    8,525,350       8,343,309  
 
           
 
    12,973,256       12,936,483  
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost
    171,178       180,129  
Construction work in progress
    1,401,586       923,948  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    14,546,020       14,040,560  
 
           
Other Property and Investments:
               
Equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries
    60,986       70,879  
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value
    578,358       544,013  
Other
    36,631       58,848  
 
           
Total other property and investments
    675,975       673,740  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    517,268       510,531  
Prepaid pension costs
    702,399       688,671  
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    395,250       544,152  
Other regulatory assets
    620,417       629,003  
Other
    217,694       235,788  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    2,453,028       2,608,145  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 19,956,143     $ 19,308,730  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Georgia Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 303,059     $ 303,906  
Notes payable
    812,777       733,281  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    246,546       238,093  
Other
    414,073       402,222  
Customer deposits
    166,457       155,763  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    173,690       217,603  
Other
    170,362       275,098  
Dividends payable to parent
    172,475        
Accrued interest
    77,977       74,643  
Accrued vacation pay
    49,485       49,704  
Accrued compensation
    55,258       141,356  
Other
    122,856       125,494  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    2,765,015       2,717,163  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    5,087,890       4,242,839  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
    515,465       969,073  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    2,860,724       2,815,724  
Deferred credits related to income taxes
    152,052       157,297  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    275,597       282,070  
Employee benefit obligations
    714,979       698,274  
Asset retirement obligations
    644,199       626,681  
Other cost of removal obligations
    432,189       436,137  
Other regulatory liabilities
    276,224       281,391  
Other
    133,526       80,839  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    5,489,490       5,378,413  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    13,857,860       13,307,488  
 
           
Preferred Stock
    44,991       44,991  
 
           
Common Stockholder’s Equity:
               
Common stock, without par value—
               
Authorized — 20,000,000 shares
               
Outstanding — 9,261,500 shares
    398,473       398,473  
Paid-in capital
    3,319,143       3,039,845  
Retained earnings
    2,332,081       2,529,826  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    3,595       (11,893 )
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    6,053,292       5,956,251  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 19,956,143     $ 19,308,730  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Georgia Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2007 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2006
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2007 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2006
OVERVIEW
Georgia Power operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail customers within its traditional service area located within the State of Georgia and to wholesale customers in the Southeast. Many factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Georgia Power’s business of selling electricity. These factors include the ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment, to achieve energy sales growth, and to effectively manage and secure timely recovery of rising costs. These costs include those related to growing demand and increasingly stringent environmental standards. These issues are expected to be addressed in a general rate case that was filed on June 29, 2007. The rate case will determine whether the existing rate plan (2004 Retail Rate Plan) should be continued, modified, or discontinued. In addition, fuel costs rose significantly during 2005 and 2006. Georgia Power received Georgia PSC orders to increase its fuel recovery rate effective July 1, 2006 and March 1, 2007 and continues to work with the Georgia PSC to enable the timely recovery of these costs.
Effective July 1, 2006, Savannah Electric was merged into Georgia Power. Georgia Power has accounted for the merger in a manner similar to a pooling of interests. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — OVERVIEW — “Business Activities” of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Georgia Power continues to focus on several key performance indicators. These indicators include customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and net income. For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — OVERVIEW — “Key Performance Indicators” of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(9.0)   (4.6)   $(9.6)   (2.9)
 
Georgia Power’s net income after dividends on preferred stock for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 was $188.4 million and $319.7 million, respectively, compared to $197.4 million and $329.3 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. The decreases were primarily the result of lower base retail revenues, increased interest expense due to additional debt and higher short-term interest rates, and the timing of maintenance activities. These factors were partially offset by a lower effective income tax rate and, in the first quarter, higher wholesale non-fuel revenues.
Retail Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$60.7   4.0   $114.4   4.0
 
In the second quarter 2007, retail revenues were $1.6 billion compared to $1.5 billion in the corresponding period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, retail revenues were $3.0 billion compared to $2.9 billion for the same period in 2006.

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Details of retail revenues are as follows:
                                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
 
 
  (in millions)   (% change)   (in millions)   (% change)
Retail — prior year
  $ 1,524.9             $ 2,883.5          
Estimated change in —
                               
Rates and pricing
    (40.1 )     (2.6 )     (84.8 )     (2.9 )
Sales growth
    6.6       0.4       35.5       1.2  
Weather
    10.3       0.7       10.0       0.4  
Fuel cost recovery
    83.9       5.5       153.7       5.3  
 
Retail — current year
  $ 1,585.6       4.0     $ 2,997.9       4.0  
 
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing decreased in the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 when compared to the corresponding periods for 2006 due to lower contributions from market-driven rates for sales to large commercial and industrial customers.
Revenues attributable to sales growth increased in the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 when compared to the corresponding periods for 2006. Total KWH sales increased 1.3% for the second quarter and 2.1% for year-to-date compared to the corresponding periods in 2006. The increases were primarily the effect of increased KWH energy sales to residential and commercial customers and customer additions. For the second quarter and year-to-date, residential KWH sales increased 3.0% and 4.2%, respectively, and commercial KWH sales increased 2.1% and 2.9%, respectively. These increases were partially offset by decreases in industrial KWH sales of 1.3% and 0.8% for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, primarily due to reduced demand from the textile industry.
Revenues attributable to changes in weather increased in the second quarter and year-to-date when compared to the corresponding periods for 2006 due to warmer summer weather.
Fuel cost recovery revenues increased when compared to the corresponding periods for 2006. Georgia Power’s rates include provisions to adjust billings for fluctuations in fuel costs, including the energy component of purchased power costs. Under these provisions, which increased July 1, 2006 and March 1, 2007, fuel revenues generally equal fuel expenses, including the fuel component of purchased power costs, and do not affect net income. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC and Georgia PSC Matters — Retail Fuel Cost Recovery” herein for additional information.
Wholesale Revenues— Non-Affiliates
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$1.4   1.0   $10.4   3.9
 
Wholesale energy sales to non-affiliates will vary depending on the market cost of available energy compared to the cost of Georgia Power and Southern Company system owned generation, demand for energy within the Southern Company service territory, and availability of Southern Company system generation. The second quarter 2007 variance when compared to the second quarter 2006 was not material.
For year-to-date 2007, revenues from wholesale energy sales to non-affiliates were $278.8 million compared to $268.4 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a new long-term contract with an electrical membership corporation that went into effect in April 2006 and has contributed to a 9.1% increase in wholesale non-affiliate KWH sales volume.

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Wholesale Revenues— Affiliates
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(29.5)   (33.4)   $(24.9)   (19.9)
 
Wholesale energy sales to affiliated companies within the Southern Company system will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of generating resources at each company. These sales are made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. These transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since this energy is generally sold at marginal cost. In the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, revenues from wholesale — affiliates were $58.8 million and $100.6 million, respectively, compared to $88.3 million and $125.5 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. The revenue decreases were the result of a 38.1% and 19.0% decrease in KWH for short-term affiliate sales through the Power Pool for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively. This was primarily a result of the timing of scheduled outages at multiple Georgia Power generation units.
Other Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$4.1   6.7   $9.7   8.5
 
In the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, other revenues were $64.7 million and $124.0 million, respectively, compared to $60.6 million and $114.3 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. The other revenue increases were primarily due to transmission revenue increases for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 of $2.6 million and $6.8 million, respectively, from increased usage of Georgia Power’s transmission system by non-affiliated companies. Outdoor lighting revenue increases of $1.9 million and $3.4 million, respectively, also contributed to the total increase and were primarily driven by a 2.8% increase in lighting customers.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                                 
    Second Quarter 2007   Year-to-Date 2007
    vs.   vs.
    Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2006
 
 
  (change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
Fuel
  $ 59.6       10.1     $ 192.8       18.3  
Purchased power — Non-affiliates
    (16.5 )     (19.6 )     (29.2 )     (20.4 )
Purchased power — Affiliates
    11.6       6.9       (21.8 )     (5.6 )
                         
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 54.7             $ 141.8          
                         
In the second quarter 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $898.2 million compared to $843.5 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase in fuel and purchased power expenses was due to a $56.9 million net increase in the average cost of energy per KWH. This increase was due to a 21.0% increase in the average cost of coal per net KWH, resulting from higher coal transportation costs. This was partially offset by a net decrease of $2.2 million from lower total KWH volumes generated and purchased compared to the corresponding period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $1.7 billion compared to $1.6 billion for the same period in 2006. The net increase in fuel and purchase power expense was due to a $120.2 million increase in the average cost of energy per KWH primarily the result of a 22.2% increase in the average cost of

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coal per net KWH generated, resulting from higher coal transportation costs. Also contributing was a $21.6 million net increase from higher KWH volumes generated and purchased compared to the corresponding period in 2006.
Details of Georgia Power’s cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
                                                 
    Second Quarter   Second Quarter                
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change   Year-to-Date 2007   Year-to-Date 2006   % change
 
    (cents per net KWH)           (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    2.66       2.43       9.5       2.65       2.38       11.3  
Purchased power
    6.80       6.64       2.4       6.37       6.28       1.4  
 
In the second quarter 2007 fuel expense was $650.8 million compared to $591.2 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. This increase was the result of a 9.5% increase in the average cost of fuel per net KWH generated. For year-to-date 2007, fuel expense was $1.2 billion compared to $1.1 billion in 2006. This increase was the result of an 11.3% increase in the average cost of fuel per net KWH generated. The changes in average fuel cost were primarily due to higher coal transportation prices. These expenses do not have a significant impact on earnings since fuel expenses are generally offset by fuel revenues through Georgia Power’s fuel cost recovery clause. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC and Georgia PSC Matters — Retail Fuel Cost Recovery” herein for additional information.
In the second quarter 2007, purchased power expense — non-affiliates was $67.7 million compared to $84.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to an 18.3% decrease in KWH volume purchased compared to the same period in 2006. Georgia Power replaced those purchases with less expensive energy available from affiliates.
For year-to-date 2007, purchased power expense — non-affiliates was $113.8 million compared to $143.0 million in the corresponding period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to a 19.7% decrease in KWH volume purchased compared to 2006. Georgia Power replaced those purchases with less expensive energy available from affiliates.
Energy purchases from affiliated companies within the Southern Company system will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of generating resources at each company. These purchases are made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. These transactions did not have a significant impact on earnings since the energy purchases are generally offset by energy revenues through Georgia Power’s fuel cost recovery clause.
In the second quarter 2007, purchased power from affiliates was $179.7 million compared with $168.1 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was primarily the result of a 12.7% increase in KWH volume purchased from affiliates compared to the same period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, purchased power from affiliates was $364.2 million compared with $386.0 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to the use of lower priced available resources from affiliate contracts or the Power Pool. The decrease was despite a 9.3% increase in total KWH purchased from affiliates compared to the corresponding period in 2006.
Maintenance Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
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In the second quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $136.8 million compared with $129.3 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The change was primarily due to an $8.5 million increase from the timing and higher than expected cost of maintenance outages at Georgia Power’s fossil and nuclear generation units. This increase was partially offset by decreases from the timing of distribution maintenance activities.
For year-to-date 2007, the variance when compared to year-to-date 2006 was not material.
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$8.2   124.5   $15.4   122.5
 
In the second quarter 2007, the allowance for equity funds used during construction was $14.7 million compared with $6.5 million for the corresponding period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, the allowance for equity funds used during construction was $27.9 million compared with $12.5 million for the corresponding period in 2006. These increases were primarily related to a 119.4% increase in average expenditures related to new and ongoing construction activities for environmental, transmission, and distribution projects.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$9.8   15.4   $16.0   12.5
 
In the second quarter 2007, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $73.1 million compared with $63.3 million for the corresponding period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $143.7 million compared to $127.7 million for the corresponding period in 2006. These increases were primarily the result of generally higher interest rates for variable rate debt, commercial paper, and the issuance of additional long-term debt.
Other Income (Expense), Net
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(2.9)   (90.7)   $(5.8)   (306.7)
 
In the second quarter 2007, other income (expense), net was $0.3 million compared with $3.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, other income (expense), net was $(3.9) million compared with $1.9 million in 2006. These decreases were primarily the result of lower income from a residential pricing program and customer contract work.
Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(19.6)   (16.4)   $(28.5)   (14.3)
 
In the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, income taxes were $100.2 million and $171.2 million, respectively, compared with $119.8 million and $199.7 million for the corresponding periods in 2006. These decreases were primarily the result of lower pre-tax net income, increased federal income tax benefits, as well as increases in state income tax credits of $7.8 million and $11.3 million, respectively, for the second quarter and year-to-date

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2007. See Note (H) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for additional information related to the tax impact of state income tax credits on Georgia Power’s effective tax rate.
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Georgia Power’s future earnings potential. The level of Georgia Power’s future earnings depends on numerous factors that affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Georgia Power’s business of selling electricity. These factors include Georgia Power’s ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment that continues to allow for the recovery of all prudently incurred costs during a time of increasing costs. Future earnings in the near term will depend, in part, upon growth in energy sales which is subject to a number of factors. These factors include weather, competition, new energy contracts with neighboring utilities, energy conservation practiced by customers, the price of electricity, the price elasticity of demand, and the rate of economic growth in Georgia Power’s service area. For additional information relating to these issues, see RISK FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental regulations could affect earnings if such costs cannot be fully recovered in rates on a timely basis. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters” of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “Environmental Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Eight-Hour Ozone Regulations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Statutes and Regulations — Air Quality” of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding revisions to the eight-hour ozone air quality standard. On June 20, 2007, the EPA proposed additional revisions to the current eight-hour ozone standard which, if enacted, could result in designation of new nonattainment areas within Georgia Power’s service territory. The EPA has requested comment and is expected to make a determination regarding finalization of a revised standard in 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Fine Particulate Matter Regulations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Statutes and Regulations — Air Quality” of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding nonattainment designations for the fine particulate matter air quality standard. In March 2007, the EPA finalized its fine particulate matter implementation rule, requiring submittal of state plans for addressing the nonattainment designations by April 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter depends on the development and submittal of those state plans and the resolution of pending legal challenges and, therefore, cannot be determined at this time.
Georgia Multi-Pollutant Rule
On June 27, 2007, the State of Georgia approved a new “multi-pollutant” rule for certain existing coal-fired electric utility steam generating units in Georgia. The rule is designed to reduce emissions of mercury, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and fine particulates state-wide by requiring installation of specified control

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technologies at each affected unit by a date certain between December 31, 2008 and June 1, 2015. This rule will require the installation of controls on the majority of Georgia Power’s coal-fired units. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Statutes and Regulations — General” in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a discussion of estimated compliance costs for 2007 through 2009. If compliance costs cannot be fully recovered in rates on a timely basis, Georgia Power’s financial statements would be adversely impacted. See “FERC and Georgia PSC Matters — Retail Base Rate Recovery” for information on Georgia Power’s request to increase retail rates effective January 1, 2008.
Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation” of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “Environmental Matters — Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information on litigation involving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at four of the units at Plant Wansley. On June 18, 2007, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia approved a settlement between the parties resolving all remaining issues and dismissed the case. There was no material impact on Georgia Power’s financial statements.
FERC and Georgia PSC Matters
Market-Based Rate Authority
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceedings initiated by the FERC in December 2004 to assess Southern Company’s generation dominance within its retail service territory and in May 2005 to determine whether Southern Company satisfies the other three parts of the FERC’s market-based rate analysis: transmission market power, barriers to entry, and affiliate abuse or reciprocal dealing.
In late June and July 2007, hearings were held in the December 2004 proceeding and Southern Company anticipates a decision in November 2007. On June 21, 2007, the FERC issued an order terminating the May 2005 proceeding, based upon its final approval of the settlement in the IIC proceeding discussed below.
In addition, on June 21, 2007, the FERC issued its final rule regarding market-based rate authority. The FERC generally retained its current market-based rate standards. The impact of this order and its effect on the generation dominance proceeding cannot now be determined.
Intercompany Interchange Contract
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceeding initiated by the FERC in May 2005 to examine (1) the provisions of the IIC among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Savannah Electric, Southern Power, and SCS, as agent, under the terms of which the Power Pool is operated, and, in particular, the propriety of the continued inclusion of Southern Power as a party to the IIC, (2) whether any parties to the IIC have violated the FERC’s standards of conduct applicable to utility companies that are

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transmission providers, and (3) whether Southern Company’s code of conduct defining Southern Power as a “system company” rather than a “marketing affiliate” is just and reasonable.
On April 19, 2007, the FERC approved, with certain modifications, the compliance filing submitted by Southern Company on November 6, 2006. The compliance plan largely involves functional separation and information restrictions related to marketing activities conducted on behalf of Southern Power. Implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Georgia Power’s financial statements.
Retail Fuel Cost Recovery
As of June 30, 2007, Georgia Power had an under recovered fuel balance of approximately $830.1 million, compared to $898.1 million at December 31, 2006. On February 6, 2007, the Georgia PSC approved an increase in Georgia Power’s total annual billings of approximately $383 million related to fuel cost recovery effective March 1, 2007. The order also requires Georgia Power to file for a new fuel cost recovery rate no later than March 1, 2008. Fuel cost recovery revenues as recorded on the financial statements are adjusted for differences in actual recoverable costs and amounts billed in current regulated rates. Accordingly, any changes in the billing factor will have no significant effect on Georgia Power’s revenues or net income, but will affect cash flow. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “PSC Matters — Fuel Cost Recovery” of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Fuel Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Retail Base Rate Filing
On June 29, 2007, Georgia Power filed a request to increase retail base rates with the Georgia PSC. The request includes an increase effective January 1, 2008 of approximately $406.7 million, or 5.98%, in retail revenues, based on a future test year ending July 31, 2008 and a proposed retail return on common equity of 12.5%. The majority of the increase in retail revenues is being requested to cover the costs of environmental compliance and continued investment in new generation, transmission, and distribution facilities to support growth and ensure reliability. The remainder of the increase would include recovery of higher operation, maintenance, and other investment costs to meet the rising demand for electricity.
Georgia Power is currently operating under a three-year retail rate order that expires December 31, 2007. Under the terms of the existing order, earnings are evaluated annually against a retail return on common equity range of 10.25% to 12.25%. Two-thirds of any earnings above the 12.25% return are applied to rate refunds, with the remaining one-third retained by Georgia Power. The order required Georgia Power to file a general rate case by July 1, 2007. Georgia Power expects the Georgia PSC to issue a final order in this matter on December 20, 2007. In addition to the traditional test period request, Georgia Power filed information for a three-year rate plan option that includes additional increases of approximately $191 million, or 2.65%, and $45 million, or 0.61%, in retail revenues effective January 1, 2009 and 2010, respectively, to cover the costs of additional environmental controls and certified PPAs. The final outcome of this matter cannot now be determined. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — “Future Earnings Potential — PSC Matters — Rate Plans” of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Rate Plans” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (K) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for additional information.
Other Matters
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notices of arbitration have been expanded to include tax year 2006. The appeals remain stayed pending the outcome of the related litigation. On March 30, 2007, the Georgia Court of Appeals reversed the trial court and ruled that the Monroe County Board of Tax Assessors (Monroe Board) had exceeded its legal authority and remanded the case for entry of an injunction prohibiting the Monroe Board from collecting taxes based on its independent valuation of Plant Scherer. In April 2007, the Monroe Board filed a petition with the Georgia Supreme Court requesting review of the decision of the Georgia Court of Appeals. On July 16, 2007, the Georgia Supreme Court agreed to hear the Monroe Board’s requested review of this decision. The suit could impact all co-owners. Georgia Power could be subject to total taxes through June 30, 2007 of up to $20.4 million, plus penalties and interest. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot currently be determined.
Georgia Power is subject to certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Georgia Power’s business activities are subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment. Litigation over environmental issues and claims of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air quality standards, has increased generally throughout the United States. In particular, personal injury claims for damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials have become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation against Georgia Power cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the liabilities, if any, arising from such current proceedings would have a material adverse effect on Georgia Power’s financial statements.
See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Georgia Power prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Georgia Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material impact on Georgia Power’s results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the financial
statements. Also see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — ACCOUNTING POLICIES — “Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a complete discussion of Georgia Power’s critical accounting policies and estimates related to Electric Utility Regulation, Contingent Obligations, and Unbilled Revenues.
New Accounting Standards
Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, Georgia Power adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” FIN 48 requires companies to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 were applied to all tax positions beginning January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on Georgia Power’s financial statements. See Note (I) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for additional information.

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Fair Value Measurement
The FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157 (SFAS No. 157), “Fair Value Measurements” in September 2006. This standard provides guidance on how to measure fair value where it is permitted or required under other accounting pronouncements. SFAS No. 157 also requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Georgia Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
Fair Value Option
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159 (SFAS No. 159), “Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” This standard permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Georgia Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing its impact.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Georgia Power’s financial condition and liquidity position remained stable at June 30, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $381.2 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $322.9 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The $58.3 million increase in cash provided from operating activities in the first six months of 2007 is primarily due to higher total retail revenues and less cash used for working capital primarily through lower inventory additions. Net cash used for investing activities totaled $763.5 million primarily due to gross property additions to utility plant of $795.8 million in the first six months of 2007. These additions were primarily related to construction of transmission and distribution facilities, purchases of nuclear fuel, and installation of equipment to comply with environmental standards. Net cash provided from financing activities totaled $392.7 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $175.8 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The net change was primarily the result of the issuance of new senior notes.
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY “Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations” of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a description of Georgia Power’s capital requirements for its construction program, scheduled maturities of long-term debt, as well as related interest, preferred stock dividends, lease obligations, purchase commitments, and trust funding requirements. Since December 31, 2006, Georgia Power has entered into four additional PPAs totaling approximately 1,863 MW annually. These contracts begin in 2009 and 2010 and are expected to result in additional obligations of $1.3 million in 2008-2009, $191.4 million in 2010-2011, and $1.08 billion thereafter. Of the total capacity, approximately 561 MW will expire in 2017, 1,274 MW in 2025, and 28 MW in 2029. These contracts are subject to certification by the Georgia PSC. Two of the contracts are with Southern Power and are also subject to FERC approval. Approximately $303.1 million will be required through June 30, 2008 for redemptions and maturities of long-term debt.
Sources of Capital
Georgia Power plans to obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes from sources similar to those utilized in the past. Recently, Georgia Power has primarily utilized funds from operating cash flows, short-term debt, external security offerings, and equity contributions from Southern Company. However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend upon regulatory approval, prevailing market conditions and other factors. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Sources of Capital” of Georgia Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Georgia Power’s current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued use of short-term debt as a funding source to meet scheduled maturities of long-term debt as well as cash needs which can fluctuate significantly due to the seasonality of the business. To meet short-term cash needs and contingencies, Georgia Power had at June 30, 2007 approximately $27.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and $902 million of unused credit arrangements with banks. Of the unused credit arrangements, $40 million expire in 2008 and $862 million expire in 2011. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Georgia Power and its lenders extended the 2011 maturity to 2012.
Of the facilities that expire in 2008, all contain provisions allowing two-year term loans executable at expiration. Georgia Power expects to renew its credit facilities, as needed, prior to expiration. See Note 6 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “Bank Credit Arrangements” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information. These unused credit arrangements provide liquidity support to Georgia Power’s obligations with respect to variable rate pollution control bonds and commercial paper. Georgia Power may also meet short-term cash needs through a Southern Company subsidiary organized to issue and sell commercial paper and extendible commercial notes at the request and for the benefit of Georgia Power and other Southern Company subsidiaries. At June 30, 2007, Georgia Power had approximately $555.4 million of commercial paper, $107.4 million of extendible commercial notes, and $150 million of bank loans outstanding. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Georgia Power entered into a $300 million two-month bank borrowing to provide additional liquidity. Management believes that the need for working capital can be adequately met by utilizing commercial paper programs, short-term bank loans, and lines of credit without maintaining large cash balances.
Credit Rating Risk
Georgia Power does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. There are certain contracts that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit rating change to BBB- or Baa3 or below. These contracts are primarily for physical electricity purchases and sales. At June 30, 2007, the maximum potential collateral requirements at a BBB- or Baa3 rating were approximately $8 million. The maximum potential collateral requirements at a rating below BBB- or Baa3 were approximately $388 million. Generally, collateral may be provided for by a Southern Company guaranty, letter of credit, or cash. Georgia Power, along with all members of the Power Pool, is also party to certain agreements that could require collateral and/or accelerated payment in the event of a credit rating change to below investment grade for it and/or Alabama Power. These agreements are primarily for natural gas and power price risk management activities. At June 30, 2007, Georgia Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was $34 million . Subsequent to June 30, 2007, certain Southern Company subsidiaries entered into additional agreements which could increase this exposure. The increase in exposure, if any, is currently $8 million.
Market Price Risk
Georgia Power’s market risk exposures relative to interest rate changes have not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2006 reporting period. In addition, Georgia Power is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect such exposures in the near term.
Due to cost-based rate regulations, Georgia Power has limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates, commodity fuel prices, and prices of electricity. To mitigate residual risks relative to movements in electricity prices, Georgia Power enters into physical fixed-price contracts for the purchase and sale of electricity through the wholesale electricity market. Georgia Power continues to manage a fuel hedging program at the instruction of the Georgia PSC.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The fair value of derivative energy contracts at June 30, 2007 was as follows:
                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    Changes   Changes
 
    Fair Value
 
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ 3,771     $ (38,003 )
Contracts realized or settled
    1,037       13,535  
New contracts at inception
           
Changes in valuation techniques
           
Current period changes (a)
    (26,266 )     3,010  
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ (21,458 )   $ (21,458 )
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of June 30, 2007
    Valuation Prices
 
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
 
    (in thousands)
Actively quoted
  $ (21,373 )   $ (25,713 )   $ 4,340  
External sources
    (85 )     (85 )      
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ (21,458 )   $ (25,798 )   $ 4,340  
 
Unrealized gains and losses from mark to market adjustments on derivative contracts related to Georgia Power’s fuel hedging programs are recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities. Realized gains and losses from these programs are included in fuel expense and are recovered through Georgia Power’s fuel cost recovery mechanism. Gains and losses on derivative contracts that are not designated as hedges are recognized in the statements of income as incurred.
At June 30, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of all derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
 
    (in thousands)
Regulatory assets, net
  $ (21,458 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
     
Net income
     
 
Total fair value
  $ (21,458 )
 
Unrealized pre-tax gains and losses on energy contracts recognized in income were not material for any period presented.
For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Market Price Risk” of Georgia Power in Item 7 and Notes 1 and 6 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “Financial Instruments” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Financing Activities
In the first six months of 2007, Georgia Power issued $250 million of Series 2007A 5.65% Senior Notes due March 1, 2037, $450 million of Series 2007B 5.70% Senior Notes due June 1, 2017, and $150 million of Series 2007C Floating Rate Senior Notes with a final maturity date of July 18, 2012. The proceeds were used to repay a portion of Georgia Power’s outstanding short-term indebtedness, to fund the redemption in June of $454 million outstanding principal amount of its Series E 7.125% Junior Subordinated Notes due March 31, 2042 and the related 7.125% Preferred Securities of Georgia Power Capital Trust V, and for other general corporate purposes, including Georgia Power’s continuing construction activities. Georgia Power also terminated derivative transactions related to the issuance of the Series 2007A 5.65% Senior Notes at a loss of $3.9 million, and the Series 2007B 5.70% Senior Notes at a gain of $8.8 million. The loss and the gain will both be amortized over a 10-year period, reflecting the original hedge period.
Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Georgia Power issued $300 million of Series 2007D 6.375% Senior Notes due July 15, 2047 and terminated related interest rate derivatives at a gain of $5.7 million. The gain will be amortized over a 30-year period, reflecting the original hedge period. Proceeds from the issuance were used to repay a portion of its outstanding short-term indebtedness. In addition, Georgia Power borrowed $300 million under a short-term credit agreement that matures in September 2007, the proceeds of which were used to repay Georgia Power’s $300 million senior notes at maturity on July 15, 2007. On August 1, 2007, Georgia Power repaid a $150 million bank loan. Also, in the first six months of 2007, Georgia Power entered into derivative transactions designed to mitigate interest rate risk related to planned future debt issuances. See Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements for further details.
In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements and contractual obligations, Georgia Power plans to continue, when economically feasible, a program to retire higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if market conditions permit.

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
                               
Retail revenues
  $ 243,379     $ 245,656     $ 462,963     $ 424,973  
Wholesale revenues —
                               
Non-affiliates
    21,004       20,344       44,404       41,182  
Affiliates
    20,813       15,417       60,893       68,025  
Other revenues
    13,198       11,305       26,367       21,584  
 
                       
Total operating revenues
    298,394       292,722       594,627       555,764  
 
                       
Operating Expenses:
                               
Fuel
    133,049       120,915       279,523       242,156  
Purchased power —
                               
Non-affiliates
    1,955       4,531       3,343       9,327  
Affiliates
    10,469       15,137       17,510       22,127  
Other operations
    46,963       46,761       93,013       90,251  
Maintenance
    19,455       16,142       32,657       30,714  
Depreciation and amortization
    21,203       22,381       42,300       44,366  
Taxes other than income taxes
    20,283       19,793       40,489       38,682  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    253,377       245,660       508,835       477,623  
 
                       
Operating Income
    45,017       47,062       85,792       78,141  
Other Income and (Expense):
                               
Interest income
    1,289       769       2,897       1,550  
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (10,799 )     (9,785 )     (21,375 )     (19,057 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (578 )     (1,147 )     (1,155 )     (2,295 )
Other income (expense), net
    160       (347 )     (11 )     (897 )
 
                       
Total other income and (expense)
    (9,928 )     (10,510 )     (19,644 )     (20,699 )
 
                       
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    35,089       36,552       66,148       57,442  
Income taxes
    12,989       13,689       24,360       21,352  
 
                       
Net Income
    22,100       22,863       41,788       36,090  
Dividends on Preference Stock
    825       825       1,650       1,650  
 
                       
Net Income After Dividends on Preference Stock
  $ 21,275     $ 22,038     $ 40,138     $ 34,440  
 
                       
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Net Income After Dividends on Preference Stock
  $ 21,275     $ 22,038     $ 40,138     $ 34,440  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Qualifying hedges:
                               
Changes in fair value, net of tax of $1,978, $(191), $2,537 and $(191), respectively
    3,149       (304 )     4,039       (304 )
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $76, $31, $160 and $63, respectively
    122       50       255       100  
 
                       
Total other comprehensive income
    3,271       (254 )     4,294       (204 )
 
                       
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 24,546     $ 21,784     $ 44,432     $ 34,236  
 
                       
The accompanying notes as they relate to Gulf Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 41,788     $ 36,090  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    44,827       47,115  
Deferred income taxes
    (12,021 )     (9,061 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    463       1,480  
Stock option expense
    891       745  
Tax benefit of stock options
    199       68  
Other, net
    1,730       1,429  
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    (6,015 )     (9,935 )
Fossil fuel stock
    (13,473 )     (11,273 )
Materials and supplies
    (1,517 )     (15,973 )
Prepaid income taxes
    7,078       1,446  
Property damage cost recovery
    11,440       11,765  
Other current assets
    1,085       926  
Accounts payable
    (7,460 )     7,865  
Accrued taxes
    6,470       17,204  
Accrued compensation
    (7,990 )     (12,897 )
Other current liabilities
    6,149       6,282  
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    73,644       73,276  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (93,207 )     (73,761 )
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (6,432 )     (2,159 )
Construction payables
    (5,993 )     (5,704 )
Other
    (132 )     (9,404 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (105,764 )     (91,028 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
    (96,612 )     48,310  
Proceeds —
               
Senior Notes
    85,000        
Common stock issued to parent
    80,000        
Capital contributions from parent company
          21,140  
Gross excess tax benefit of stock options
    468       167  
Redemptions — Pollution control bonds
          (12,075 )
Payment of preference stock dividends
    (1,650 )     (1,650 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (37,050 )     (35,150 )
Other
    (996 )     (1,190 )
 
           
Net cash provided from financing activities
    29,160       19,552  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (2,960 )     1,800  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    7,526       3,847  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 4,566     $ 5,647  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $381 and $12 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 16,991     $ 17,175  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 27,824     $ 16,984  
The accompanying notes as they relate to Gulf Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,566     $ 7,526  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    67,934       56,489  
Unbilled revenues
    54,133       38,287  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    67,095       79,235  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    8,821       9,015  
Affiliated companies
    5,764       15,302  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (1,090 )     (1,279 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    89,509       76,036  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    36,823       35,306  
Property damage cost recovery
    29,408       28,771  
Other regulatory assets
    13,014       15,977  
Other
    1,992       14,259  
 
           
Total current assets
    377,969       374,924  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    2,653,352       2,574,517  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    912,736       901,564  
 
           
 
    1,740,616       1,672,953  
Construction work in progress
    61,639       62,815  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    1,802,255       1,735,768  
 
           
Other Property and Investments
    16,611       14,846  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    17,191       17,148  
Prepaid pension costs
    70,661       69,895  
Other regulatory assets
    108,146       110,077  
Other
    31,204       17,831  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    227,202       214,951  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 2,424,037     $ 2,340,489  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Gulf Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Notes payable
  $ 23,834     $ 120,446  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    52,349       44,375  
Other
    39,533       49,979  
Customer deposits
    24,333       21,363  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    22,852       29,771  
Other
    20,804       15,033  
Accrued interest
    7,109       7,645  
Accrued compensation
    8,942       16,932  
Other regulatory liabilities
    14,876       9,029  
Other
    25,769       30,975  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    240,401       345,548  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    739,465       654,860  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
    41,238       41,238  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    237,253       237,862  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    13,797       14,721  
Employee benefit obligations
    76,053       73,922  
Other cost of removal obligations
    167,738       165,410  
Other regulatory liabilities
    48,161       46,485  
Other
    83,106       72,533  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    626,108       610,933  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    1,647,212       1,652,579  
 
           
Preference Stock
    53,886       53,887  
 
           
Common Stockholder’s Equity:
               
Common stock, without par value—
               
Authorized — 20,000,000 shares
               
Outstanding — June 30, 2007: 1,792,717 shares
               
  — December 31, 2006: 992,717 shares
    118,060       38,060  
Paid-in capital
    430,126       428,592  
Retained earnings
    175,056       171,968  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (303 )     (4,597 )
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    722,939       634,023  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 2,424,037     $ 2,340,489  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Gulf Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2007 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2006
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2007 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2006
OVERVIEW
Gulf Power operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail customers within its traditional service area located in northwest Florida and to wholesale customers in the Southeast. Many factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Gulf Power’s business of selling electricity. These factors include the ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment, to achieve energy sales growth, and to effectively manage and secure timely recovery of rising costs. These costs include those related to growing demand, increasingly stringent environmental standards, fuel prices, and storm restoration costs. Appropriately balancing environmental expenditures with customer prices will continue to challenge Gulf Power for the foreseeable future.
Gulf Power continues to focus on several key performance indicators. These indicators include customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and net income. For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — OVERVIEW — “Key Performance Indicators” of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(0.7)   (3.5)   $5.7   16.5
 
Gulf Power’s net income after dividends on preference stock for the second quarter 2007 was $21.3 million compared to $22.0 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The decrease in the second quarter 2007 compared to the corresponding period in 2006 was primarily due to a decrease in retail revenues, excluding revenues related to fuel and other cost recovery.
Gulf Power’s net income after dividends on preference stock for year-to-date 2007 was $40.1 million compared to $34.4 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The year-to-date increase was primarily due to an increase in retail revenues, excluding revenues related to fuel and other cost recovery.
Retail Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change) (change in millions) (% change)
$(2.3)   (0.9)   $38.0   8.9
 
In the second quarter 2007, retail revenues were $243.4 million compared to $245.7 million in the corresponding period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, retail revenues were $463.0 million compared to $425.0 million for the corresponding period in 2006.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Details of retail revenues are as follows:
                                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
 
    (in millions)   (% change)   (in millions)   (% change)
Retail — prior year
  $ 245.7             $ 425.0          
Estimated change in —
                               
Rates and pricing
    0.6       0.3       1.2       0.3  
Sales growth
    1.0       0.4       4.1       0.9  
Weather
    (4.3 )     (1.8 )     (1.2 )     (0.3 )
Fuel and other cost recovery
    0.4       0.2       33.9       8.0  
 
Retail — current year
  $ 243.4       (0.9 )   $ 463.0       8.9  
 
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the second quarter 2007 and increased year-to-date 2007, when compared to corresponding periods in 2006, due to cost recovery provisions. These cost recovery provisions include energy conservation costs and environmental compliance costs. Annually, Gulf Power petitions the Florida PSC for recovery of projected costs including any true-up amount from prior periods, and approved rates are implemented each January. The recovery provisions include related expenses and a return on average net investment. See Note 1 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Revenues,” and “Environmental Remediation Cost Recovery” and Note 3 to the financial statements under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Environmental Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased in the second quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 primarily from a 3.9% increase in KWH energy sales to commercial customers. This increase is offset by a decrease of 12.8% in industrial energy KWH sales. For year-to-date 2007, revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased when compared to the corresponding period in 2006 primarily from a 1.5% increase in KWH energy sales to residential customers and a 5.0% increase in KWH energy sales to commercial customers. These increases are offset by a 9.2% decrease in industrial KWH energy sales. The increase for both periods for residential and commercial customers is primarily related to customer growth offset by a slight decrease in average residential customer usage. The decrease in industrial KWH energy sales for both periods is primarily due to increased customer cogeneration due to lower cost of natural gas along with decreased demand due to customer process changes.
Revenues associated with changes in weather decreased in the second quarter 2007 when compared to the corresponding period in 2006 as a result of a 4.9% decrease in KWH energy sales to residential and commercial customers. Revenues associated with changes in weather decreased year-to-date 2007 when compared to the corresponding period in 2006 as a result of a 0.7% decrease in KWH energy sales to residential and commercial customers. The decreases for both periods are a result of milder weather in 2007.
Revenues associated with changes in fuel and other cost recovery increased in the second quarter 2007 and year-to-date 2007, when compared to corresponding periods in 2006, primarily due to cost recovery provisions. These cost recovery provisions include fuel expenses, the energy component of purchased power costs, and purchased power capacity costs. Annually, Gulf Power petitions the Florida PSC for recovery of projected costs including any true-up amount from prior periods, and approved rates are implemented each January. Cost recovery provisions also include revenues related to the recovery of storm damage restoration costs. The recovery provisions generally equal the related expenses and have no material effect on net income. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC and Florida PSC Matters — Retail Fuel Cost Recovery” herein and MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “PSC Matters — Fuel Cost Recovery” of Gulf Power in

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Item 7 and Note 1 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Revenues,” and “Property Damage Reserve” and Note 3 to the financial statements under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Storm Damage Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Wholesale Revenues — Affiliates
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$5.4   35.0   $(7.1)   (10.5)
 
Wholesale revenues from affiliates will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of generating resources at each company within the Southern Company system. These affiliate sales are made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. These transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since this energy is generally sold at marginal cost.
In the second quarter 2007, wholesale revenues from affiliates were $20.8 million compared to $15.4 million in the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of increases in sales volume of KWH to the Power Pool.
For year-to-date 2007, wholesale revenues from affiliates were $60.9 million compared to $68.0 million for the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily a result of lower actual gas prices.
Other Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$1.9   16.7   $4.8   22.2
 
In the second quarter 2007, other revenues were $13.2 million compared to $11.3 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, other revenues were $26.4 million compared to $21.6 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were primarily a result of other energy services and higher franchise fees, which have no impact on earnings. Franchise fees are generally proportional to sales revenue and are offset by franchise and gross receipt taxes. The increased revenues from other energy services did not have a material impact on earnings since they were offset by associated expenses.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                                 
    Second Quarter 2007   Year-to-Date 2007
    vs.   vs.
    Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2006
 
    (change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
Fuel
  $ 12.1       10.0     $ 37.3       15.4  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (2.5 )     (56.9 )     (6.0 )     (64.2 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    (4.7 )     (30.8 )     (4.6 )     (20.9 )
                         
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 4.9             $ 26.7          
                         
In the second quarter 2007, fuel expense was $133.0 million compared to $120.9 million in the same period in 2006. This change resulted from a $5.5 million increase related to a higher average cost of fuel as well as a $6.6 million increase due to the KWH volume generated. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC and Florida PSC Matters — Retail Fuel Cost Recovery” herein for additional information. In the second quarter 2007,

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total purchased power was $12.4 million compared to $19.6 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was due to a $9.6 million decrease in KWH purchases offset by a $2.4 million increase resulting from higher average cost per net KWH.
For year-to-date 2007, fuel expense was $279.5 million compared to $242.2 million for the same period in 2006. This change resulted primarily from a $26.2 million increase related to a higher average cost of fuel as well as an $11.1 million increase due to the KWH volume generated. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC and Florida PSC Matters — Retail Fuel Cost Recovery” herein for additional information. For year-to-date 2007, total purchased power was $20.9 million compared to $31.5 million for the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily due to an $8.8 million decrease in KWH purchased and a $1.8 million decrease resulting from lower average cost per net KWH.
                                                 
    Second Quarter   Second Quarter       Year-to-Date   Year-to-Date    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change   2007   2006   % change
 
    (cents per net KWH)           (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    3.33       3.19       4.39       3.41       3.09       10.36  
Purchased power
    7.71       6.23       23.76       5.92       6.42       (7.79 )
 
Since energy expenses are generally offset by revenues through Gulf Power’s fuel cost recovery mechanism, these expenses do not have a significant impact on net income.
Other Operations Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$0.2   0.4   $2.7   3.1
 
The change in the second quarter 2007 compared with the second quarter 2006 other operations expense is not material. For year-to-date 2007, other operations expense was $93.0 million compared to $90.3 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to other energy services. The increased expenses from other energy services did not have a material impact on earnings since they were offset by associated revenues.
Maintenance Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$3.4   20.5   $1.9   6.3
 
In the second quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $19.5 million compared to $16.1 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, maintenance expense was $32.6 million compared to $30.7 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were primarily due to unscheduled maintenance performed on power generation facilities.

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Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$1.0   10.4   $2.3   12.2
 
In the second quarter 2007, interest expense was $10.8 million compared to $9.8 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, interest expense was $21.4 million compared to $19.1 million in the same period in 2006. These increases were primarily due to the issuance of $110 million in senior notes in December 2006.
Interest Expense to Affiliate Trusts
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(0.5)   (49.6)   $(1.1)   (49.7)
 
In the second quarter 2007, interest expense to affiliate trusts was $0.6 million compared to $1.1 million in the same period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, interest expense to affiliate trusts was $1.2 million compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2006. These decreases were due to the redemption of long-term debt payable to affiliated trusts in December 2006.
Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(0.7)   (5.1)   $3.0   14.1
 
In the second quarter 2007, income tax expense was $13.0 million compared to $13.7 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily a result of lower earnings before income taxes.
For year-to-date 2007, income tax expense was $24.4 million compared to $21.4 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of higher earnings before income taxes.
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Gulf Power’s future earnings potential. The level of Gulf Power’s future earnings depends on numerous factors that affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Gulf Power’s business of selling electricity. These factors include Gulf Power’s ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment that continues to allow for the recovery of all prudently incurred costs during a time of increasing costs. Future earnings in the near term will depend, in part, upon growth in energy sales, which is subject to a number of factors. These factors include weather, competition, new energy contracts with neighboring utilities, energy conservation practiced by customers, the price of electricity, the price elasticity of demand, and the rate of economic growth in Gulf Power’s service area. For additional information relating to these issues, see RISK FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.

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Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental regulations could affect earnings if such costs cannot be fully recovered in rates on a timely basis. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters” of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Environmental Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Eight-Hour Ozone Regulations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Statutes and Regulations — Air Quality” of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding revisions to the eight-hour ozone air quality standard. On June 20, 2007, the EPA proposed additional revisions to the current eight-hour ozone standard which, if enacted, could result in designation of new nonattainment areas within Gulf Power’s service territory. The EPA has requested comment and is expected to make a determination regarding finalization of a revised standard in 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
Fine Particulate Matter Regulations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Statutes and Regulations — Air Quality” of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding nonattainment designations for the fine particulate matter air quality standard. In March 2007, the EPA finalized its fine particulate matter implementation rule, requiring submittal of state plans for addressing the nonattainment designations by April 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter depends on the development and submittal of those state plans and the resolution of pending legal challenges and, therefore, cannot be determined at this time.
Florida Greenhouse Gas Executive Orders
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters - Global Climate Issues” of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding domestic efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. On July 13, 2007, the Governor of the State of Florida signed three executive orders addressing reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the state, including statewide emission reduction targets beginning in 2017. Included in the orders is a directive to the Secretary of Environmental Protection to develop rules adopting maximum allowable emissions levels of greenhouse gases for electric utilities, consistent with the statewide emission reduction targets, and a request to the Florida PSC to initiate rulemaking requiring utilities to produce at least 20% of their electricity from renewable sources. The impact of these orders on Gulf Power will depend on the development, adoption, and implementation of any rules governing greenhouse gas emissions, and the ultimate outcome cannot be determined at this time.
Georgia Multi-Pollutant Rule
On June 27, 2007, the State of Georgia approved a new “multi-pollutant” rule for certain existing coal-fired electric utility steam generating units in Georgia. The rule is designed to reduce emissions of mercury, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and fine particulates state-wide by requiring installation of specified control technologies at each affected unit by a date certain between December 31, 2008 and June 1, 2015. This rule will require the installation of a new pollution control system at Plant Scherer Unit 3 which Gulf Power co-owns with Georgia Power. The ultimate impact of this rule on Gulf Power cannot be determined at this time.

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Environmental Remediation
During the second quarter 2007, Gulf Power increased its estimated liability for environmental remediation projects by $12.8 million as a result of changes in the costs estimates to remediate substation sites. These projects have been approved by the Florida PSC for recovery through the environmental cost recovery clause; therefore, there was no impact on Gulf Power’s net income as a result of these revised estimates. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters — Environmental Remediation” of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Environmental Matters — Environmental Remediation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
FERC and Florida PSC Matters
Market-Based Rate Authority
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceedings initiated by the FERC in December 2004 to assess Southern Company’s generation dominance within its retail service territory and in May 2005 to determine whether Southern Company satisfies the other three parts of the FERC’s market-based rate analysis: transmission market power, barriers to entry, and affiliate abuse or reciprocal dealing.
In late June and July 2007, hearings were held in the December 2004 proceeding and Southern Company anticipates a decision in November 2007. On June 21, 2007, the FERC issued an order terminating the May 2005 proceeding, based upon its final approval of the settlement in the IIC proceeding discussed below.
In addition, on June 21, 2007, the FERC issued its final rule regarding market-based rate authority. The FERC generally retained its current market-based rate standards. The impact of this order and its effect on the generation dominance proceeding cannot now be determined.
Intercompany Interchange Contract
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceeding initiated by the FERC in May 2005 to examine (1) the provisions of the IIC among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Savannah Electric, Southern Power, and SCS, as agent, under the terms of which the Power Pool is operated, and, in particular, the propriety of the continued inclusion of Southern Power as a party to the IIC, (2) whether any parties to the IIC have violated the FERC’s standards of conduct applicable to utility companies that are transmission providers, and (3) whether Southern Company’s code of conduct defining Southern Power as a “system company” rather than a “marketing affiliate” is just and reasonable.
On April 19, 2007, the FERC approved, with certain modifications, the compliance filing submitted by Southern Company on November 6, 2006. The compliance plan largely involves functional separation and information restrictions related to marketing activities conducted on behalf of Southern Power. Implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Gulf Power’s financial statements.

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Retail Fuel Cost Recovery
Gulf Power has established fuel cost recovery rates approved by the Florida PSC. In recent years, Gulf Power has experienced higher than expected fuel costs for coal and natural gas. If the projected fuel revenue over or under recovery exceeds 10% of the projected fuel costs for the period, Gulf Power is required to notify the Florida PSC and to indicate if an adjustment to the fuel cost recovery factor is being requested. Gulf Power filed such notice with the Florida PSC on June 15, 2007, but no adjustment to the factor was requested. Under recovered fuel costs at June 30, 2007 totaled $65.6 million, and are included in under recovered regulatory clause revenues on Gulf Power’s Condensed Balance Sheets herein. Fuel cost recovery revenues, as recorded on the financial statements, are adjusted for differences in actual recoverable costs and amounts billed in current regulated rates. Accordingly, any changes in the billing factor would have no significant effect on Gulf Power’s revenues or net income, but will affect cash flow. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “PSC Matters — Fuel Cost Recovery” of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Note 1 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Revenues” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Other Matters
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Property Tax Dispute” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information on the property tax dispute with Monroe County, Georgia. The administrative appeals and notices of arbitration have been expanded to include tax year 2006. The appeals remain stayed pending the outcome of the related litigation. On March 30, 2007, the Georgia Court of Appeals reversed the trial court and ruled that the Monroe County Board of Tax Assessors (Monroe Board) had exceeded its legal authority and remanded the case for entry of an injunction prohibiting the Monroe Board from collecting taxes based on its independent valuation of Plant Scherer. On July 16, 2007, the Georgia Supreme Court agreed to hear the Monroe Board’s requested review of this decision. Gulf Power could be subject to total taxes through June 30, 2007 of up to $3.9 million, plus penalties and interest. In accordance with Gulf Power’s unit power sales contract for Plant Scherer, such property taxes would be recoverable from the customer. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot currently be determined.
Gulf Power is subject to certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Gulf Power’s business activities are subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment. Litigation over environmental issues and claims of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air quality standards, has increased generally throughout the United States. In particular, personal injury claims for damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials have become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation against Gulf Power cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the liabilities, if any, arising from such current proceedings would have a material adverse effect on Gulf Power’s financial statements.
See Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future earnings potential.

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Gulf Power prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Gulf Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material impact on Gulf Power’s results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the financial statements. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — ACCOUNTING POLICIES — “Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a complete discussion of Gulf Power’s critical accounting policies and estimates related to Electric Utility Regulation, Contingent Obligations, and Unbilled Revenues.
New Accounting Standards
Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, Gulf Power adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” FIN 48 requires companies to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 were applied to all tax positions beginning January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on Gulf Power’s financial statements.
Fair Value Measurement
The FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157 (SFAS No. 157), “Fair Value Measurements” in September 2006. This standard provides guidance on how to measure fair value where it is permitted or required under other accounting pronouncements. SFAS No. 157 also requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Gulf Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
Fair Value Option
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159 (SFAS No. 159), “Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” This standard permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Gulf Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing its impact.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Gulf’s financial condition and liquidity position remained stable at June 30, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $73.6 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $73.3 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The $0.3 million increase in cash provided from operating activities in the first six months of 2007 is primarily due to a decrease in cash outflow for materials and supplies, partially offset by an increase in cash outflows for accounts payable. Net cash used for investing activities totaled $105.8 million primarily due to gross property additions to utility plant of $90.5 million in the first six months of 2007. These additions were primarily related to installation of equipment to comply with environmental standards and

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distribution facilities construction. Net cash provided from financing activities totaled $29.2 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $19.6 million for the corresponding period in 2006 primarily due to the issuance of additional long-term debt partially offset by decreased notes payable.
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY “Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations” of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a description of Gulf Power’s capital requirements for its construction program, lease obligations, preference stock dividends, purchase commitments, and trust funding requirements. Gulf Power has no maturities or redemptions of long-term debt required by June 30, 2008.
On May 11, 2007 the Florida PSC issued an order approving two PPAs that Gulf Power had previously entered into, one of which is with Southern Power, for a total of 487 MW annually from June 2009 through May 2014. The PPA with Southern Power was approved by the FERC on July 13, 2007. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations” of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Sources of Capital
Gulf Power plans to obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes from sources similar to those utilized in the past. Recently, Gulf Power has primarily utilized funds from operating cash flows, short-term debt, external security offerings, and equity contributions from Southern Company. However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend upon regulatory approval, prevailing market conditions, and other factors. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Sources of Capital” of Gulf Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Gulf Power’s current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued use of short-term debt as a funding source to meet scheduled maturities of long-term debt as well as cash needs which can fluctuate significantly due to the seasonality of the business. To meet short-term cash needs and contingencies, Gulf Power had at June 30, 2007 approximately $4.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and $125 million of unused committed lines of credit with banks. Of the unused credit agreements, $90 million expire in 2007 and $35 million expire in 2008 (of which $100 million contain provisions allowing one-year term loans). Gulf Power expects to renew its credit facilities, as needed, prior to expiration. See Note 6 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Bank Credit Arrangements” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information. These credit arrangements provide liquidity support to Gulf Power’s obligations with respect to variable rate pollution control bonds and commercial paper. Gulf Power may also meet short-term cash needs through a Southern Company subsidiary organized to issue and sell commercial paper and extendible commercial notes at the request and for the benefit of Gulf Power and other Southern Company subsidiaries. At June 30, 2007, Gulf Power had $23.8 million of commercial paper outstanding. Management believes that the need for working capital can be adequately met by utilizing commercial paper programs and lines of credit without maintaining large cash balances.
Credit Rating Risk
Gulf Power does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. There are certain contracts that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit rating change to BBB- or Baa3, or below. Generally, collateral may be provided for by a Southern Company guaranty, letter of credit, or cash. These contracts are

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primarily for physical electricity purchases and sales. At June 30, 2007, the maximum potential collateral requirements at a BBB- or Baa3 rating were approximately $23 million. The maximum potential collateral requirements at a rating below BBB- or Baa3 were approximately $46 million. Gulf Power, along with all members of the Power Pool, is also party to certain agreements that could require collateral and/or accelerated payment in the event of a credit rating change to below investment grade for Alabama Power and/or Georgia Power. These agreements are primarily for natural gas and power price risk management activities. At June 30, 2007, Gulf Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was $34 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, certain Southern Company subsidiaries entered into additional agreements which could increase this exposure. The increase in exposure, if any, is currently $8 million.
Market Price Risk
Gulf Power’s market risk exposures relative to interest rate changes have not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2006 reporting period. In addition, Gulf Power is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect such exposures in the near term.
Due to cost-based rate regulation, Gulf Power has limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates, commodity fuel prices, and prices of electricity. To mitigate residual risks relative to movements in electricity prices, Gulf Power enters into physical fixed-price contracts for the purchase and sale of electricity through the wholesale electricity market. Gulf Power has also implemented a fuel-hedging program with the approval of the Florida PSC.
The fair value of derivative energy contracts at June 30, 2007 was as follows:
                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    Changes   Changes
 
    Fair Value
 
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ 901     $ (7,186 )
Contracts realized or settled
    44       3,133  
New contracts at inception
           
Changes in valuation techniques
           
Current period changes (a)
    (3,084 )     1,914  
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ (2,139 )   $ (2,139 )
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of June 30, 2007
    Valuation Prices
 
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
 
            (in thousands)        
Actively quoted
  $ (2,126 )   $ (2,927 )   $ 801  
External sources
    (13 )     (13 )      
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ (2,139 )   $ (2,940 )   $ 801  
 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
and losses on derivative energy contracts that are not designated as hedges are recognized in the statements of income as incurred.
At June 30, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
 
    (in thousands)
Regulatory assets, net
  $ (2,139 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
     
Net income
     
 
Total fair value
  $ (2,139 )
 
Unrealized pre-tax gains and losses recognized in income were not material for any period presented.
For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Market Price Risk” of Gulf Power in Item 7 and Notes 1 and 6 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Financial Instruments” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
In January 2007, Gulf Power issued 800,000 shares of common stock to Southern Company at $100 stated value per share ($80 million aggregate purchase price). The proceeds were used to repay a portion of Gulf Power’s short-term indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.
In June 2007, Gulf Power issued $85 million of Series 2007A 5.90% Senior Notes due June 15, 2017. Proceeds were used to repay a portion of its outstanding short-term indebtedness and for general corporate purposes, including Gulf Power’s continuous construction program.
Gulf Power entered into derivative transactions in March 2007 designed to mitigate interest rate risk related to future planned debt issuances. The total notional amount of these derivatives was $165 million. Of this $165 million, $85 million was terminated in June 2007 when the underlying security was issued at a gain of $3 million. This gain will be amortized over a 10-year period. See Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for further details.
In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements, contractual obligations, and storm-recovery, Gulf Power plans to continue, when economically feasible, a program to retire higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if market conditions permit.

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
                               
Retail revenues
  $ 182,145     $ 173,145     $ 338,269     $ 304,509  
Wholesale revenues —
                               
Non-affiliates
    76,702       66,606       153,996       127,928  
Affiliates
    9,657       10,781       28,572       22,553  
Other revenues
    4,712       4,388       9,205       8,871  
 
                       
Total operating revenues
    273,216       254,920       530,042       463,861  
 
                       
Operating Expenses:
                               
Fuel
    122,158       104,386       243,917       182,649  
Purchased power —
                               
Non-affiliates
    1,259       4,615       2,213       9,317  
Affiliates
    17,040       17,381       29,464       36,417  
Other operations
    43,109       41,134       86,956       78,411  
Maintenance
    17,331       19,360       31,278       33,775  
Depreciation and amortization
    15,153       12,002       29,381       24,322  
Taxes other than income taxes
    15,495       15,650       28,338       29,850  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    231,545       214,528       451,547       394,741  
 
                       
Operating Income
    41,671       40,392       78,495       69,120  
Other Income and (Expense):
                               
Interest income
    424       22       999       71  
Interest expense
    (4,328 )     (4,221 )     (8,751 )     (8,512 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (37 )     (650 )     (686 )     (1,299 )
Other income (expense), net
    5,105       1,550       4,977       2,493  
 
                       
Total other income and (expense)
    1,164       (3,299 )     (3,461 )     (7,247 )
 
                       
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    42,835       37,093       75,034       61,873  
Income taxes
    16,122       13,894       28,252       22,959  
 
                       
Net Income
    26,713       23,199       46,782       38,914  
Dividends on Preferred Stock
    433       433       866       866  
 
                       
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred Stock
  $ 26,280     $ 22,766     $ 45,916     $ 38,048  
 
                       
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred Stock
  $ 26,280     $ 22,766     $ 45,916     $ 38,048  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Qualifying hedges:
                               
Changes in fair value, net of tax of $408, $64, $46 and $204, respectively
    657       105       73       330  
 
                       
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 26,937     $ 22,871     $ 45,989     $ 38,378  
 
                       
The accompanying notes as they relate to Mississippi Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 46,782     $ 38,914  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    34,116       33,111  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, net
    (12,089 )     21,218  
Plant Daniel capacity
    (2,829 )     (6,504 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    3,928       2,518  
Stock option expense
    830       850  
Tax benefit of stock options
    238       49  
Hurricane Katrina grant proceeds-property reserve
    60,000        
Other, net
    (15,859 )     (9,188 )
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    16,671       41,243  
Fossil fuel stock
    (23,319 )     5,629  
Materials and supplies
    (880 )     61  
Prepaid income taxes
    19,666       36,262  
Other current assets
    (764 )     (5,959 )
Hurricane Katrina grant proceeds
    14,345        
Hurricane Katrina accounts payable
    5,440       (41,638 )
Other accounts payable
    (9,313 )     (51,837 )
Accrued taxes
    (2,669 )     (11,342 )
Accrued compensation
    (13,420 )     (14,117 )
Over recovered regulatory clause revenues
          (22,354 )
Other current liabilities
    (77 )     465  
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    120,797       17,381  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (56,089 )     (91,231 )
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    7,113       (4,040 )
Construction payables
    (408 )     (11,028 )
Hurricane Katrina capital grant proceeds
    10,869        
Other
    527       (1,472 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (37,988 )     (107,771 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
    (774 )     115,128  
Proceeds — Gross excess tax benefit of stock options
    478       36  
Redemptions — Long-term debt to affiliate trusts
    (36,082 )      
Capital contributions from parent company
    (3 )     (2,378 )
Payment of preferred stock dividends
    (866 )     (866 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (33,650 )     (32,600 )
 
           
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities
    (70,897 )     79,320  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    11,912       (11,070 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    4,214       14,301  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 16,126     $ 3,231  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest
  $ 9,046     $ 15,471  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ (270 )   $ (42,560 )
The accompanying notes as they relate to Mississippi Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 16,126     $ 4,214  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    45,769       42,099  
Unbilled revenues
    27,171       23,807  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    39,427       50,778  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    4,597       5,870  
Insurance receivable
    6       20,551  
Affiliated companies
    16,731       23,696  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (662 )     (855 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    65,998       42,679  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    28,807       27,927  
Prepaid income taxes
    2,365       22,031  
Other regulatory assets
    34,490       42,391  
Other
    11,110       15,091  
 
           
Total current assets
    291,935       320,279  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    2,070,209       2,054,151  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    855,381       836,922  
 
           
 
    1,214,828       1,217,229  
Construction work in progress
    54,354       40,608  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    1,269,182       1,257,837  
 
           
Other Property and Investments
    10,106       4,636  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    9,031       9,280  
Prepaid pension costs
    35,863       36,424  
Other regulatory assets
    64,274       61,086  
Other
    26,540       18,834  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    135,708       125,624  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 1,706,931     $ 1,708,376  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Mississippi Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 1,095     $  
Notes payable
    50,603       51,377  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    34,804       24,615  
Other
    53,472       73,236  
Customer deposits
    9,240       8,676  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    23,106       4,171  
Other
    27,560       50,346  
Accrued interest
    2,455       2,332  
Accrued compensation
    10,538       23,958  
Plant Daniel capacity
    2,830       5,659  
Other regulatory liabilities
    20,023       11,386  
Other
    24,367       28,880  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    260,093       284,636  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    247,765       242,553  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
          36,082  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    225,435       236,202  
Deferred credits related to income taxes
    15,648       16,218  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    15,870       16,402  
Employee benefit obligations
    96,063       92,403  
Other cost of removal obligations
    87,467       82,397  
Other regulatory liabilities
    85,907       22,559  
Other
    36,214       56,324  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    562,604       522,505  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    1,070,462       1,085,776  
 
           
Preferred Stock
    32,780       32,780  
 
           
Common Stockholder’s Equity:
               
Common stock, without par value —
               
Authorized — 1,130,000 shares
               
Outstanding — 1,121,000 shares
    37,691       37,691  
Paid-in capital
    308,549       307,019  
Retained earnings
    256,777       244,511  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    672       599  
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    603,689       589,820  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 1,706,931     $ 1,708,376  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Mississippi Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SECOND QUARTER 2007 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2006
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2007 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2006
OVERVIEW
Mississippi Power operates as a vertically integrated utility providing electricity to retail customers within its traditional service area located within the State of Mississippi and to wholesale customers in the Southeast. Many factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Mississippi Power’s business of selling electricity. These factors include the ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment, to achieve energy sales growth, and to effectively manage and secure timely recovery of rising costs. These costs include those related to growing demand, increasingly stringent environmental standards, fuel prices, and storm restoration following Hurricane Katrina.
Mississippi Power continues to focus on several key performance indicators. In recognition that Mississippi Power’s long-term financial success is dependent upon how well it satisfies its customers’ needs, Mississippi Power’s retail base rate mechanism, PEP, includes performance indicators that directly tie customer service indicators to Mississippi Power’s allowed return. In addition to the PEP performance indicators, Mississippi Power focuses on other performance measures, including broader measures of customer satisfaction, plant availability, system reliability, and net income. For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — OVERVIEW — “Key Performance Indicators” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$3.5   15.4   $7.9   20.7
 
Mississippi Power’s net income after dividends on preferred stock for the second quarter 2007 was $26.3 million compared to $22.8 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to increased wholesale energy revenues and other income, partially offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization due to the amortization of a regulatory liability related to Plant Daniel capacity for the current period.
Mississippi Power’s net income after dividends on preferred stock for year-to-date 2007 was $45.9 million compared to $38.0 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to an increase in territorial base revenues which was a result of a retail base rate increase effective April 1, 2006, and sales growth as well as increases in wholesale energy revenues and other income. These increases were partially offset by an increase in operations and maintenance and an increase in depreciation and amortization due to the amortization of a regulatory liability related to Plant Daniel capacity for the current year.
Retail Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$9.0   5.2   $33.8   11.1
 

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In the second quarter 2007, retail revenues were $182.1 million compared to $173.1 million in the same period in 2006.
For year-to-date 2007, retail revenues were $338.3 million compared to $304.5 million for the same period in 2006.
Details of the change to retail revenues are as follows:
                                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    (in millions)   (% change)   (in millions)   (% change)
Retail — prior year
  $ 173.1             $ 304.5          
Estimated change in —
                               
Rates and pricing
    1.3       0.8       6.3       2.1  
Sales growth
    4.9       2.8       7.2       2.3  
Weather
    (4.4 )     (2.5 )     (1.5 )     (0.5 )
Fuel and other cost recovery
    7.2       4.1       21.8       7.2  
 
Retail — current year
  $ 182.1       5.2 %   $ 338.3       11.1 %
 
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the second quarter 2007 when compared to the same period of 2006 due to an increase in the ECO Plan rate.
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased for year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same period of 2006 due to a base rate increase effective April 2006 and the increase in the ECO Plan rate.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased in the second quarter 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 due to a 6.0% and 5.9% increase in KWH sales to commercial and industrial customers, respectively, primarily due to increase in usage and customer additions after Hurricane Katrina.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased for year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 due to a 2.2%, 9.8%, and 7.3% increase in KWH sales to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, respectively, primarily due to increase in usage and customer additions after Hurricane Katrina.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather decreased because of mild weather in the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 compared to normal weather in the second quarter and year-to-date 2006.
Fuel revenues increased in the second quarter and year-to-date 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006. Electric rates include provisions to adjust billings for fluctuations in fuel costs, including the energy component of purchased power costs. Under these provisions, fuel revenues generally equal fuel expenses, including the fuel component of purchased power costs, and do not affect net income.
Wholesale Revenues — Non-Affiliates
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$10.1   15.2   $26.1   20.4
 
Revenues from wholesale sales to non-affiliates will vary depending on the market cost of available energy compared to the cost of Mississippi Power and Southern Company system owned generation, demand for energy within the Southern Company service territory, and availability of Southern Company system generation. In the second quarter 2007, wholesale revenues from non-affiliates were $76.7 million compared to $66.6 million in

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the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $9.5 million increase in sales to customers outside Mississippi Power’s service territory compared to the same period in 2006. This increase was due to an $8.4 million increase in energy revenues and a $1.1 million increase in capacity revenues.
For year-to-date 2007, wholesale revenues to non-affiliates were $154.0 million compared to $127.9 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $14.1 million increase in sales to customers outside Mississippi Power’s service territory, of which a $12.2 million increase was associated with energy revenues and a $1.9 million increase was associated with capacity revenues. The increase in revenues to customers within Mississippi Power’s service territory was $12.0 million, primarily due to an $8.8 million increase in fuel costs and a $3.1 million increase in base revenues due to higher demand by customers.
Wholesale Revenues — Affiliates
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(1.1)   (10.4)   $6.0   26.7
 
Revenues from wholesale sales to affiliates will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of generating resources at each company. These affiliate sales are made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. These transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since the energy is generally sold at marginal cost. In the second quarter 2007, wholesale revenues to affiliates were $9.7 million compared to $10.8 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily due to a $0.7 million increase in capacity revenues and a $0.4 million decrease in energy revenues, of which a $1.6 million decrease was associated with lower fuel prices, partially offset by a $1.2 million increase associated with increased sales.
For year-to-date 2007, wholesale revenues to affiliates were $28.6 million compared to $22.6 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $7.4 million increase in energy revenues, of which a $15.1 million increase was associated with increased sales and a $7.7 million decrease was associated with lower fuel prices. This increase was offset by a decrease in capacity revenues of $1.4 million.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                                 
    Second Quarter 2007   Year-to-Date 2007
    vs.   vs.
    Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2006
    (change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
Fuel
  $ 17.8       17.0     $ 61.3       33.5  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (3.4 )     (72.7 )     (7.1 )     (76.2 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    (0.3 )     (2.0 )     (7.0 )     (19.1 )
                         
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 14.1             $ 47.2          
                         
In the second quarter 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $140.5 million compared to $126.4 million in the same period in 2006. The net increase in fuel and purchased power expenses was primarily due to a $7.7 million increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power as well as a $6.4 million increase due to the KWH volume generated or purchased. Details of the individual components follow.
For year-to-date 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $275.6 million compared to $228.4 million for the same period in 2006. The net increase in fuel and purchased power expenses was primarily due to a $16.9 million increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power as well as a $30.3 million increase due to the KWH volume generated or purchased. Details of the individual components follow.

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In the second quarter 2007, fuel expense was $122.2 million compared to $104.4 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $9.2 million increase in generation from Mississippi Power-owned facilities and an $8.6 million increase in the cost of fuel.
For year-to-date 2007, fuel expense was $243.9 million compared to $182.6 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $39.5 million increase in generation from Mississippi Power-owned facilities and a $21.8 million increase in the cost of fuel.
Details of Mississippi Power’s cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
                                                 
    Second Quarter   Second Quarter           Year-to-Date   Year-to-Date    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change   2007   2006   % change
    (cents per net KWH)           (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    3.71       3.44       7.8       3.63       3.31       9.7  
Purchased power
    4.14       4.34       (4.6 )     3.77       4.36       (13.5 )
 
In the second quarter 2007, purchased power expense — non-affiliates was $1.3 million compared to $4.6 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily the result of a 53.5% decrease in KWH volume purchased due to more of Mississippi Power’s generation being available to meet customer demand and a 41.3% decrease in the average cost of purchased power per KWH.
For year-to-date 2007, purchased power expense — non-affiliates was $2.2 million compared to $9.3 million for the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily the result of a 51.8% decrease in KWH volume purchased due to more of Mississippi Power’s generation being available to meet customer demand and a 50.7% decrease in the average cost of purchased power per KWH.
In the second quarter 2007, purchased power from affiliates was $17.0 million compared to $17.4 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily due to a 5.0% decrease in the average cost of purchased power per KWH, partially offset by a 3.2% increase in KWH volume purchased.
For year-to-date 2007, purchased power from affiliates was $29.5 million compared to $36.4 million for the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily due to a 15.1% decrease in the average cost of purchased power per KWH due to decreased fuel costs and a 4.7% decrease in KWH volume purchased due to more of Mississippi Power’s generation being available to meet customer demand.
Energy purchases from affiliated companies within the Southern Company system will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of generating resources at each company. These purchases are made in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. These transactions did not have a significant impact on earnings since the energy purchases are generally offset by energy revenues through Mississippi Power’s retail and wholesale fuel cost recovery clauses.
Other Operations Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$2.0   4.8   $8.5   10.9
 
In the second quarter 2007, other operations expense was $43.1 million compared to $41.1 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily the result of a general increase in operation expenses across all functions resulting from a $1.7 million increase in shared services and other outside services and a $0.7 million

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increase in company labor, partially offset by a $0.3 million decrease in employee benefit expenses which is primarily due to a decrease in medical expense.
For the year-to-date 2007, other operations expense was $87.0 million compared to $78.4 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily the result of a $3.2 million insurance recovery for storm restoration recognized in 2006, a $2.2 million increase in employee benefit expenses which is primarily due to an increase in medical expense, and a $3.1 million increase in operations expense across all functions resulting primarily from increases in shared services and other outside services.
Maintenance Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(2.0)   (10.5)   $(2.5)   (7.4)
 
In the second quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $17.3 million compared to $19.4 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily the result of a $1.8 million decrease in distribution maintenance expense due primarily to the deferral of distribution maintenance expenses pursuant to an April 2007 regulatory accounting order from the Mississippi PSC. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC and Mississippi PSC Matters — Retail Regulatory Matters” herein for additional information.
For the year-to-date 2007, maintenance expense was $31.3 million compared to $33.8 million for the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily the result of a $1.1 million decrease in generation maintenance expense primarily due to outage work performed in 2006, and a $1.1 million decrease in distribution maintenance expense due primarily to the deferral of distribution maintenance expenses pursuant to the regulatory accounting order mentioned above.
Depreciation and Amortization
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$3.2   26.3   $5.1   20.8
 
In the second quarter 2007, depreciation and amortization was $15.2 million compared to $12.0 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $0.4 million increase in distribution depreciation, a $0.8 million increase in amortization of environmental costs, and a $1.8 million increase in amortization related to a regulatory liability recorded in 2003 in connection with the Mississippi PSC’s accounting order on Plant Daniel capacity. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
For year-to-date 2007, depreciation and amortization was $29.4 million compared to $24.3 million for the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $0.6 million increase in distribution depreciation, a $0.6 million increase in amortization of environmental cost expenses, and a $3.7 million increase in amortization related to a regulatory liability recorded in 2003 in connection with the Mississippi PSC’s accounting order on Plant Daniel capacity. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.

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Taxes Other than Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(0.2)   (1.0)   $(1.5)   (5.1)
 
In the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, taxes other than income taxes were $15.5 million and $28.3 million, respectively, compared to $15.7 million and $29.9 million, respectively, in the same periods in 2006. The changes were primarily due to a $0.1 million and $1.4 million decrease in ad valorem taxes for the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2006. The retail portion, or approximately 83%, of the decrease in ad valorem taxes is recoverable under Mississippi Power’s ad valorem tax cost recovery clause, and, therefore, does not affect net income.
Total Other Income and (Expense)
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$4.5   135.3   $3.8   52.2
 
In the second quarter 2007, total other income and (expense) was $1.2 million compared to $(3.3) million in the same period in 2006. The change was primarily the result of a $3.7 million contract termination, a $0.9 million increase in income associated with customer projects, and a $0.6 million decrease in interest expense primarily due to interest on early redemption of securities, partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in interest income related to the recovery mechanism for fuel hedging and energy cost hedging.
For year-to-date 2007, total other income and (expense) was $(3.5) million compared to $(7.2) million for the same period in 2006. The change was primarily the result of a $3.7 million contract termination, a $0.5 million increase in income associated with customer projects, and a $0.6 million decrease in interest expense primarily due to interest on early redemption of securities, partially offset by a $0.9 million decrease in interest income related to the recovery mechanism for fuel hedging and energy cost hedging.
Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$2.2   16.0   $5.3   23.1
 
In the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, income taxes were $16.1 million and $28.3 million, respectively, compared to $13.9 million and $23.0 million, respectively, in the same periods in 2006. The increases were due to the increases in pre-tax income.
FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Mississippi Power’s future earnings potential. The level of Mississippi Power’s future earnings depends on numerous factors that affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Mississippi Power’s business of selling electricity. These factors include Mississippi Power’s ability to maintain a stable regulatory environment that continues to allow for the recovery of all prudently incurred costs during a time of increasing costs. Future earnings in the near term will depend, in part, upon growth in energy sales, which is subject to a number of factors. These factors include weather, competition, new energy contracts with neighboring utilities, energy conservation practiced by customers, the price of electricity, the price elasticity of demand, and the rate of economic growth in Mississippi Power’s service area in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. For additional information relating to these issues, see RISK

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FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Mississippi Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
Environmental Matters
Compliance costs related to the Clean Air Act and other environmental regulations could affect earnings if such costs cannot be fully recovered in rates on a timely basis. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Environmental Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
FERC and Mississippi PSC Matters
Market-Based Rate Authority
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceedings initiated by the FERC in December 2004 to assess Southern Company’s generation dominance within its retail service territory and in May 2005 to determine whether Southern Company satisfies the other three parts of the FERC’s market-based rate analysis: transmission market power, barriers to entry, and affiliate abuse or reciprocal dealing.
In late June and July 2007, hearings were held in the December 2004 proceeding and Southern Company anticipates a decision in November 2007. On June 21, 2007, the FERC issued an order terminating the May 2005 proceeding, based upon its final approval of the settlement in the IIC proceeding discussed below.
In addition, on June 21, 2007, the FERC issued its final rule regarding market-based rate authority. The FERC generally retained its current market-based rate standards. The impact of this order and its effect on the generation dominance proceeding cannot now be determined.
Intercompany Interchange Contract
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceeding initiated by the FERC in May 2005 to examine (1) the provisions of the IIC among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Savannah Electric, Southern Power, and SCS, as agent, under the terms of which the Power Pool is operated, and, in particular, the propriety of the continued inclusion of Southern Power as a party to the IIC, (2) whether any parties to the IIC have violated the FERC’s standards of conduct applicable to utility companies that are transmission providers, and (3) whether Southern Company’s code of conduct defining Southern Power as a “system company” rather than a “marketing affiliate” is just and reasonable.
On April 19, 2007, the FERC approved, with certain modifications, the compliance filing submitted by Southern Company on November 6, 2006. The compliance plan largely involves functional separation and information restrictions related to marketing activities conducted on behalf of Southern Power. Implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Mississippi Power’s financial statements.

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Retail Regulatory Matters
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Environmental Compliance Overview Plan” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information on Mississippi Power’s annual environmental filing with the Mississippi PSC. In February 2007, Mississippi Power filed with the Mississippi PSC its annual ECO Plan evaluation for 2007. Mississippi Power requested an average increase for retail customers of 86 cents per 1,000 KWH. This increase represents approximately $7.5 million in annual revenues for Mississippi Power. On April 13, 2007, the Mississippi PSC approved Mississippi Power’s ECO Plan as filed. The new rates became effective in May 2007.
In April 2007, the Mississippi PSC issued an order allowing Mississippi Power to defer approximately $10.4 million of certain reliability related maintenance costs beginning January 1, 2007 and recover them over a four-year period beginning January 1, 2008. These costs relate to system upgrades and improvements that are now being made as a follow-up to the emergency repairs that were made subsequent to Hurricane Katrina. As of June 30, 2007, Mississippi Power had incurred and deferred approximately $4.7 million of such costs, which are included in Other Regulatory Assets on the Condensed Balance Sheets herein.
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Storm Damage Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding storm restoration costs in connection with Hurricane Katrina and a financing order issued by the Mississippi PSC that authorized the issuance of $121.2 million of storm restoration bonds under a state bond program. The storm restoration bonds were issued by the Mississippi Development Bank on June 1, 2007 on behalf of the State of Mississippi. On June 1, 2007, Mississippi Power received a grant payment of $85.2 million from the State of Mississippi representing recovery of $25.2 million in retail storm restoration costs incurred or to be incurred and $60.0 million to increase Mississippi Power’s property damage reserve. The funds received related to previously incurred storm restoration expenditures have been accounted for as a government grant and have been recorded as a reduction to the regulatory asset that was recorded as the storm restoration expenditures were incurred, in accordance with FASB Statement No. 71 (SFAS No.71), “Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation.” The funds received for storm restoration expenditures to be incurred were recorded as a regulatory liability. Mississippi Power will receive the bond proceeds as expenditures are incurred to construct a new storm operations center.
The funds received with respect to the $25.2 million grant were funded through the Mississippi Development Bank’s issuance of tax-exempt bonds. Due to the tax-exempt status to the holders of bonds for federal income tax purposes, the use of the proceeds is limited to expenditures that qualify under the IRC. Prior to the receipt of the proceeds from the tax-exempt bonds in June 2007, management of Mississippi Power represented to the Mississippi Development Bank that all expenditures to date qualify under the IRC. Should Mississippi Power use the proceeds for non-qualifying expenditures, it could be required to return that portion of the proceeds received from the tax-exempt bond issuance that was applied to non-qualifying expenditures. Management expects that all future expenditures will also qualify and that no proceeds will be required to be returned.
In order for the State of Mississippi to repay the bonds issued by the Mississippi Development Bank, the State of Mississippi has established a system restoration charge that will be charged to all retail electric utility customers within Mississippi Power’s service area. This charge will be collected by Mississippi Power through the retail customers’ monthly statement and remitted to the State of Mississippi on a monthly basis. The system restoration charge is the property of the State of Mississippi. Mississippi Power’s only obligation is to collect and remit the proceeds of the charge.

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Fuel Cost Recovery
Mississippi Power has an established fuel cost recovery factor that is approved by the Mississippi PSC. Over the past several years, Mississippi Power experienced higher than expected fuel costs for coal and gas, which led to an increase in the under recovered fuel costs. Mississippi Power is required to file for an adjustment to the fuel cost recovery factor annually. The last such filing was made in November 2006. The Mississippi PSC approved an increase in the fuel cost recovery factor effective January 2007 in an amount equal to 4.6% of total retail revenues. At June 30, 2007, the under recovered balance of fuel recorded in Mississippi Power’s Condensed Balance Sheets herein was $39.4 million compared to $50.8 million at December 31, 2006. Mississippi Power’s operating revenues are adjusted for differences in actual recoverable fuel cost and amounts billed in accordance with the currently approved cost recovery rate. Accordingly, changes to the billing factor will have no significant effect on Mississippi Power’s revenues or net income but will affect cash flow. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “PSC Matters — Fuel Cost Recovery” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Other Matters
Mississippi Power is subject to certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Mississippi Power’s business activities are subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment. Litigation over environmental issues and claims of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air quality standards, has increased generally throughout the United States. In particular, personal injury claims for damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials have become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation against Mississippi Power cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the liabilities, if any, arising from such current proceedings would have a material adverse effect on Mississippi Power’s financial statements.
See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Mississippi Power prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material impact on Mississippi Power’s results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the financial statements. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — ACCOUNTING POLICIES — “Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a complete discussion of Mississippi Power’s critical accounting policies and estimates related to Electric Utility Regulation, Contingent Obligations, Unbilled Revenues, and Plant Daniel Operating Lease.
New Accounting Standards
Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, Mississippi Power adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” FIN 48 requires companies to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that

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a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 were applied to all tax positions beginning January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on Mississippi Power’s financial statements.
Fair Value Measurement
The FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157 (SFAS No. 157), “Fair Value Measurements” in September 2006. This standard provides guidance on how to measure fair value where it is permitted or required under other accounting pronouncements. SFAS No. 157 also requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Mississippi Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
Fair Value Option
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159 (SFAS No. 159), “Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” This standard permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Mississippi Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing its impact.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Mississippi Power’s financial condition and liquidity position remained stable at June 30, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $120.8 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $17.4 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The $103.4 million increase in cash provided from operating activities in the first six months of 2007 is primarily due to the receipt of grant proceeds of $74.3 million, of which $60 million will be used to fund the property damage reserve and $14.3 million is for recovery of retail operations and maintenance storm restoration costs, the receipt of $21.3 million in external insurance proceeds related to Hurricane Katrina, and from fuel and base rate increases in effect in the first and second quarters 2007 and cash outflows for restoration costs in the second quarter 2006 due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Net cash used for investing activities totaled $38 million compared to $107.8 million for the first six months of 2006. This change of $69.8 million is primarily due to the receipt of grant proceeds of $10.9 million related to retail capital storm restoration cost and cash outflows for restoration costs in the second quarter 2006 due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Net cash used for financing activities totaled $70.9 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to net cash flow provided from financing activities of $79.3 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This decrease of $150.2 million is primarily due to the redemption of $36.1 million of long-term debt payable to affiliate trust and the decrease in short-term borrowings.
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a description of Mississippi Power’s capital requirements for its construction program, lease obligations, purchase commitments, preferred stock dividends, and trust funding requirements. Mississippi Power has no maturities or redemptions of long-term debt required by June 30, 2008.

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Sources of Capital
Mississippi Power plans to obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes from sources similar to those utilized in the past. Recently, Mississippi Power has primarily utilized funds from operating cash flows, short-term debt, external security offerings, and equity contributions from Southern Company. However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend upon, regulatory approval, prevailing market conditions, and other factors. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Sources of Capital” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Mississippi Power’s current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued use of short-term debt as a funding source to meet scheduled maturities of long-term debt as well as cash needs which can fluctuate significantly due to the seasonality of the business. To meet short-term cash needs and contingencies, Mississippi Power had at June 30, 2007 approximately $16.1 million of cash and cash equivalents and $181 million of unused committed credit arrangements with banks. Of these unused facilities, $51 million expire in 2007 and $130 million expire in 2008. Approximately $39 million of these credit arrangements contain provisions allowing two-year term loans executable at expiration and $15 million contain provisions allowing one-year term loans executable at expiration. Mississippi Power expects to renew its credit facilities, as needed, prior to expiration. See Note 6 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Bank Credit Arrangements” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information. The credit arrangements provide liquidity support to Mississippi Power’s obligations with respect to variable rate pollution control bonds and commercial paper. Mississippi Power may also meet short-term cash needs through a Southern Company subsidiary organized to issue and sell commercial paper and extendible commercial notes at the request and for the benefit of Mississippi Power and other Southern Company subsidiaries. At June 30, 2007, Mississippi Power had $50.6 million of commercial paper outstanding. Management believes that the need for working capital can be adequately met by utilizing commercial paper programs and lines of credit without maintaining large cash balances.
Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 and Note 7 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Operating Leases” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information related to Mississippi Power’s lease of a combined cycle generating facility at Plant Daniel.
Credit Rating Risk
Mississippi Power does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment schedules or terminations as a result of a credit rating downgrade. There are certain contracts that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit rating change to below BBB- or Baa3. These contracts are primarily for physical electricity purchases and sales. At June 30, 2007, the maximum potential collateral requirements were $4.5 million. Mississippi Power, along with all members of the Power Pool, is also party to certain agreements that could require collateral and/or accelerated payment in the event of a credit rating change to below investment grade for Alabama Power and/or Georgia Power. These agreements are primarily for natural gas and power price risk management activities. At June 30, 2007, Mississippi Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was $34 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, certain Southern Company subsidiaries entered into additional agreements which could increase this exposure. The increase in exposure, if any, is currently $8 million.

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Market Price Risk
Mississippi Power’s market risk exposures relative to interest rate changes have not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2006 reporting period. In addition, Mississippi Power is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect such exposures in the near term.
Due to cost-based rate regulation, Mississippi Power has limited exposure to market volatility in interest rates, commodity fuel prices, and prices of electricity. To mitigate residual risks relative to movements in electricity prices, Mississippi Power enters into physical fixed-price contracts for the purchase and sale of electricity through the wholesale electricity market. Mississippi Power has also implemented retail fuel hedging programs at the instruction of the Mississippi PSC and wholesale fuel hedging programs under agreements with wholesale customers.
The fair value of derivative, fuel, and energy contracts at June 30, 2007 was as follows:
                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    Changes   Changes
    Fair Value
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ 6,643     $ (6,360 )
Contracts realized or settled
    (1,138 )     359  
New contracts at inception
           
Changes in valuation techniques
           
Current period changes (a)
    (4,242 )     7,264  
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ 1,263     $ 1,263  
 
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of June 30, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in thousands)
Actively quoted
  $ (1,066 )   $ (3,712 )   $ 2,646  
External sources
    2,329       2,329        
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ 1,263     $ (1,383 )   $ 2,646  
 
Unrealized gains and losses from mark-to-market adjustments on derivative contracts related to Mississippi Power’s fuel hedging programs are recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities. Realized gains and losses from these programs are included in fuel expense and are recovered through Mississippi Power’s energy cost management clause. In addition, any unrealized gains and losses on energy-related derivatives used to hedge anticipated purchases and sales are deferred in other comprehensive income. Gains and losses on derivative contracts that are not designated as hedges are recognized in the statements of income as incurred. These amounts were not material in any period presented.

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At June 30, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
    (in thousands)
Regulatory assets, net
  $ (66 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,089  
Net income
    240  
 
Total fair value
  $ 1,263  
 
Unrealized pre-tax gains (losses) recognized in income were not material for any period presented.
For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Market Price Risk” of Mississippi Power in Item 7 and Notes 1 and 6 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Financial Instruments” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
In April 2007, Mississippi Power redeemed $36.1 million of long-term debt payable to affiliated trusts. In addition to any financings that may be necessary to meet capital requirements, contractual obligations, and storm restoration costs, Mississippi Power plans to continue, when economically feasible, a program to retire higher-cost securities and replace these obligations with lower-cost capital if market conditions permit.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
                               
Wholesale revenues —
                               
Non-affiliates
  $ 98,053     $ 62,915     $ 179,170     $ 114,612  
Affiliates
    143,925       129,947       253,427       217,270  
Other revenues
    2,040       777       3,913       1,586  
 
                       
Total operating revenues
    244,018       193,639       436,510       333,468  
 
                       
Operating Expenses:
                               
Fuel
    58,779       40,245       86,145       54,504  
Purchased power —
                               
Non-affiliates
    11,181       12,684       22,211       26,655  
Affiliates
    36,840       26,362       68,127       45,769  
Other operations
    21,555       16,792       42,444       34,299  
Maintenance
    8,205       5,519       13,503       11,404  
Depreciation and amortization
    18,302       15,864       36,696       30,571  
Taxes other than income taxes
    4,316       3,800       8,027       7,461  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    159,178       121,266       277,153       210,663  
 
                       
Operating Income
    84,840       72,373       159,357       122,805  
Other Income and (Expense):
                               
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (20,458 )     (20,656 )     (41,352 )     (40,998 )
Other income (expense), net
    1,185       899       1,103       3,302  
 
                       
Total other income and (expense)
    (19,273 )     (19,757 )     (40,249 )     (37,696 )
 
                       
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    65,567       52,616       119,108       85,109  
Income taxes
    25,713       20,795       47,218       33,388  
 
                       
Net Income
  $ 39,854     $ 31,821     $ 71,890     $ 51,721  
 
                       
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                                 
    For the Three Months     For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
    (in thousands)     (in thousands)  
Net Income
  $ 39,854     $ 31,821     $ 71,890     $ 51,721  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Qualifying hedges:
                               
Changes in fair value, net of tax of $509, $1,048, $(71) and $969, respectively
    769       1,625       (122 )     1,503  
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $1,249, $1,125, $2,405 and $2,237, respectively
    1,921       1,736       3,958       3,468  
 
                       
Total other comprehensive income
    2,690       3,361       3,836       4,971  
 
                       
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 42,544     $ 35,182     $ 75,726     $ 56,692  
 
                       
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Six Months  
    Ended June 30,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 71,890     $ 51,721  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    43,874       37,395  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, net
    32,770       22,753  
Deferred revenues
    (29,872 )     (24,929 )
Mark-to-market adjustments
    (1,115 )     (3,124 )
Accumulated deferred billings on construction contract
    30,195       7,320  
Accumulated deferred costs on construction contract
    (8,901 )     (3,561 )
Other, net
    786       840  
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    (55,286 )     (7,141 )
Fossil fuel stock
    (2,928 )     (369 )
Materials and supplies
    (7,853 )     (719 )
Other current assets
    (432 )     7,274  
Accounts payable
    16,458       (27,505 )
Accrued taxes
    7,007       6,904  
Accrued interest
    281       114  
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    96,874       66,973  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (88,930 )     (94,294 )
Change in construction payables, net
    (4,096 )     (359 )
Sale of property to affiliate
          15,674  
Other
    (1,405 )     (279 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (94,431 )     (79,258 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase in notes payable, net
    16,374       54,861  
Redemptions — Other long term debt
    (1,209 )     (200 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (44,900 )     (38,850 )
Other
    (26 )      
 
           
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities
    (29,761 )     15,811  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (27,318 )     3,526  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    29,929       27,631  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 2,611     $ 31,157  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $7,382 and $48 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 33,510     $ 33,891  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 16,681     $ 4,767  
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,611     $ 29,929  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    32,166       16,789  
Other accounts receivable
    1,046       125  
Affiliated companies
    73,933       26,215  
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    13,984       11,056  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    19,858       19,877  
Prepaid service agreements — current
    23,827       30,280  
Other prepaid expenses
    8,698       5,878  
Other
    3,438       2,006  
 
           
Total current assets
    179,561       142,155  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    2,478,512       2,434,146  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    255,579       219,654  
 
           
 
    2,222,933       2,214,492  
Construction work in progress
    294,667       260,279  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    2,517,600       2,474,771  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Prepaid long-term service agreements
    67,772       51,615  
Other—
               
Affiliated
    4,306       4,473  
Other
    17,955       17,929  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    90,033       74,017  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 2,787,194     $ 2,690,943  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At June 30,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $     $ 1,209  
Notes payable
    140,126       123,752  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    49,413       33,205  
Other
    12,879       16,453  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
          393  
Other
    12,135       2,183  
Accrued interest
    30,130       29,849  
Other
    1,817       4,840  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    246,500       211,884  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    1,296,972       1,296,845  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    141,580       106,016  
Deferred capacity revenues — Affiliated
    9,632       36,313  
Other—
               
Affiliated
    8,201       8,958  
Other
    27,982       5,423  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    187,395       156,710  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    1,730,867       1,665,439  
 
           
Common Stockholder’s Equity:
               
Common stock, par value $.01 per share —
               
Authorized — 1,000,000 shares
               
Outstanding — 1,000 shares
           
Paid-in capital
    854,930       854,933  
Retained earnings
    238,285       211,295  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (36,888 )     (40,724 )
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    1,056,327       1,025,504  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 2,787,194     $ 2,690,943  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Power are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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SECOND QUARTER 2007 vs. SECOND QUARTER 2006
AND
YEAR-TO-DATE 2007 vs. YEAR-TO-DATE 2006
OVERVIEW
Southern Power and its wholly-owned subsidiaries construct, acquire, own, and manage generation assets and sell electricity at market-based prices in the southeastern wholesale market. Southern Power continues to focus on executing its regional strategy in 2007 in the Southeast, one of the fastest growing regions of the country, including potential acquisition and/or expansion opportunities. Southern Power continues to face challenges at the federal regulatory level relative to market power and affiliate transactions. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters” herein for additional detail.
To evaluate operating results and to ensure Southern Power’s ability to meet its contractual commitments to customers, Southern Power focuses on several key performance indicators. These indicators consist of plant availability, peak season equivalent forced outage rate (EFOR), and net income. Plant availability shows the percentage of time during the year that Southern Power’s generating units are available to be called upon to generate (the higher the better), whereas the EFOR more narrowly defines the hours during peak demand times when Southern Power’s generating units are not available due to forced outages (the lower the better). For additional information on these indicators, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — OVERVIEW — “Key Performance Indicators” of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$8.1   25.2   $20.2   39.0
 
Southern Power’s net income for the second quarter 2007 was $39.9 million compared to $31.8 million for the corresponding period of 2006. Year-to-date earnings were $71.9 million compared to $51.7 million for the corresponding period in 2006. These increases were primarily the result of increased energy sales from existing resources due to more favorable weather than the corresponding periods in 2006. Also contributing to the increase in income were additional sales from the acquisitions of Plant DeSoto in June 2006 and Plant Rowan in September 2006.
Wholesale Revenues Affiliates and Wholesale Revenues Non-Affiliates
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$49.1   25.5   $100.7   30.3
 
Wholesale revenues for the second quarter 2007 were $242.0 million compared to $192.9 million for the corresponding period of 2006. Wholesale revenues for year-to-date 2007 were $432.6 million compared to $331.9 million for the corresponding period of 2006. Wholesale energy sales to non-affiliates will vary depending on the energy demand of those customers and their generation capacity, as well as the market cost of available energy compared to the cost of Southern Power. Energy sales to affiliated companies within the Southern Company system will vary depending on demand and the availability and cost of generating resources at each company. Sales to affiliate companies that are not covered by PPAs are made

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in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. In the second quarter and year-to-date 2007, wholesale revenues to non-affiliates and affiliates increased when compared to the corresponding periods in 2006. Wholesale revenues to non-affiliates increased $35.1 million and $64.6 million during the respective periods, primarily due to short-term market energy sales and sales from Plants DeSoto and Rowan. Wholesale revenues to affiliates increased $14.0 million and $36.2 million during the respective periods, primarily due to increased demand under existing PPAs with affiliates as a result of favorable weather within the Southern Company service territory as well as higher fuel revenues due to an increase in natural gas prices in the second quarter and year-to-date.
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Power Sales Agreements” of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K and FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Plant Acquisitions” and “Power Sales Agreements” herein for additional information.
Other Revenues
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$1.2   162.5   $2.3   146.7
 
Other revenues for the second quarter 2007 were $2.0 million compared to $0.8 million for the corresponding period of 2006. Other revenues for year-to-date 2007 were $3.9 million compared to $1.6 million for the corresponding period of 2006. These increases were primarily due to transmission revenues related to a PPA which provides for recovery of substantially all direct transmission costs. These transmission revenues do not have a significant impact on net income since they are generally offset by associated expenses.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                                 
    Second Quarter 2007   Year-to-Date 2007
    vs.   vs.
    Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2006
    (change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
Fuel
  $ 18.5       46.1     $ 31.6       58.1  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (1.5 )     (11.8 )     (4.4 )     (16.7 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    10.5       39.7       22.4       48.8  
                         
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 27.5             $ 49.6          
                         
In the second quarter 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $106.8 million compared to $79.3 million for the corresponding period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $176.5 million compared to $126.9 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were primarily due to increased generation and purchases in order to meet the higher energy sales as well as higher fuel costs due to an increase in the average cost of fuel.
Other Operations Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$4.8   28.4   $8.1   23.7
 
In the second quarter 2007, other operations expense was $21.6 million compared to $16.8 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to approximately $0.9 million of

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additional administrative and general expense as a result of costs incurred to implement the FERC compliance plan, (see FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” herein for additional information), $1.3 million of increased operations expense primarily related to costs associated with the newly acquired Plants DeSoto and Rowan, and $2.6 million increased transmission expenses partially related to a PPA which provides for recovery of substantially all direct transmission costs.
For year-to-date 2007, other operations expense was $42.4 million compared to $34.3 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to approximately $2.1 million of additional administrative and general expense as a result of costs incurred to implement the FERC compliance plan, (see FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” herein for additional information), $2.8 million of increased operations expense primarily related to the newly acquired Plants DeSoto and Rowan, and $3.3 million increased transmission expenses partially related to a PPA which provides for recovery of substantially all direct transmission costs.
Maintenance Expense
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$2.7   48.7   $2.1   18.4
 
In the second quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $8.2 million compared to $5.5 million for the corresponding period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, maintenance expense was $13.5 million compared to $11.4 million for the same period in 2006. These increases were primarily due to the timing of plant maintenance activities and the additions of Plants DeSoto and Rowan, acquired in June 2006 and September 2006, respectively.
Depreciation and Amortization
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$2.4   15.4   $6.1   20.0
 
In the second quarter 2007, depreciation and amortization was $18.3 million compared to $15.9 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily a result of additional plant in service related to Plants DeSoto and Rowan, acquired in June 2006 and September 2006, respectively.
For year-to-date 2007, depreciation and amortization was $36.7 million compared to $30.6 million for the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily a result of additional plant in service related to Plants DeSoto and Rowan, acquired in June 2006 and September 2006, respectively. These new plants contributed $5.5 million to the year-to-date increase. Higher depreciation rates also contributed approximately $0.8 million to the year-to-date 2007 expense due to the change in rates adopted in March 2006. See Note 1 to the financial statements of Southern Power under “Depreciation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Taxes Other than Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$0.5   13.6   $0.5   7.6
 

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In the second quarter 2007, taxes other than income taxes were $4.3 million compared to $3.8 million for the corresponding period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, taxes other than income taxes were $8.0 million compared to $7.5 million for the corresponding period in 2006. These increases were primarily due to ad valorem taxes associated with the additions of Plants DeSoto and Rowan, acquired in June 2006 and September 2006, respectively.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$(0.2)   (1.0)%   $0.4   0.9%
 
In the second quarter 2007, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $20.5 million compared to $20.7 million for the corresponding period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $41.4 million compared to $41.0 million for the corresponding period in 2006. During these respective periods, interest expense increased by $3.7 million and $7.7 million due to an increase in commercial paper outstanding as well as an increase in short-term interest rates. These increases were offset by capitalized interest, which increased during the respective periods by $3.9 million and $7.3 million due to construction activity.
Other Income (Expense), Net
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$0.3   31.8   $(2.2)   (66.6)
 
In the second quarter 2007, other income (expense), net was $1.2 million compared to $0.9 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to unrealized mark-to-market gains on derivative positions recognized in the second quarter 2007.
For year-to-date 2007, other income (expense), net was $1.1 million compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to unrealized mark-to-market gains on derivative positions recognized in the first quarter of 2006 partially offset by additional unrealized mark-to-market gains on derivative positions recognized in the second quarter 2007.
Income Taxes
             
Second Quarter 2007 vs. Second Quarter 2006   Year-to-Date 2007 vs. Year-to-Date 2006
 
(change in millions)   (% change)   (change in millions)   (% change)
$4.9   23.6   $13.8   41.4
 
In the second quarter 2007, income taxes were $25.7 million compared to $20.8 million for the corresponding period in 2006. For year-to-date 2007, income taxes were $47.2 million compared to $33.4 million in the same period in 2006. These increases were primarily due to higher earnings before taxes. Other factors include a higher state tax rate due to changes in state tax apportionment rules and new activity in the state of North Carolina related to the newly acquired Plant Rowan.

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FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL
The results of operations discussed above are not necessarily indicative of Southern Power’s future earnings potential. Several factors affect the opportunities, challenges, and risks of Southern Power’s competitive wholesale energy business. These factors include the ability to achieve sales growth while containing costs. Another major factor is federal regulatory policy, which may impact Southern Power’s level of participation in this market. The level of future earnings depends on numerous factors, including regulatory matters, especially those related to affiliate contracts, sales, creditworthiness of customers, total generating capacity available in the Southeast, and the successful remarketing of capacity as current contracts expire. For additional information relating to these issues, see RISK FACTORS in Item 1A and MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
FERC Matters
Market-Based Rate Authority
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” of Southern Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Power under “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceedings initiated by the FERC in December 2004 to assess Southern Company’s generation dominance within its retail service territory and in May 2005 to determine whether Southern Company satisfies the other three parts of the FERC’s market-based rate analysis: transmission market power, barriers to entry, and affiliate abuse or reciprocal dealing.
In late June and July 2007, hearings were held in the December 2004 proceeding, and Southern Company anticipates a decision in November 2007. On June 21, 2007, the FERC issued an order terminating the May 2005 proceeding, based upon its final approval of the settlement in the IIC proceeding discussed below.
In addition, on June 21, 2007, the FERC issued its final rule regarding market-based rate authority. The FERC generally retained its current market-based rate standards. The impact of this order and its effect on the generation dominance proceeding cannot now be determined.
Intercompany Interchange Contract
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” of Southern Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Power under “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceeding initiated by the FERC in May 2005 to examine (1) the provisions of the IIC among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Savannah Electric, Southern Power, and SCS, as agent, under the terms of which the Power Pool is operated, and, in particular, the propriety of the continued inclusion of Southern Power as a party to the IIC, (2) whether any parties to the IIC have violated the FERC’s standards of conduct applicable to utility companies that are transmission providers, and (3) whether Southern Company’s code of conduct defining Southern Power as a “system company” rather than a “marketing affiliate” is just and reasonable.

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On April 19, 2007, the FERC approved, with certain modifications, the compliance filing submitted by Southern Company on November 6, 2006. The compliance plan largely involves functional separation and information restrictions related to marketing activities conducted on behalf of Southern Power. Southern Power’s cost of implementing the compliance plan, including the modifications, is expected to average approximately $9 million annually.
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Project
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Construction Projects — Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC)” of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the development by Southern Power and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) of an IGCC project in Orlando, Florida at OUC’s Stanton Energy site. Since the definitive agreements relating to the development of the project were executed in December 2005, the estimated costs of the gasifier portion have increased due primarily to increases in commodity costs and increased market demand for labor. Southern Power had the option under the original agreements to end its participation in the gasifier portion of the project at the end of the project definition phase, which has been completed. On March 29, 2007, Southern Power’s Board of Directors approved the continuation and the completion of the design, engineering, and construction of the gasifier portion of the project. Southern Power and OUC will share 65% and 35% of the estimated cost increase, respectively, under the proposed amended agreements. In April 2007, OUC approved its portion of the cost increase, subject to the DOE’s approval of the additional funding. On May 8, 2007, SCS, as agent for Southern Power, and the DOE entered into an amendment to the February 2006 cooperative agreement to increase the DOE’s funding for the gasifier portion of the project by $58.75 million.
Power Sales Agreements
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Power Sales Agreements” of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information on long-term PPAs. Southern Power’s PPAs with non-affiliated counterparties have provisions that require the posting of collateral or an acceptable substitute guarantee in the event that the counterparty does not meet certain rating or financial requirements. The PPAs are expected to provide Southern Power with a stable source of revenue during their respective terms.
In October 2006, Southern Power entered into a PPA with Gulf Power for 292 MW annually from June 2009 through May 2014 from Plant Dahlberg. The Florida PSC approved the agreement on March 27, 2007. The FERC approved the agreement on July 13, 2007.
In April 2007, Southern Power entered into two PPAs with Georgia Power. Under the first agreement, Southern Power will provide Georgia Power with a total of 561 MW of capacity annually for the period from June 2010 through May 2017 from Plant Wansley. Under the second agreement, Southern Power will provide Georgia Power with a total of 292 MW of capacity annually for the period June 2010 through May 2025 from Plant Dahlberg. The contracts provide for fixed capacity payments and variable energy payments based on actual energy delivered. These contracts are contingent upon approval from the Georgia PSC and the FERC. The final outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
Other Matters
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Environmental Matters” of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for information on the development by federal and state environmental regulatory agencies of additional control strategies for

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emission of air pollution from industrial sources, including electric generating facilities. Compliance with possible additional federal or state legislation or regulations related to global climate change, air quality, or other environmental and health concerns could also affect earnings. While Southern Power’s PPAs generally contain provisions that permit charging the counterparty with some of the new costs incurred as a result of changes in environmental laws and regulations, the full impact of any such regulatory or legislative changes cannot be determined at this time.
Southern Power is subject to certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In addition, Southern Power’s business activities are subject to extensive governmental regulation related to public health and the environment. Litigation over environmental issues and claims of various types, including property damage, personal injury, common law nuisance, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and air quality standards, has increased generally throughout the United States. In particular, personal injury claims for damages caused by alleged exposure to hazardous materials have become more frequent. The ultimate outcome of such pending or potential litigation against Southern Power and its subsidiaries cannot be predicted at this time; however, for current proceedings not specifically reported herein or in Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K, management does not anticipate that the liabilities, if any, arising from any such proceedings would have a material adverse effect on Southern Power’s financial statements.
See Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for discussion of various other contingencies, regulatory matters, and other matters being litigated which may affect future earnings potential.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Southern Power prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the financial statements of Southern Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. In the application of these policies, certain estimates are made that may have a material impact on Southern Power’s results of operations and related disclosures. Different assumptions and measurements could produce estimates that are significantly different from those recorded in the financial statements. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — ACCOUNTING POLICIES — “Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a complete discussion of Southern Power’s critical accounting policies and estimates related to Revenue Recognition, Asset Impairments, and Acquisition Accounting.
New Accounting Standards
Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, Southern Power adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” FIN 48 requires companies to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 were applied to all tax positions beginning January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on Southern Power’s financial statements.

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Fair Value Measurement
The FASB issued FASB Statement No. 157 (SFAS No. 157), “Fair Value Measurements” in September 2006. This standard provides guidance on how to measure fair value where it is permitted or required under other accounting pronouncements. SFAS No. 157 also requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Southern Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing the impact of this standard.
Fair Value Option
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159 (SFAS No. 159), “Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” This standard permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Southern Power plans to adopt SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008 and is currently assessing its impact.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Overview
Southern Power’s financial condition and liquidity position remained stable at June 30, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $96.9 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $67.0 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The $29.9 million increase in cash provided from operating activities in the first six months of 2007 is primarily due to the increase in net income, as previously discussed, and cash received under billings for the engineering, procurement, and construction services to build a combined cycle unit for OUC. Net cash used for investing activities totaled $94.4 million primarily due to gross property additions to utility plant of $88.9 million in the first six months of 2007. These additions were primarily related to ongoing construction activity at Plants Franklin and Oleander. Net cash used for financing activities totaled $29.8 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to cash provided of $15.8 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This change was primarily due to higher commercial paper borrowings in the first six months of 2006 related to the acquisition of Plant DeSoto. Southern Power paid dividends to Southern Company of $44.9 million in the first six months of 2007.
Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations
See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligations” of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for a description of Southern Power’s capital requirements for its construction program, maturing debt, purchase commitments, and long-term service agreements. The total estimated cost of the gasifier portion of the IGCC project for Southern Power has increased to $212 million. As a result of the increases in commodity costs and an increase in market demand for labor, the capital program of Southern Power is projected to be $257.8 million for 2007, $537.1 million for 2008, and $865.0 million for 2009. These projections include Southern Power’s share of the gasifier portion of the IGCC project cost increase. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL — “Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Project” herein for additional information.
In June, July, and August 2007, Southern Power entered into agreements to purchase power in the years 2007 to 2010. These purchase commitments will be $1.6 million, $5.4 million, $10.9 million, and $10.9 million in the respective years.

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Sources of Capital
Southern Power plans to obtain the funds required for construction and other purposes from sources similar to those utilized in the past. Recently, Southern Power has primarily utilized funds from operating cash flows, short-term debt, external security offerings and equity contributions from Southern Company. However, the amount, type, and timing of any future financings, if needed, will depend upon regulatory approval, prevailing market conditions, and other factors. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Sources of Capital” of Southern Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Southern Power’s current liabilities frequently exceed current assets because of the continued use of short-term debt as a funding source as well as cash needs which can fluctuate significantly due to the seasonality of the business. To meet short-term cash needs and contingencies, Southern Power had at June 30, 2007 approximately $2.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and a $400 million unused committed credit facility with a 2011 maturity. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Southern Power and its lenders extended the maturity of its credit facility from 2011 to 2012. Southern Power expects to renew its credit facilities, as needed, prior to expiration. See Note 6 to the financial statements of Southern Power under “Bank Credit Arrangements” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information. At June 30, 2007, Southern Power had approximately $140.1 million of commercial paper outstanding. Management believes that the need for working capital can be adequately met by utilizing commercial paper programs and lines of credit without maintaining large cash balances.
Credit Rating Risk
Southern Power does not have any credit arrangements that would require material changes in payment schedules or terminations as a result of a credit downgrade. There are certain contracts that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a credit rating change to BBB and Baa2 or to BBB- or Baa3 or below. Generally, collateral may be provided with a Southern Company guaranty, letter of credit, or cash. These contracts are primarily for physical electricity purchases and sales. At June 30, 2007, the maximum potential collateral requirements at a BBB and Baa2 rating were approximately $9 million and at a BBB- or Baa3 rating were approximately $255 million. The maximum potential collateral requirements at a rating below BBB- or Baa3 were approximately $479 million. In addition, through the acquisition of Plant Rowan, Southern Power assumed a PPA with Duke Power Company LLC that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a downgrade to Southern Power’s credit rating to below BBB- or Baa3. The amount of collateral required would depend upon actual losses, if any, resulting from a credit downgrade, limited to Southern Power’s remaining obligations under the PPA. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, Southern Power entered into a contract for electric capacity and energy. This contract also contains a provision that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a change in credit rating of Southern Power. Under this agreement, the additional potential collateral requirement at a rating below BBB- or Baa3 is $1.5 million. Generally, collateral may be provided by a Southern Company guaranty, letter of credit, or cash. Southern Power, along with the other members of the Power Pool, is also party to certain agreements that could require collateral and/or accelerated payment in the event of a credit rating change to below investment grade for Alabama Power and/or Georgia Power. These agreements are primarily for natural gas and power price risk management activities. At June 30, 2007, Southern Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was $34 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, certain Southern Company subsidiaries entered into additional agreements which could increase this exposure. The increase in exposure, if any, is currently $8 million.

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Market Price Risk
Southern Power is exposed to market risks, including changes in interest rates, certain energy-related commodity prices, and, occasionally, currency exchange rates. To manage the volatility attributable to these exposures, Southern Power nets the exposures to take advantage of natural offsets and enters into various derivative transactions for the remaining exposures pursuant to Southern Power’s policies in areas such as counterparty exposure and hedging practices. Southern Power’s policy is that derivatives are to be used primarily for hedging purposes. Derivative positions are monitored using techniques that include market valuation and sensitivity analysis.
Southern Power’s market risk exposures relative to interest rate changes have not changed materially compared with the December 31, 2006 reporting period. In addition, Southern Power is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would significantly affect such exposures in the near term.
Because energy from Southern Power’s generating facilities is primarily sold under long-term PPAs with tolling agreements and provisions shifting substantially all of the responsibility for fuel cost to the counterparties, Southern Power’s exposure to market volatility in commodity fuel prices and prices of electricity is limited. To mitigate residual risks in those areas, Southern Power enters into fixed-price contracts for the sale of electricity.
The fair value of changes in derivative energy contracts at June 30, 2007 was as follows:
                 
    Second Quarter   Year-to-Date
    2007   2007
    Changes   Changes
    Fair Value
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ (32 )   $ 1,850  
Contracts realized or settled
    (263 )     (1,641 )
New contracts at inception
           
Changes in valuation techniques
           
Current period changes (a)
    3,066       2,562  
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ 2,771     $ 2,771  
 
(a) Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of June 30, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in thousands)
Actively quoted
  $ 620     $ 416     $ 204  
External sources
    2,151       2,151        
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at June 30, 2007
  $ 2,771     $ 2,567     $ 204  
 
Unrealized pre-tax gains and losses on electric contracts used to hedge anticipated sales, and gas contracts used to hedge anticipated purchases and sales, are deferred in other comprehensive income. Gains and losses on derivative contracts that are not designated as hedges are recognized in the statements of income as incurred.

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At June 30, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was as follows:
         
         
    Amounts
    (in thousands)
Net Income
  $ 1,569  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    1,202  
 
Total fair value
  $ 2,771  
 
Unrealized pre-tax gains recognized in income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 for derivative energy contracts that are not hedges were $1.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS — FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY — “Market Price Risk” of Southern Power in Item 7 and Notes 1 and 6 to the financial statements of Southern Power under “Financial Instruments” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements herein.
Financing Activities
Southern Power did not issue or redeem any long-term securities during the six months ended June 30, 2007.

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FOR
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
GULF POWER COMPANY
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
INDEX TO APPLICABLE NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BY REGISTRANT
     
Registrant   Applicable Notes
 
   
Southern Company
  A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
 
   
Alabama Power
  A, B, F, G, I, J, L
 
   
Georgia Power
  A, B, F, G, H, I, K, L
 
   
Gulf Power
  A, B, F, G, I
 
   
Mississippi Power
  A, B, D, F, G, I
 
   
Southern Power
  A, B, F, I

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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
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GULF POWER COMPANY
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
  (A)   INTRODUCTION
 
      The condensed quarterly financial statements of the registrants included herein have been prepared by each registrant, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. The Condensed Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 have been derived from the audited financial statements of each registrant. In the opinion of each registrant’s management, the information regarding such registrant furnished herein reflects all adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations for the periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although each registrant believes that the disclosures regarding such registrant are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Disclosure which would substantially duplicate the disclosure in the latest Form 10-K and details which have not changed significantly in amount or composition since the filing of the Form 10-K are omitted from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Therefore, these Condensed Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Form 10-K. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Due to seasonal variations in the demand for energy, operating results for the periods presented do not necessarily indicate operating results for the entire year.
 
  (B)   CONTINGENCIES AND REGULATORY MATTERS
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company, the traditional operating companies, and Southern Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information relating to various lawsuits and other contingencies.
 
      ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
 
      New Source Review Litigation
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company and Alabama Power under “Environmental Matters — New Source Review Actions” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information regarding civil actions brought by the EPA alleging that Alabama Power and Georgia Power had violated the NSR provisions of the Clean Air Act and related state laws with respect to certain of their respective coal-fired generating facilities. The plaintiffs’ appeal against Alabama Power was stayed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit pending the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a similar case against Duke Energy. On April 2, 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Duke Energy case. On April 26, 2007, the plaintiffs filed a motion to vacate and remand the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama’s decision in the Alabama Power case based on the Supreme Court’s decision in Duke Energy. On June 7, 2007, the Eleventh Circuit declined the plaintiffs’ request and instead issued a brief stay of appeal to allow the plaintiffs to file a motion for relief from judgment with the District Court in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Duke Energy. On July 23, 2007, the plaintiffs filed such a motion. If the District Court grants the motion, the Eleventh Circuit will remand the case back to the District Court for further proceedings. If the motion is denied, the Eleventh Circuit will retain jurisdiction over the case and the appeal will move forward. The final resolution of these claims is dependent on these appeals and possible further court action and, therefore, cannot be determined at this time.

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      Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company and Georgia Power under “Environmental Matters — Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information on litigation involving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at four of the units at Plant Wansley. On June 18, 2007, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia approved a settlement between the parties resolving all remaining issues and dismissed the case. There was no material impact on the financial statements of Southern Company or Georgia Power.
 
      Environmental Remediation
 
      During the second quarter 2007, Gulf Power increased its estimated liability for environmental remediation projects by $12.8 million as a result of changes in the costs estimates to remediate substation sites. These projects have been approved by the Florida PSC for recovery through the environmental cost recovery clause; therefore, there was no impact on Gulf Power’s net income as a result of these revised estimates. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Environmental Matters — Environmental Remediation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
 
      MIRANT MATTERS
 
      Mirant was an energy company with businesses that included independent power projects and energy trading and risk management companies in the U.S. and selected other countries. It was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southern Company until its initial public offering in October 2000. In April 2001, Southern Company completed a spin-off to its shareholders of its remaining ownership, and Mirant became an independent corporate entity. In July 2003, Mirant filed for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Mirant Matters — Mirant Bankruptcy” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding Southern Company’s contingent liabilities associated with Mirant, including guarantees of contractual commitments, litigation, and joint and several liabilities in connection with the consolidated federal income tax return.
 
      MC Asset Recovery Litigation
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Mirant Matters — MC Asset Recovery Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding a suit between MC Asset Recovery, a special purpose subsidiary of Reorganized Mirant, and Southern Company. On March 28, 2007, MC Asset Recovery filed a Fourth Amended Complaint. Among other things, the Fourth Amended Complaint adds a claim under the Federal Debt Collection Procedure Act (FDCPA) to avoid certain transfers from Mirant to Southern Company and withdraws the breach of fiduciary duty claim the court struck as a result of Southern Company’s motion for summary judgment. MC Asset Recovery claims to have standing to assert violations of the FDCPA and to recover property on behalf of the Mirant debtors’ estates. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
 
      Mirant Securities Litigation
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Mirant Matters — Mirant Securities Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding a class action lawsuit that several Mirant shareholders (plaintiffs) originally filed against Mirant and certain Mirant officers in May 2002. In November 2002, Southern Company, certain former and current senior officers of Southern Company, and 12 underwriters of Mirant’s initial public offering were added as defendants. On March 24, 2006, the plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration requesting that the court vacate that portion of its July 14, 2003 order dismissing the plaintiffs’ claims based upon Mirant’s alleged improper energy trading and marketing activities involving the California energy market. On March 6, 2007, the court granted

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      plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration, reinstated the California energy market claims, and granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion to compel certain class certification discovery. On March 21, 2007, defendants filed renewed motions to dismiss the California energy claims on grounds originally set forth in their 2003 motions to dismiss, but which were not addressed by the court. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
 
      Southern Company Employee Savings Plan Litigation
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Mirant Matters — Southern Company Employee Savings Plan Litigation” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information related to the pending settlement of a class action complaint filed under ERISA in June 2004, and amended in December 2004 and November 2005, on behalf of a purported class of participants in or beneficiaries of The Southern Company Employee Savings Plan at any time since April 2, 2001 and whose plan accounts included investments in Mirant common stock. On June 12, 2007, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia issued a preliminary approval of the December 2006 settlement agreement and set a fairness hearing for August 2007. If approved, there will be no material impact on Southern Company’s financial statements. Pending final settlement approval, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
 
      FERC MATTERS
 
      Market-Based Rate Authority
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company, the traditional operating companies and Southern Power under “FERC Matters — Market-Based Rate Authority” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceedings initiated by the FERC in December 2004 to assess Southern Company’s generation dominance within its retail service territory and in May 2005 to determine whether Southern Company satisfies the other three parts of the FERC’s market-based rate analysis: transmission market power, barriers to entry, and affiliate abuse or reciprocal dealing.
 
      In late June and July 2007, hearings were held in the December 2004 proceeding and Southern Company anticipates a decision in November 2007. On June 21, 2007, the FERC issued an order terminating the May 2005 proceeding, based upon its final approval of the settlement in the IIC proceeding discussed below.
 
      In addition, on June 21, 2007, the FERC issued its final rule regarding market-based rate authority. The FERC generally retained its current market-based rate standards. The impact of this order and its effect on the generation dominance proceeding cannot now be determined.
 
      Intercompany Interchange Contract
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company, the traditional operating companies and Southern Power under “FERC Matters — Intercompany Interchange Contract” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the proceeding initiated by the FERC in May 2005 to examine (1) the provisions of the IIC among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Savannah Electric, Southern Power, and SCS, as agent, under the terms of which the Power Pool is operated, and, in particular, the propriety of the continued inclusion of Southern Power as a party to the IIC, (2) whether any parties to the IIC have violated the FERC’s standards of conduct applicable to utility companies that are transmission providers, and (3) whether Southern Company’s code of conduct defining Southern Power as a “system company” rather than a “marketing affiliate” is just and reasonable.
 
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      and information restrictions related to marketing activities conducted on behalf of Southern Power. Implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of Southern Company or the traditional operating companies. Southern Power’s cost of implementing the compliance plan, including the modifications, is expected to average approximately $9 million annually.
 
      INCOME TAX MATTERS
 
      Leveraged Lease Transactions
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company under “Income Tax Matters” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. The IRS challenged Southern Company’s deductions related to three international lease transactions (so-called SILO or sale-in-lease-out transactions), in connection with its audits of Southern Company’s 2000 through 2003 tax returns. In the third quarter 2006, Southern Company paid the full amount of the disputed tax and the applicable interest on the SILO issue for tax years 2000 — 2001 and filed a claim for refund which has now been denied by the IRS. The disputed tax amount is $79 million and the related interest is approximately $24 million for these tax years. This payment, and the subsequent IRS disallowance of the refund claim, closed the issue with the IRS and Southern Company has initiated litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia for a complete refund of tax and interest paid for the 2000 — 2001 tax years. The estimated amount of disputed tax and interest for tax years 2002 and 2003 is approximately $83 million and $15 million, respectively. The tax and interest for these tax years was paid to the IRS in the fourth quarter 2006. Southern Company has accounted for both payments in 2006 as deposits. For tax years 2000 through 2006, Southern Company has claimed $284 million in tax benefits related to these SILO transactions challenged by the IRS. The ultimate impact on Southern Company’s net income will be dependent on the outcome of pending litigation, but could be significant, and potentially material. Southern Company believes these transactions are valid leases for U.S. tax purposes and the related deductions are allowable. Southern Company is continuing to pursue resolution of these matters through administrative appeals or litigation; however, the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot now be determined.
 
      Effective January 1, 2007, Southern Company adopted both FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” and FASB Staff Position No. FAS 13-2 (FSP 13-2), “Accounting for a Change or Projected Change in the Timing of Cash Flows Relating to Income Taxes Generated by a Leveraged Lease Transaction.” FIN 48 requires companies to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. FSP 13-2 amends FASB Statement No. 13, “Accounting for Leases” requiring recalculation of the rate of return and the allocation of income whenever the projected timing of the income tax cash flows generated by a leveraged lease is revised with recognition of the resulting gain or loss in the year of the revision. FSP 13-2 also requires that all recognized tax positions in a leveraged lease must be measured in accordance with the criteria in FIN 48 and any changes resulting from FIN 48 must be reflected as a change in an important lease assumption as of the date of adoption. In adopting these standards, Southern Company concluded that a portion of the SILO tax benefits were uncertain tax positions, as defined in FIN 48. Accordingly, Southern Company also concluded that there was a change in the projected income tax cash flows and, as required by FSP 13-2, recalculated the rate of return and allocation of income under the lease-in-lease-out (LILO) and SILO transactions.
 
      The cumulative effect of the initial adoption of FIN 48 and FSP 13-2 was recorded as an adjustment to beginning retained earnings. For the LILO transaction settled with the IRS in February 2005, the cumulative effect of adopting FSP 13-2 was a $17 million reduction in beginning retained earnings. With respect to Southern Company’s SILO transactions, the adoption of FSP 13-2 reduced beginning retained earnings by $108 million and the adoption of FIN 48 reduced beginning retained earnings by an additional $15 million. The adjustments to retained earnings are non-cash charges and those related to

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      FSP 13-2 will be recognized as income over the remaining terms of the affected leases. Any future changes in the projected or actual income tax cash flows will result in an additional recalculation of the net investment in the leases and will be recorded currently in income.
 
      Synthetic Fuel Tax Credits
 
      Southern Company has an investment in an entity that produces synthetic fuel and receives tax credits under Section 45K (formerly Section 29) of the IRC. In accordance with Section 45K of the IRC, these tax credits are subject to limitation as the annual average price of oil (as determined by the DOE) increases over a specified, inflation-adjusted dollar amount published in the spring of the subsequent year. Southern Company, along with its partners in this investment, has continued to monitor oil prices. Reserves against tax credits earned in 2007 of $7.3 million have been recorded in the first six months of 2007 due to projected phase-outs of the credits in 2007 as a result of current and projected future oil prices.
 
      PROPERTY TAX DISPUTE
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power and Gulf Power under “Property Tax Dispute” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information on the property tax dispute with Monroe County, Georgia. The administrative appeals and notices of arbitration have been expanded to include tax year 2006. The appeals remain stayed pending the outcome of the related litigation. On March 30, 2007, the Georgia Court of Appeals reversed the trial court and ruled that the Monroe County Board of Tax Assessors (Monroe Board) had exceeded its legal authority and remanded the case for entry of an injunction prohibiting the Monroe Board from collecting taxes based on its independent valuation of Plant Scherer. On July 16, 2007, the Georgia Supreme Court agreed to hear the Monroe Board’s requested review of this decision. The suit could impact all co-owners. Georgia Power and Gulf Power could be subject to total taxes through June 30, 2007 of up to $20.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively, plus penalties and interest. In accordance with Gulf Power’s unit power sales contract for Plant Scherer, such property taxes would be recoverable from the customer. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot currently be determined.
 
  (C)   SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION
 
      Southern Company’s reportable business segment is the sale of electricity in the Southeast by the traditional operating companies and Southern Power. The “All Other” column includes parent Southern Company, which does not allocate operating expenses to business segments. Also, this category includes segments below the quantitative threshold for separate disclosure. These segments include investments in synthetic fuels and leveraged lease projects, telecommunications, and energy-related services. Southern Power’s revenues from sales to the traditional operating companies were $144 million and $253 million for the three month and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, and $130 million and $217 million for the three month and six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively. All other intersegment revenues are not material. Financial data for business segments and products and services are as follows:
                                                         
    Electric Utilities            
    Traditional                                    
    Operating                           All        
    Companies   Southern Power   Eliminations   Total   Other   Eliminations   Consolidated
    (in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007:
                                                       
Operating revenues
  $ 3,658     $ 245     $ (182 )   $ 3,721     $ 98     $ (47 )   $ 3,772  
Segment net income (loss)
    383       40             423       6             429  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007:
                                                       
Operating revenues
  $ 6,952     $ 437     $ (322 )   $ 7,067     $ 199     $ (85 )   $ 7,181  
Segment net income (loss)
    667       72             739       30       (1 )     768  
Total assets at June 30, 2007
  $ 40,197     $ 2,787     $ (145 )   $ 42,839     $ 1,994     $ (688 )   $ 44,145  

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    Electric Utilities            
    Traditional                                    
    Operating                           All        
    Companies   Southern Power   Eliminations   Total   Other   Eliminations   Consolidated
    (in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006:
                                                       
Operating revenues
  $ 3,489     $ 193     $ (155 )   $ 3,527     $ 103     $ (38 )   $ 3,592  
Segment net income (loss)
    362       32             394       (7 )     (2 )     385  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006:
                                                       
Operating revenues
  $ 6,453     $ 333     $ (262 )   $ 6,524     $ 207     $ (76 )   $ 6,655  
Segment net income (loss)
    601       52             653       (6 )           647  
Total assets at December 31, 2006
  $ 38,825     $ 2,691     $ (110 )   $ 41,406     $ 1,933     $ (481 )   $ 42,858  
 
Products and Services
                                 
    Electric Utilities Revenues
Period   Retail   Wholesale   Other   Total
    (in millions)
Three months Ended June 30, 2007
  $ 3,105     $ 487     $ 129     $ 3,721  
Three months Ended June 30, 2006
    2,971       440       116       3,527  
 
                               
Six months Ended June 30, 2007
  $ 5,849     $ 968     $ 250     $ 7,067  
Six months Ended June 30, 2006
    5,442       855       227       6,524  
 
  (D)   MISSISSIPPI POWER RETAIL REGULATORY MATTERS
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Environmental Compliance Overview Plan” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information on Mississippi Power’s annual environmental filing with the Mississippi PSC. In February 2007, Mississippi Power filed with the Mississippi PSC its annual ECO Plan evaluation for 2007. Mississippi Power requested an average increase for retail customers of 86 cents per 1,000 KWH. This increase represents approximately $7.5 million in annual revenues for Mississippi Power. On April 13, 2007, the Mississippi PSC approved Mississippi Power’s ECO Plan as filed. The new rates became effective in May 2007.
 
      In April 2007, the Mississippi PSC issued an order allowing Mississippi Power to defer approximately $10.4 million of certain reliability related maintenance costs beginning January 1, 2007 and recover them over a four-year period beginning January 1, 2008. These costs relate to system upgrades and improvements that are now being made as a follow-up to the emergency repairs that were made subsequent to Hurricane Katrina. As of June 30, 2007, Mississippi Power had incurred and deferred approximately $4.7 million of such costs, which are included in Other Regulatory Assets on the Condensed Balance Sheets herein.
 
      See Note 3 to the financial statements of Mississippi Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Storm Damage Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding storm restoration costs in connection with Hurricane Katrina and a financing order issued by the Mississippi PSC that authorized the issuance of $121.2 million of storm restoration bonds under a state bond program. The storm restoration bonds were issued by the Mississippi Development Bank on June 1, 2007 on behalf of the State of Mississippi. On June 1, 2007, Mississippi Power received a grant payment of $85.2 million from the State of Mississippi representing recovery of $25.2 million in retail storm restoration costs incurred or to be incurred and $60.0 million to increase Mississippi Power’s property damage reserve. The funds received related to previously incurred storm restoration expenditures have been accounted for as a government grant and have been recorded as a reduction to the regulatory asset that was recorded as the storm restoration expenditures were incurred, in accordance with FASB Statement No. 71 (SFAS No.71), “Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation.” The funds received for storm restoration expenditures to be incurred were recorded as a regulatory liability. Mississippi Power will receive the bond proceeds as expenditures are incurred to construct a new storm operations center.

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      The funds received with respect to the $25.2 million grant were funded through the Mississippi Development Bank’s issuance of tax-exempt bonds. Due to the tax-exempt status to the holders of bonds for federal income tax purposes, the use of the proceeds is limited to expenditures that qualify under the IRC. Prior to the receipt of the proceeds from the tax-exempt bonds in June 2007, management of Mississippi Power represented to the Mississippi Development Bank that all expenditures to date qualify under the IRC. Should Mississippi Power use the proceeds for non-qualifying expenditures, it could be required to return that portion of the proceeds received from the tax-exempt bond issuance that was applied to non-qualifying expenditures. Management expects that all future expenditures will also qualify and that no proceeds will be required to be returned.
 
      In order for the State of Mississippi to repay the bonds issued by the Mississippi Development Bank, the State of Mississippi has established a system restoration charge that will be charged to all retail electric utility customers within Mississippi Power’s service area. This charge will be collected by Mississippi Power through the retail customers’ monthly statement and remitted to the State of Mississippi on a monthly basis. The system restoration charge is the property of the State of Mississippi. Mississippi Power’s only obligation is to collect and remit the proceeds of the charge.
 
  (E)   COMMON STOCK
 
      For Southern Company, the only difference in computing basic and diluted earnings per share is attributable to exercised options and outstanding options under the stock option plan. See Note 8 to the financial statements of Southern Company in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for further information on the stock option plan. The effect of the stock options was determined using the treasury stock method. Shares used to compute diluted earnings per share are as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months   Three months   Six months   Six months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    June 30,
2007
  June 30,
2006
  June 30,
2007
  June 30,
2006
     
As reported shares
    755,137       742,515       752,698       742,355  
Effect of options
    4,709       3,872       4,898       4,370  
     
Diluted shares
    759,846       746,387       757,596       746,725  
     
  (F)   FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
      See Note 6 to the financial statements of Southern Company, the traditional operating companies, and Southern Power under “Financial Instruments” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. At June 30, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows (in millions):
                                                 
    Southern   Alabama   Georgia   Gulf   Mississippi   Southern
    Company   Power   Power   Power   Power   Power
     
Regulatory (assets)/ liabilities, net
  $ (36.2 )   $ (12.6 )   $ (21.5 )   $ (2.1 )   $     $  
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss)
    2.2       (0.1 )                 1.1       1.2  
Net income (loss)
    1.8                         0.2       1.6  
 
Total fair value
  $ (32.2 )   $ (12.7 )   $ (21.5 )   $ (2.1 )   $ 1.3     $ 2.8  
 
For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007, the unrealized gain recognized in income for derivative energy contracts that are not hedges was $1.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, for Southern Company, was $1.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively, for Southern Power, and was immaterial for the traditional operating companies. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006, the unrealized gain recognized in income was $0.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, for

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Southern Company, was $0.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively, for Southern Power, and was immaterial for the traditional operating companies.
The amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income to fuel expense and revenues for the three- and six-month periods ending June 30, 2007 and 2006 were immaterial for each registrant. Additionally, no material ineffectiveness has been recorded in net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. The amounts expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income to fuel expense and revenue for the next twelve-month period ending June 30, 2008 is also immaterial for each registrant.
During 2006 and 2007, Southern Company entered into derivative transactions to reduce its exposure to a potential phase-out of certain income tax credits related to synthetic fuel production in 2007. In accordance with Section 45K of the IRC, these tax credits are subject to limitation as the annual average price of oil increases. At June 30, 2007, the fair value of all derivative transactions related to synthetic fuel production was a $15.7 million net asset. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the fair value loss recognized in income to mark the transactions to market was $6.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, the fair value gain recognized in income for similar derivative transactions was $3.9 million.
At June 30, 2007, Southern Company had $1.4 billion notional amount of interest rate derivatives outstanding with net fair value gains of $23.4 million as follows:
Cash Flow Hedges
                             
            Weighted       Fair Value
        Variable   Average   Hedge   Gain (Loss)
    Notional   Rate   Fixed Rate   Maturity   June 30, 2007
    Amount   Received   Paid   Date   (in millions)
 
Alabama Power*
  $100 million   3-month LIBOR     6.15 %   November 2017   $  
Alabama Power*
  $100 million   3-month LIBOR     6.15 %   December 2017     0.1  
Georgia Power*
  $300 million   3-month LIBOR     5.75 %   July 2037     4.1  
Georgia Power**
  $400 million   Floating     3.85 %   December 2007  
Georgia Power
  $100 million   3-month LIBOR     5.10 %   December 2017     4.3  
Georgia Power
  $225 million   3-month LIBOR     5.26 %   March 2018     7.1  
Georgia Power
  $100 million   3-month LIBOR     5.12 %   June 2018     4.2  
Georgia Power
  $14 million   BMA Index     2.50 %   December 2007     0.1  
Gulf Power
  $80 million   3-month LIBOR     5.10 %   July 2018     3.5  
 
*   Interest rate collar showing rate cap
 
**   Interest rate collar with variable rate based on one-month LIBOR (showing rate cap)
The amount reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense for the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2007 was a loss of $3.8 million and $7.3 million, respectively, for Southern Company, was a loss of $3.3 million and $6.6 million, respectively, for Southern Power, and was immaterial for the traditional operating companies. For the comparative three and six-month periods in 2006, the amount was a gain of $2.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively for Alabama Power, was a loss of $3.0 million and $5.9 million, respectively, for Southern Power, and was immaterial for all other registrants. No material ineffectiveness has been recorded in net income for any of the periods reported.

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For the next twelve-month period ending June 30, 2008, the following table reflects the estimated pre-tax losses that will be reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense (in millions):
         
Southern Company
  $ (16.5 )
Alabama Power
    (0.8 )
Georgia Power
    (1.4 )
Gulf Power
    (0.6 )
Southern Power
    (13.8 )
  (G)   RETIREMENT BENEFITS
 
      See Note 2 to the financial statements of Southern Company, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, and Mississippi Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K. Components of the pension plans’ and postretirement plans’ net periodic costs for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 are as follows (in millions):
                                         
    Southern   Alabama   Georgia   Gulf   Mississippi
PENSION PLANS   Company   Power   Power   Power   Power
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
                                       
Service cost
  $ 36     $ 8     $ 12     $ 1     $ 1  
Interest cost
    80       20       32       3       3  
Expected return on plan assets
    (121 )     (36 )     (48 )     (5 )     (4 )
Recognized net (gain)/loss
    9       2       3       1       1  
Net amortization
    1       1                    
 
Net cost (income)
  $ 5     $ (5 )   $ (1 )   $     $ 1  
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
                                       
Service cost
  $ 73     $ 17     $ 25     $ 3     $ 3  
Interest cost
    161       41       63       7       7  
Expected return on plan assets
    (241 )     (73 )     (97 )     (11 )     (9 )
Recognized net (gain)/loss
    19       5       7       1       1  
Net amortization
    3       1       1              
 
Net cost (income)
  $ 15     $ (9 )   $ (1 )   $     $ 2  
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
                                       
Service cost
  $ 38     $ 9     $ 13     $ 1     $ 2  
Interest cost
    75       19       28       4       4  
Expected return on plan assets
    (114 )     (35 )     (46 )     (5 )     (5 )
Recognized net (gain)/loss
    4       1       1              
Net amortization
    7       3       2       1        
 
Net cost (income)
  $ 10     $ (3 )   $ (2 )   $ 1     $ 1  
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
                                       
Service cost
  $ 76     $ 18     $ 25     $ 3     $ 4  
Interest cost
    150       38       56       7       7  
Expected return on plan assets
    (228 )     (70 )     (91 )     (10 )     (9 )
Recognized net (gain)/loss
    8       2       2              
Net amortization
    14       5       4       1        
 
Net cost (income)
  $ 20     $ (7 )   $ (4 )   $ 1     $ 2  
 

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    Southern   Alabama   Georgia   Gulf   Mississippi
POSTRETIREMENT PLANS   Company   Power   Power   Power   Power
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
                                       
Service cost
  $ 7     $ 2     $ 2     $ 1     $ 1  
Interest cost
    26       7       11       1       1  
Expected return on plan assets
    (13 )     (5 )     (6 )     (1 )     (1 )
Net amortization
    10       3       5       1        
 
Net cost (income)
  $ 30     $ 7     $ 12     $ 2     $ 1  
 
 
                                       
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
                                       
Service cost
  $ 14     $ 4     $ 5     $ 1     $ 1  
Interest cost
    53       14       23       2       2  
Expected return on plan assets
    (26 )     (10 )     (13 )     (1 )     (1 )
Net amortization
    20       6       10       1       1  
 
Net cost (income)
  $ 61     $ 14     $ 25     $ 3     $ 3  
 
 
                                       
Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
                                       
Service cost
  $ 8     $ 2     $ 2     $ 1     $ 1  
Interest cost
    24       7       11       1       1  
Expected return on plan assets
    (12 )     (5 )     (6 )     (1 )     (1 )
Net amortization
    10       3       5             1  
 
Net cost (income)
  $ 30     $ 7     $ 12     $ 1     $ 2  
 
 
                                       
Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
                                       
Service cost
  $ 15     $ 4     $ 5     $ 1     $ 1  
Interest cost
    49       13       21       2       2  
Expected return on plan assets
    (24 )     (9 )     (12 )     (1 )     (1 )
Net amortization
    21       6       10             1  
 
Net cost (income)
  $ 61     $ 14     $ 24     $ 2     $ 3  
 
  (H)   EFFECTIVE TAX RATES
 
      Southern Company’s effective tax rate decreased in the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to 2006, largely due to the impact of synthetic fuel tax credits net of reserves, as well as increases in certain state tax credits and AFUDC equity recorded by Georgia Power. See Note 5 to the financial statements of Southern Company and Georgia Power in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information on each company’s effective income tax rate.
 
      Southern Company recorded synthetic fuel tax credits as of the six months ended June 30, 2007 that are $28.2 million less than the synthetic fuel tax credits recorded for the same period in 2006, which resulted in an increase in income tax expense. The increase in income tax expense was offset by a $34 million reduction to tax credit reserves during the same period in 2007 as compared to 2006. See Note (B) herein for additional information regarding the production of synthetic fuel tax credits in 2007. The impact of the reduction in synthetic fuel tax credits and these reserves is a decrease in Southern Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006.
 
      In connection with its construction program, Georgia Power recorded increases of approximately $8.2 million and $15.4 million in AFUDC equity, which is not taxable, during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007, as compared to the prior year. Georgia Power also recorded certain state income tax credits, which together with the increased AFUDC equity, resulted in a lower effective

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      income tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 when compared to the same periods in 2006.
 
      In September 2006, Georgia Power filed its 2005 income tax returns, which included certain other state income tax credits. Georgia Power has also filed similar claims for the years 2001 through 2004. The Georgia Department of Revenue has not responded to these claims. If Georgia Power prevails, such claims could have a significant, and possibly material, effect on Georgia Power’s net income. On July 24, 2007, Georgia Power filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Fulton County to recover the credits claimed for the years 2002 through 2004. If Georgia Power is not successful, payment of the related state tax credits could have a significant, and possibly material, effect on Georgia Power’s cash flow. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
 
  (I)   ADOPTION OF FIN 48
 
      On January 1, 2007, Southern Company, the traditional operating companies, and Southern Power adopted FIN 48, which requires companies to determine whether it is “more likely than not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. Prior to adoption of FIN 48, Southern Company had unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $65 million, which included approximately $62 million for Georgia Power. As of adoption, an additional $146 million of unrecognized tax benefits were recorded, which resulted in a total balance of $211 million. The $146 million is associated with a tax timing difference which was recorded by reclassifying a deferred tax liability to an unrecognized tax benefit. Of the total $211 million unrecognized tax benefits, $65 million would impact Southern Company’s effective tax rate if recognized, which includes $62 million for Georgia Power. For the first six months of 2007, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits increased by $23 million, resulting in a balance of $234 million as of June 30, 2007. Of the $23 million increase in unrecognized tax benefits, $12 million would impact Southern Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.
 
      Southern Company classifies interest on tax uncertainties as interest expense. The net amount of interest accrued as of adoption was $24 million. The impact of adopting FIN 48 on Southern Company’s financial statements was a reduction to beginning 2007 retained earnings of approximately $15 million. The other registrants’ retained earnings balances were not impacted by the adoption of FIN 48. Net interest accrued for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was $1.6 million.
 
      Southern Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. The IRS has audited and closed all tax returns prior to 2004. Southern Company also files income tax returns in various states. The audits for these returns have either been concluded, or the statute of limitations has expired, for years prior to 2002.
 
      Southern Company has initiated litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia for a refund of taxes and interest paid related to several SILO transactions. It is possible that a settlement of the litigation could occur within the next 12 months. In addition, certain tax-related state statutes of limitation will expire and certain state tax examinations will be concluded prior to June 30, 2008. Southern Company does not anticipate that the unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change as a result of these occurrences. See Note (B) herein for additional information regarding the implementation of FIN 48 and current litigation concerning deductions related to the SILO transactions.
 
  (J)   ALABAMA POWER RETAIL REGULATORY MATTERS
 
      Alabama Power has established fuel cost recovery rates approved by the Alabama PSC. Alabama Power’s under recovered fuel costs as of June 30, 2007 totaled $375 million as compared to $301 million at December 31, 2006. As a result of the increasing level of under recovered fuel costs, on June 18, 2007, the Alabama PSC ordered Alabama Power to increase its Rate ECR factor to 3.1 cents per KWH from 2.4 cents per KWH, effective with billings beginning July 2007 for the 30-month period ending December 2009. This change represents on average an increase of approximately $7.37 per month for a

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      customer billing of 1,000 KWH. This increase is intended to permit the recovery of energy costs based on an estimate of future energy costs, as well as the collection of the existing under recovered energy costs by the end of 2009. During the 30-month period, Alabama Power will be allowed to include a carrying charge associated with the under recovered fuel costs in the fuel expense calculation. In the event the application of this increased Rate ECR factor results in an over recovered position during this period, Alabama Power will pay interest on any such over recovered balance at the same rate used to derive the carrying costs. As a result of the order, Alabama Power classified $128 million of the under recovered regulatory clause receivable as deferred charges and other assets in the Condensed Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2007 herein.
 
      As of December 31, 2006, Alabama Power had a deficit balance in the deferred natural disaster reserve account of approximately $16.8 million. In June 2007, Alabama Power fully recovered its prior storm costs related to Hurricanes Dennis and Katrina. As a result customer rates decreased by $1.73 per month per residential customer account and $4.29 per month per non-residential customer account beginning with July 2007 billings. Alabama Power continues to collect a monthly Rate NDR charge to establish and maintain a target reserve balance of $75 million for future storms. At June 30, 2007, Alabama Power had accumulated a balance of $19.1 million in the target reserve for future storms, which is included in the balance sheets under “Other Regulatory Liabilities.” See Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters — Natural Disaster Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
 
  (K)   GEORGIA POWER RETAIL REGULATORY MATTERS
 
      On June 29, 2007, Georgia Power filed a request to increase retail base rates with the Georgia PSC. The request includes an increase effective January 1, 2008 of approximately $406.7 million, or 5.98%, in retail revenues, based on a future test year ending July 31, 2008 and a proposed retail return on common equity of 12.5%. The majority of the increase in retail revenues is being requested to cover the costs of environmental compliance and continued investment in new generation, transmission, and distribution facilities to support growth and ensure reliability. The remainder of the increase would include recovery of higher operation, maintenance, and other investment costs to meet the rising demand for electricity.
 
      Georgia Power is currently operating under a three-year retail rate order that expires December 31, 2007. Under the terms of the existing order, earnings are evaluated annually against a retail return on common equity range of 10.25% to 12.25%. Two-thirds of any earnings above the 12.25% return are applied to rate refunds, with the remaining one-third retained by Georgia Power. The order required Georgia Power to file a general rate case by July 1, 2007. Georgia Power expects the Georgia PSC to issue a final order in this matter on December 20, 2007. In addition to the traditional test period request, Georgia Power filed information for a three-year rate plan option that includes additional increases of approximately $191 million, or 2.65%, and $45 million, or 0.61%, in retail revenues effective January 1, 2009 and 2010, respectively, to cover the costs of additional environmental controls and certified PPAs. The final outcome of this matter cannot now be determined. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Southern Company and Georgia Power under “Georgia Power Retail Regulatory Matters” and “Retail Regulatory Matters — Rate Plans,” respectively, in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
 
  (L)   NUCLEAR FUEL DISPOSAL COST LITIGATION
 
      See Note 1 to the financial statements of Southern Company, Alabama Power and Georgia Power under “Nuclear Fuel Disposal Costs” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information regarding the litigation brought by Alabama Power and Georgia Power against the DOE for breach of contracts related to the disposal of spent nuclear fuel. On July 9, 2007, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims awarded Georgia Power a total of $30 million, based on its ownership interests, and awarded Alabama Power $17.3 million, representing all of the direct costs of the expansion of spent nuclear fuel storage facilities from 1998 through 2004. The DOE has 60 days from the date of the order to file an appeal. The final outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time, but no material impact on net income is expected. No amounts have been recognized in the financial statements as of June 30, 2007.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
See the Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements herein for information regarding certain legal and administrative proceedings in which Southern Company and its reporting subsidiaries are involved.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
See RISK FACTORS in Item 1A of the Form 10-K for a discussion of the risk factors of Southern Company and the subsidiary registrants. There have been no material changes to these risk factors from those previously disclosed in the Form 10-K.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Southern Company
Southern Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 23, 2007. Each nominee for director of Southern Company received the requisite plurality of votes for election. The vote tabulation was as follows:
                 
Nominees   Shares For   Shares Withheld
Juanita Powell Baranco
    573,601,497       11,269,320  
Dorrit J. Bern
    572,368,547       12,502,270  
Francis S. Blake
    571,005,192       13,865,625  
Thomas F. Chapman
    574,151,272       10,719,545  
H. William Habermeyer, Jr.
    574,072,951       10,797,866  
Donald M. James
    568,522,602       16,348,215  
J. Neal Purcell
    574,310,091       10,560,726  
David M. Ratcliffe
    572,071,967       12,798,850  
William G. Smith, Jr.
    574,105,180       10,765,637  
Gerald J. St. Pé
    571,645,018       13,225,799  
In addition, at the annual meeting, shareholders were asked to vote for the ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm. The vote tabulation was 575,472,675 shares for, 3,257,594 shares against, and 6,140,548 shares abstaining. As a result of this vote, the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm was ratified. Shareholders were also entitled to vote on the shareholder proposal on an environmental report. The vote tabulation was 39,012,562 shares for, 317,362,556 shares against, and 53,862,045 shares abstaining. As a result of this vote, the shareholder proposal on an environmental report was not approved.

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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. (Continued)
Alabama Power
Alabama Power held its annual meeting of common shareholders and preferred shareholders on May 24, 2007, and the following persons were elected to serve as directors of Alabama Power:
     
Whit Armstrong
  Robert D. Powers
David J. Cooper, Sr.
  David M. Ratcliffe
John D. Johns
  C. Dowd Ritter
Patricia M. King
  James H. Sanford
James K. Lowder
  John C. Webb, IV
Charles D. McCrary
  James W. Wright
Malcolm Portera
   
All 14,000,000 of the shares of Alabama Power’s common stock outstanding on the record date were owned by Southern Company and were voted in favor of the nominees for directors. None of the shares of preferred stock or Class A preferred stock were voted. None of the shares of preference stock were entitled to vote.
     Georgia Power
Georgia Power held its annual meeting of common shareholders and preferred shareholders on May 16, 2007, and the following persons were elected to serve as directors of Georgia Power:
     
Gus H. Bell, III
  Jimmy C. Tallent
Robert L. Brown, Jr.
  D. Gary Thompson
Ronald D. Brown
  Richard W. Ussery
Anna R. Cablik
  William Jerry Vereen
Michael D. Garrett
  E. Jenner Wood, III
David M. Ratcliffe
   
All of the 9,261,500 outstanding shares of Georgia Power’s common stock were owned by Southern Company and were voted in favor of the nominees for directors. None of the shares of Class A preferred stock were voted.
     Gulf Power
By written consent, in lieu of the annual meeting of stockholders of Gulf Power, effective June 26, 2007, the following persons were elected to serve as directors of Gulf Power:
     
C. LeDon Anchors
  William A. Pullum
William C. Cramer, Jr.
  Winston E. Scott
Fred C. Donovan, Sr.
  Susan N. Story
All of the 1,792,717 outstanding shares of Gulf Power’s common stock are owned by Southern Company and were voted in favor of the nominees for directors. None of the shares of preference stock were entitled to vote.

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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. (Continued)
Mississippi Power
Mississippi Power held its annual meeting of common shareholders and preferred shareholders on May 16, 2007, and the following persons were elected to serve as directors of Mississippi Power:
     
Roy Anderson, III
  Christine L. Pickering
Tommy E. Dulaney
  George A. Schloegel
Warren A. Hood, Jr.
  Philip J. Terrell
Robert C. Khayat
  Anthony J. Topazi
Aubrey B. Patterson, Jr.
   
All of the 1,121,000 outstanding shares of Mississippi Power’s common stock are owned by Southern Company and were voted in favor of the nominees for directors. None of the shares of preferred stock were voted.
     Southern Power
By written consent, in lieu of the annual meeting of stockholders of Southern Power, effective May 15, 2007, the number of directors constituting the board of directors was set at four and the following persons were elected to serve as directors of Southern Power:
     
William P. Bowers
  G. Edison Holland, Jr.
Thomas A. Fanning
  David M. Ratcliffe
All of the 1,000 outstanding shares of Southern Power’s common stock are owned by Southern Company and were voted in favor of the nominees for directors.
Item 5. Other Information.
     Termination of Material Definitive Agreements
On August 1, 2007, the Amended and Restated Operating Agreements between Alabama Power and Georgia Power, respectively, and Southern Power were terminated. Pursuant to the terms of such operating agreements, Alabama Power and Georgia Power operated Southern Power’s generating facilities in their respective states. Southern Power has executed services agreements with Alabama Power and Georgia Power pursuant to which Alabama Power and Georgia Power will continue to provide services to Southern Power. Southern Power incurred no penalties as a result of the termination of the operating agreements.

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Item 6. Exhibits.
(4) Instruments Describing Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures
Georgia Power
     
(c)1
  -Twenty-Ninth Supplemental Indenture to Senior Note Indenture dated as of June 12, 2007, providing for the issuance of the Series 2007B Senior Notes. (Designated in Form 8-K dated June 4, 2007, File No. 1-6468, as Exhibit 4.2.)
 
   
(c)2
  -Thirtieth Supplemental Indenture to Senior Note Indenture dated as of June 21, 2007, providing for the issuance of the Series 2007C Senior Notes. (Designated in Form 8-K dated June 18, 2007, File No. 1-6468, as Exhibit 4.2.)
 
   
(c)3
  -Thirty-First Supplemental Indenture to Senior Note Indenture dated as of July 17, 2007, providing for the issuance of the Series 2007D Senior Notes. (Designated in Form 8-K dated July 10, 2007, File No. 1-6468, as Exhibit 4.2.)
 
   
Gulf Power
   
 
   
(d)1
  -Fourteenth Supplemental Indenture to Senior Note Indenture dated as of June 12, 2007, providing for the issuance of the Series 2007A Senior Notes. (Designated in Form 8-K dated June 5, 2007, File No. 0-2429, as Exhibit 4.2.)
 
   
(10) Material Contracts
 
   
Southern Power
 
   
(f)1
  -Amendment dated May 8, 2007 to Cooperative Agreement between the DOE and SCS dated as of February 22, 2006. (Southern Power requested confidential treatment for certain portions of this document pursuant to an application for confidential treatment sent to the SEC. Southern Power omitted such portions from the filing and filed them separately with the SEC.)
 
   
(f)2
  -Amendment Number One dated July 6, 2007 to Multi-Year Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2006 by and among Southern Power, the Lenders (as defined therein), Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch, as Initial Issuing Bank.
 
   
(24) Power of Attorney and Resolutions
 
   
Southern Company
 
   
(a)1
 
-Power of Attorney and resolution. (Designated in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 1-3526 as Exhibit 24(a) and incorporated herein by reference.)
 
   
Alabama Power
 
   
(b)1
 
-Power of Attorney and resolution. (Designated in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 1-3164 as Exhibit 24(b) and incorporated herein by reference.)

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Item 6. Exhibits. (continued)
 
   
Georgia Power
   
 
   
(c)1
 
-Power of Attorney and resolution. (Designated in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 1-6468 as Exhibit 24(c) and incorporated herein by reference.)
 
   
Gulf Power
   
 
   
(d)1
 
-Power of Attorney and resolution. (Designated in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 0-2429 as Exhibit 24(d) and incorporated herein by reference.)
 
   
Mississippi Power
 
   
(e)1
 
-Power of Attorney and resolution. (Designated in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 001-11229 as Exhibit 24(e) and incorporated herein by reference.)
 
   
Southern Power
 
   
(f)1
 
-Power of Attorney and resolution. (Designated in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, File No. 333-98553 as Exhibit 24(f) and incorporated herein by reference.)
 
   
(31) Section 302 Certifications
 
   
Southern Company
 
   
(a)1
 
-Certificate of Southern Company’s Chief Executive Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
(a)2
 
-Certificate of Southern Company’s Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Alabama Power
   
 
   
(b)1
 
-Certificate of Alabama Power’s Chief Executive Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
(b)2
 
-Certificate of Alabama Power’s Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Georgia Power
   
 
   
(c)1
 
-Certificate of Georgia Power’s Chief Executive Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
(c)2
 
-Certificate of Georgia Power’s Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Gulf Power
   
 
   
(d)1
 
-Certificate of Gulf Power’s Chief Executive Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Item 6. Exhibits. (continued)
 
   
(d)2
 
-Certificate of Gulf Power’s Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Mississippi Power
 
   
(e)1
 
-Certificate of Mississippi Power’s Chief Executive Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
(e)2
 
-Certificate of Mississippi Power’s Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Southern Power
 
   
(f)1
 
-Certificate of Southern Power’s Chief Executive Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
(f)2
 
-Certificate of Southern Power’s Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
(32) Section 906 Certifications
 
   
Southern Company
 
   
(a)
 
-Certificate of Southern Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Alabama Power
   
 
   
(b)
 
-Certificate of Alabama Power’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Georgia Power
   
 
   
(c)
 
-Certificate of Georgia Power’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Gulf Power
   
 
   
(d)
 
-Certificate of Gulf Power’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Mississippi Power
 
   
(e)
 
-Certificate of Mississippi Power’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Item 6. Exhibits. (continued)
 
   
Southern Power
 
   
(f)
 
-Certificate of Southern Power’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
         THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
           
By
  David M. Ratcliffe
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
 
       
By
  Thomas A. Fanning
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
 
         
By
  /s/ Wayne Boston      
 
         
 
  (Wayne Boston, Attorney-in-fact)      
 
         
 
        Date: August 6, 2007

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ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
         ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
           
By
  Charles D. McCrary      
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer    
 
  (Principal Executive Officer)    
 
       
By
  Art P. Beattie    
 
  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer    
 
  (Principal Financial Officer)    
 
         
By
  /s/ Wayne Boston      
 
         
 
  (Wayne Boston, Attorney-in-fact)      
 
         
 
        Date: August 6, 2007

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GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
         GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
           
By
  Michael D. Garrett      
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer    
 
  (Principal Executive Officer)    
 
       
By
  Cliff S. Thrasher    
 
  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer  
 
  (Principal Financial Officer)    
 
         
By
  /s/ Wayne Boston      
 
         
 
  (Wayne Boston, Attorney-in-fact)      
 
         
 
        Date: August 6, 2007

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GULF POWER COMPANY
SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
         GULF POWER COMPANY
           
By
  Susan N. Story    
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer    
 
  (Principal Executive Officer)    
 
       
By
  Ronnie R. Labrato    
 
  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer    
 
  (Principal Financial Officer)    
 
         
By
  /s/ Wayne Boston      
 
         
 
  (Wayne Boston, Attorney-in-fact)      
 
         
 
        Date: August 6, 2007

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MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
         MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
           
By
  Anthony J. Topazi    
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer    
 
  (Principal Executive Officer)    
 
       
By
  Frances V. Turnage    
 
  Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer    
 
  (Principal Financial Officer)    
 
         
By
  /s/ Wayne Boston      
 
         
 
  (Wayne Boston, Attorney-in-fact)      
 
         
 
        Date: August 6, 2007

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SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY
SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The signature of the undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company and any subsidiaries thereof.
         SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY
           
By
  Ronnie L. Bates    
 
  President and Chief Executive Officer    
 
  (Principal Executive Officer)    
 
       
By
  Michael W. Southern    
 
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer    
 
  (Principal Financial Officer)    
 
       
By
  /s/ Wayne Boston    
 
         
 
  (Wayne Boston, Attorney-in-fact)      
 
         
 
        Date: August 6, 2007

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