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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 March 31, 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 March 31, 2007  
The Southern Company
  Par Value $5 Per Share     751,808,611  
Alabama Power Company
  Par Value $40 Per Share     14,000,000  
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
March 31, 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
        10
        12
        13
         
        29
        29
        30
        31
        33
         
        44
        44
        45
        46
        48
         
        60
        60
        61
        62
        64
         
        74
        74
        75
        76
        78
         
        89
        89
        90
        91
        93
        102
Item 3.       27
Item 4.       27

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March 31, 2007
           
        Page
        Number
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
     
   
 
     
Item 1.       112
Item 1A.       112
Item 2.  
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  Inapplicable
Item 3.  
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  Inapplicable
Item 4.  
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
  Inapplicable
Item 5.  
Other Information
  Inapplicable
Item 6.       113
        118

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DEFINITIONS
     
TERM   MEANING
Alabama Power
  Alabama Power Company
ALJ
  Administrative law judge
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 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, 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, and also changes in environmental, 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, if any, by the synthetic fuel operations at Carbontronics Synfuels Investors LP and Alabama Fuel Products, LLC for 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  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
               
Retail revenues
  $ 2,743,811     $ 2,471,413  
Wholesale revenues
    480,699       414,869  
Other electric revenues
    121,294       110,990  
Other revenues
    62,865       65,988  
 
           
Total operating revenues
    3,408,669       3,063,260  
 
           
Operating Expenses:
               
Fuel
    1,316,519       1,048,545  
Purchased power
    64,073       104,411  
Other operations
    565,372       562,452  
Maintenance
    281,995       283,630  
Depreciation and amortization
    306,344       298,926  
Taxes other than income taxes
    183,039       175,003  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    2,717,342       2,472,967  
 
           
Operating Income
    691,327       590,293  
Other Income and (Expense):
               
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    20,174       11,527  
Interest income
    10,555       6,672  
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries
    (6,735 )     (32,575 )
Leveraged lease income
    9,862       18,103  
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (194,023 )     (176,375 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (23,827 )     (30,629 )
Preferred and preference dividends of subsidiaries
    (10,129 )     (9,015 )
Other income (expense), net
    (2,931 )     (8,430 )
 
           
Total other income and (expense)
    (197,054 )     (220,722 )
 
           
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    494,273       369,571  
Income taxes
    155,584       107,964  
 
           
Consolidated Net Income
  $ 338,689     $ 261,607  
 
           
Common Stock Data:
               
Earnings per share-
               
Basic
  $ 0.45     $ 0.35  
Diluted
  $ 0.45     $ 0.35  
Average number of basic shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands)
    750,259       742,195  
Average number of diluted shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands)
    755,352       747,039  
Cash dividends paid per share of common stock
  $ 0.3875     $ 0.3725  
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 Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Consolidated net income
  $ 338,689     $ 261,607  
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    363,903       351,946  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
    53,433       (39,650 )
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    (20,174 )     (11,527 )
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries
    6,735       32,575  
Leveraged lease income
    (9,862 )     (18,103 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    19,992       18,448  
Stock option expense
    20,554       19,104  
Hedge settlements
    (3,923 )     18,006  
Other, net
    (15,990 )     (2,608 )
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    161,960       236,127  
Fossil fuel stock
    (63,438 )     (78,471 )
Materials and supplies
    (7,077 )     (11,089 )
Other current assets
    (63,751 )     (41,642 )
Accounts payable
    (92,238 )     (310,962 )
Accrued taxes
    (100,356 )     (9,425 )
Accrued compensation
    (325,500 )     (337,600 )
Other current liabilities
    (1,107 )     (18,331 )
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    261,850       58,405  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (742,384 )     (546,261 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases
    (167,193 )     (172,551 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales
    160,313       165,671  
Proceeds from property sales
    3,922       150,521  
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries
    (11,423 )     (38,364 )
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (22,870 )     (31,230 )
Other
    (8,237 )     (32,696 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (787,872 )     (504,910 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
    (299,583 )     433,101  
Proceeds —
               
Long-term debt
    1,350,000       800,000  
Common stock
    167,509       13,875  
Redemptions —
               
Long-term debt
    (405,210 )     (322,839 )
Long-term debt to affiliate trusts
          (67,457 )
Preferred and preference stock
          (14,569 )
Common stock repurchased
          (117 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (290,292 )     (276,442 )
Other
    (1,759 )     (20,372 )
 
           
Net cash provided from financing activities
    520,665       545,180  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (5,357 )     98,675  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    166,846       202,111  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 161,489     $ 300,786  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $12,259 and $4,942 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 181,712     $ 198,762  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ (19,257 )   $ 919  
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At March 31,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 161,489     $ 166,846  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    883,716       942,821  
Unbilled revenues
    264,383       283,275  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    527,206       516,441  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    286,491       329,619  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (30,117 )     (34,901 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    736,970       674,902  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    653,734       648,127  
Vacation pay
    122,709       121,246  
Prepaid expenses
    227,147       127,908  
Other
    190,610       242,735  
 
           
Total current assets
    4,024,338       4,019,019  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    45,777,616       45,484,895  
Less accumulated depreciation
    16,808,693       16,581,886  
 
           
 
    28,968,923       28,903,009  
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost
    323,727       317,429  
Construction work in progress
    2,230,033       1,871,538  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    31,522,683       31,091,976  
 
           
Other Property and Investments:
               
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value
    1,086,250       1,057,534  
Leveraged leases
    955,788       1,138,730  
Other
    291,153       296,484  
 
           
Total other property and investments
    2,333,191       2,492,748  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    916,888       895,446  
Prepaid pension costs
    1,558,673       1,548,983  
Unamortized debt issuance expense
    176,515       171,758  
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt
    287,516       293,016  
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    797,151       845,201  
Other regulatory assets
    921,549       935,804  
Other
    566,930       564,498  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    5,225,222       5,254,706  
 
           
 
               
Total Assets
  $ 43,105,434     $ 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 BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At March 31,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 1,505,952     $ 1,416,898  
Notes payable
    1,641,217       1,940,801  
Accounts payable
    983,918       1,081,256  
Customer deposits
    257,609       248,781  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    128,526       110,009  
Other
    215,410       390,716  
Accrued interest
    205,122       183,918  
Accrued vacation pay
    151,372       151,113  
Accrued compensation
    119,777       443,610  
Other
    286,924       385,858  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    5,495,827       6,352,960  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    12,288,193       10,942,025  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
    1,071,667       1,561,358  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    5,863,088       5,989,063  
Deferred credits related to income taxes
    287,072       291,474  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    497,231       503,217  
Employee benefit obligations
    1,580,291       1,566,591  
Asset retirement obligations
    1,150,708       1,136,982  
Other cost of removal obligations
    1,303,503       1,300,461  
Other regulatory liabilities
    804,844       793,869  
Other
    536,300       305,255  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    12,023,037       11,886,912  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    30,878,724       30,743,255  
 
           
Preferred and Preference Stock of Subsidiaries
    743,938       744,065  
 
           
Common Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Common stock, par value $5 per share —
               
Authorized — 1 billion shares
               
Issued — March 31, 2007: 752,163,794 Shares;
               
— December 31, 2006: 751,863,854 Shares
               
Treasury — March 31, 2007: 355,183 Shares;
               
— December 31, 2006: 5,593,691 Shares
               
Par value
    3,760,819       3,759,319  
Paid-in capital
    1,114,045       1,096,387  
Treasury, at cost
    (9,509 )     (192,309 )
Retained earnings
    6,673,423       6,765,219  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (56,006 )     (57,487 )
 
           
Total Common Stockholders’ Equity
    11,482,772       11,371,129  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 43,105,434     $ 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  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Consolidated Net Income
  $ 338,689     $ 261,607  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Qualifying hedges:
               
Changes in fair value of qualifying hedges, net of tax of $(1,567) and $7,130, respectively
    (2,468 )     11,392  
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $1,259 and $241, respectively
    2,204       290  
Marketable securities:
               
Change in fair value of marketable securities, net of tax of $818 and $1,609, respectively
    1,307       2,521  
Pension and other post retirement benefit plans:
               
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $246 and $-, respectively
    438        
 
           
Total other comprehensive income
    1,481       14,203  
 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 340,170     $ 275,810  
 
           
The accompanying notes as they relate to Southern Company are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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FIRST QUARTER 2007 vs. FIRST QUARTER 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$77.1
  29.5
 
Southern Company’s first quarter 2007 earnings were $338.7 million ($0.45 per share) compared to $261.6 million ($0.35 per share) for first quarter 2006. The increase in earnings for the first quarter 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 resulted primarily from higher revenues due to sustained economic strength and customer growth in the Southern Company service area, higher earnings in the synthetic fuel business, and a retail base rate increase at Alabama Power. The increase to earnings was partially offset by higher interest expense and a decrease in revenues associated with lower market-based rates to large commercial and industrial customers when compared to the same period in 2006.
Retail Revenues
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$272.4
  11.0
 
In the first quarter 2007, retail revenues were $2.74 billion compared to $2.47 billion in the same period in 2006. Details of the change to retail revenues follow:
                 
    First Quarter
    2007
    (in millions)   % change
Retail – prior year
  $ 2,471.4          
Change in —
               
Rates and pricing
    32.7       1.3  
Sales growth
    26.3       1.1  
Weather
    19.8       0.8  
Fuel cost recovery
    193.6       7.8  
 
Retail – current year
  $ 2,743.8       11.0 %
 

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Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 primarily as a result of an increase in retail base rates at Alabama Power, partially offset by a decrease in revenues associated with lower market-based rates to large commercial and industrial customers.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased in the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 due to a 3.3% increase in retail KWH sales, resulting from continued customer growth and sustained economic strength in the Southeast. The number of retail customers increased by 1.7% as of March 2007 compared to March 2006.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather increased because of normal weather in the first quarter of 2007 compared to mild weather in the first quarter of 2006.
Fuel revenues increased $193.6 million in the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$65.8
  15.9
 
In the first quarter 2007, wholesale revenues were $480.7 million compared to $414.9 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of a rise in fuel revenues due to a 13.8% increase in the average unit cost of fuel per net KWH generated. Short-term opportunity sales also contributed to the increase over the same period 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.
Other Electric Revenues
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$10.3
  9.3
 
In the first quarter 2007, other electric revenues were $121.3 million compared to $111.0 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of an increase in transmission revenues of $6.8 million, an increase in outdoor lighting revenues of $1.5 million, and an increase in customer fees of $1.5 million. Transmission revenues are generally offset by related expenses and do not significantly affect net income.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                 
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
    (change in millions)   % change
Fuel
  $ 268.0       25.6  
Purchased power
    (40.3 )     (38.6 )
         
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 227.7          
         

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Fuel and purchased power expenses for the first quarter 2007 were $1.38 billion compared to $1.15 billion for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase in fuel and purchased power expenses was due to a $145.4 million increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power as well as an $82.3 million increase related to total KWH generated and purchased when compared to the same period in 2006. Details of Southern Company’s cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
                         
    First Quarter   First Quarter    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change
    (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    2.80       2.46       13.8  
Purchased power
    3.88       4.85       (20.0 )
 
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.
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$8.6
  75.0
 
In the first quarter 2007, allowance for equity funds used during construction was $20.2 million compared to $11.6 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was a result of additional investment in environmental projects, primarily at Georgia Power.
Equity in Losses of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(25.8)
  (79.3)
 
In the first quarter 2007, equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries was $6.8 million compared to $32.6 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 decrease in equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries in the first quarter 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 the first 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.

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Leveraged Lease Income
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(8.2)
  (45.5)
 
Leveraged lease income for the first quarter 2007 was $9.9 million compared to $18.1 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 a $6.5 million decrease to leveraged lease pre-tax income in the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period 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.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$17.6
  10.0
 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized for the first quarter 2007 was $194.0 million compared to $176.4 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was a result of a $13.6 million increase associated with $1.02 billion in additional debt outstanding at March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 and a $10.0 million increase associated with an increase in average interest rates on variable rate debt. These increases were partially offset by $7.3 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 to Affiliate Trusts
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(6.8)
  (22.2)
 
Interest expense to affiliate trusts for the first quarter 2007 was $23.8 million compared to $30.6 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The decrease was a result of the redemption of long-term debt payable to affiliated trusts in January and December 2006.
Other Income (Expense), Net
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$5.5
  65.2
 
In the first quarter 2007, other income (expense), net was $(2.9) million compared to $(8.4) million for the same period in 2006 primarily as a result of 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

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Condensed Financial Statements under “NEW SOURCE REVIEW LITIGATION” herein for further information.
Income Taxes
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$47.6
  44.1
 
Income taxes for the first quarter 2007 were $155.6 million compared to $108.0 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was due to higher pre-tax earnings and a $23.1 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 a $17.3 million reduction to tax credit reserves in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter 2006 as a result of reduced credits and a lower projected phase-out. 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.
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 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

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against Duke Energy. On April 2, 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Duke Energy case. On April 11, 2007, Alabama Power filed a motion to lift the stay and to reset the briefing schedule. The plaintiffs have opposed the motion and have moved to vacate the district court’s decision and remand for further proceedings consistent with the Duke Energy decision. The final resolution of these claims is dependent on these appeals and possible further court action and, therefore, 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 Southern Company 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 cannot be determined at this time.
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 March 30, 2007, the parties filed a joint motion seeking entry of a proposed consent decree resolving all remaining issues in the case. If the consent decree is approved as proposed, the resolution of this case will not have a material impact on Southern Company’s financial statements.
FERC and State PSC Matters
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. The implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Southern Company’s financial statements. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.

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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 March 31, 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.
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.
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.
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

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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.
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 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. The adoption of FSP 13-2 also resulted in a reduction to net income in the first quarter 2007 of approximately $4 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 $2.8 million have been recorded in the first three months of 2007 due to projected phase-outs of the credits in 2007 as a result of current and projected future oil prices.

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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. This approval is contingent on the approval of a request for additional funding from the DOE of $58.75 million and OUC’s approval of amended agreements to share the remaining cost increases between Southern Power and OUC. 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. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
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. A notice of withdrawal from the project has been 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. If Duke Energy chooses to continue the project independently, no additional adjustments are anticipated. Management does not expect the final outcome of this matter to have a material adverse effect on Southern Company’s financial statements. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
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, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and other 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.

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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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
On January 1, 2007, Southern Company 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. 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 adoption of FSP 13-2 also resulted in a reduction to net income in the first quarter 2007 of approximately $4 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.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 remained stable at March 31, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $262 million for the first three months of 2007, compared to $58 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The $204 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. Gross property additions to utility plant were $770 million in the first three months of 2007.
Significant balance sheet changes for the first three months of the year include an $857 million increase in long-term debt, which was used primarily for the repayment of short-term debt, construction expenditures, and general corporate purposes. Total property, plant, and equipment, net of depreciation, increased $431 million during the first three months of 2007 primarily from the purchase and installation of environmental equipment and transmission and distribution construction.
The market price of Southern Company’s common stock at March 31, 2007 was $36.65 per share (based on the closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange) and the book value was $15.27 per share, representing a market-to-book ratio of 240%, compared to $36.86, $15.24, and 242%, respectively, at the end of 2006. The dividend for the first quarter 2007 was $0.3875 per share compared to $0.3725 per share in the first quarter 2006. In April 2007, the dividend was increased to $0.4025 for the dividend payable in June 2007.
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 $1.5 billion will be required by March 31, 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

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 cash needs as well as scheduled maturities of long-term debt. 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 March 31, 2007, Southern Company and its subsidiaries had approximately $161.5 million of cash and cash equivalents and approximately $3.3 billion of unused credit arrangements with banks, of which $656 million expire in 2007 and $2.7 billion expire in 2008 and beyond. Of the facilities expiring in 2008 and beyond, $2.4 billion does not expire until 2011. Approximately $79 million of the credit facilities expiring in 2007 allow for the execution of term loans for an additional two-year period, and $343 million contain provisions allowing one-year term loans. 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 March 31, 2007, the Southern Company system had outstanding commercial paper of $1.4 billion, bank notes of $150 million, and extendible commercial notes of $44.8 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.
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 March 31, 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 $246 million. The maximum potential collateral requirements at a rating below BBB- or Baa3 were approximately $658 million. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, certain Southern Company subsidiaries entered into certain contracts for electric capacity and energy. These contracts also contain provisions that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a change in credit rating. Under these contracts, the maximum potential collateral requirement at a rating of BBB- is $33 million. The maximum potential collateral requirement at rating below BBB- is $201 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 derivative 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 March 31, 2007, Southern Company’s total exposure to these types of agreements was not material.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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.
The fair value of derivative energy contracts at March 31, 2007 was as follows:
         
    First Quarter
    2007
    Changes
    Fair Value
    (in millions)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ (82 )
Contracts realized or settled
    28  
New contracts at inception
     
Changes in valuation techniques
     
Current period changes (a)
    65  
 
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ 11  
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of March 31, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in millions)
Actively quoted
  $ 11     $ (1 )   $ 12  
External sources
                 
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ 11     $ (1 )   $ 12  
 
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

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
income as incurred. At March 31, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
    (in millions)
Regulatory liabilities, net
  $ 11.0  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (0.2 )
Net income
    0.1  
 
Total fair value
  $ 10.9  
 
Unrealized pre-tax gains and losses recognized in income were not material for any period presented.
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. In the first quarter of 2007, the fair value gains recognized in income to mark the transactions to market were $6.4 million.
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 three months of 2007, Southern Company and its subsidiaries issued $1.4 billion of senior notes and issued $168 million of common stock, including treasury stock, through employee and director stock plans. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, Alabama Power issued $250 million of additional senior notes. The proceeds were primarily used to repay short-term indebtedness 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 three months of 2007. Southern Company and its subsidiaries also terminated interest rate derivatives related to these transactions at a cost of $3.9 million. These losses were deferred in other comprehensive income and will be amortized to income over a 10-year period. Also during the first three months of 2007, Southern Company and its subsidiaries redeemed $405.2 million in senior notes and other long-term debt. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, an additional $36.1 million in long-term debt was redeemed by Mississippi Power and $169 million of Alabama Power floating rate notes matured. Also subsequent to March 31, 2007, Georgia Power announced the planned redemption in June 2007 of $454 million of notes payable related to trust preferred securities.
During the first three months of 2007, Southern Company and its subsidiaries entered into additional derivative transactions designed to hedge interest rate risk of future debt issuances. The total notional amount of these derivatives was $740 million. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, Georgia Power entered into further derivative transactions designed to mitigate interest rate risk related to planned future debt issuances. The total notional amount of these derivatives was $300 million. 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, 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 first 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  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
               
Retail revenues
  $ 955,773     $ 802,209  
Wholesale revenues
               
Non-affiliates
    155,122       146,354  
Affiliates
    42,194       79,315  
Other revenues
    44,113       44,829  
 
           
Total operating revenues
    1,197,202       1,072,707  
 
           
Operating Expenses:
               
Fuel
    386,072       341,767  
Purchased power —
               
Non-affiliates
    4,638       22,086  
Affiliates
    72,714       56,665  
Other operations
    171,403       169,013  
Maintenance
    118,762       109,500  
Depreciation and amortization
    115,943       109,862  
Taxes other than income taxes
    72,718       65,657  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    942,250       874,550  
 
           
Operating Income
    254,952       198,157  
Other Income and (Expense):
               
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    6,586       5,529  
Interest income
    4,394       4,174  
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (63,131 )     (53,219 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (4,059 )     (4,059 )
Other income (expense), net
    (2,924 )     (9,005 )
 
           
Total other income and (expense)
    (59,134 )     (56,580 )
 
           
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    195,818       141,577  
Income taxes
    72,702       53,363  
 
           
Net Income
    123,116       88,214  
Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock
    8,182       6,072  
 
           
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock
  $ 114,934     $ 82,142  
 
           
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred and Preference Stock
  $ 114,934     $ 82,142  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Changes in fair value of qualifying hedges, net of tax of $(102) and $1,473, respectively
    (168 )     2,423  
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $59 and $(1,006), respectively
    96       (1,654 )
 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 114,862     $ 82,911  
 
           
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 123,116     $ 88,214  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    136,060       129,238  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, net
    (889 )     (43,904 )
Deferred revenues
    (2,276 )     (559 )
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    (6,586 )     (5,529 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    (2,439 )     (292 )
Stock option expense
    3,713       3,583  
Tax benefit of stock options
    286       111  
Hedge settlements
          18,006  
Other, net
    6,055       1,271  
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    43,143       111,212  
Fossil fuel stock
    (21,732 )     (32,192 )
Materials and supplies
    (2,288 )     7,161  
Other current assets
    (45,381 )     (21,978 )
Accounts payable
    (94,769 )     (152,217 )
Accrued taxes
    93,770       103,107  
Accrued compensation
    (61,830 )     (66,139 )
Other current liabilities
    7,811       25,325  
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    175,764       164,418  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (263,712 )     (228,402 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases
    (73,062 )     (72,384 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales
    73,062       72,384  
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (10,012 )     (11,839 )
Other
    (1,863 )     (5,292 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (275,587 )     (245,533 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Decrease in notes payable, net
    (44,875 )     (315,278 )
Proceeds —
               
Common stock issued to parent
    70,000        
Senior notes
    200,000       800,000  
Gross excess tax benefit of stock options
    741       217  
Redemptions —
               
Senior notes
          (170,000 )
Payment of preferred and preference stock dividends
    (6,515 )     (6,070 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (116,250 )     (110,150 )
Other
    (2,469 )     (16,505 )
 
           
Net cash provided from financing activities
    100,632       182,214  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    809       101,099  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    15,539       22,472  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 16,348     $ 123,571  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $3,346 and $2,423 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 52,607     $ 35,993  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ (3,250 )   $ (10,989 )
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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At March 31,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 16,348     $ 15,539  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    307,878       323,202  
Unbilled revenues
    88,890       90,596  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    17,583       32,451  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    44,066       49,708  
Affiliated companies
    55,461       70,836  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (9,416 )     (7,091 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    173,051       153,120  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    257,739       255,664  
Vacation pay
    46,415       46,465  
Prepaid expenses
    112,924       76,265  
Other
    31,387       66,663  
 
           
Total current assets
    1,142,326       1,173,418  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    16,167,366       15,997,793  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    5,719,366       5,636,475  
 
           
 
    10,448,000       10,361,318  
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost
    139,202       137,300  
Construction work in progress
    623,625       562,119  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    11,210,827       11,060,737  
 
           
Other Property and Investments:
               
Equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries
    48,589       47,486  
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value
    525,117       513,521  
Other
    35,647       35,980  
 
           
Total other property and investments
    609,353       596,987  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    373,025       354,225  
Prepaid pension costs
    731,311       722,287  
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    311,686       301,048  
Other regulatory assets
    271,155       279,661  
Other
    157,745       166,927  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    1,844,922       1,824,148  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 14,807,428     $ 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 March 31,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 668,648     $ 668,646  
Notes payable
    74,794       119,670  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    129,618       162,951  
Other
    202,208       263,506  
Customer deposits
    62,735       62,978  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    49,592       3,120  
Other
    49,795       29,696  
Accrued interest
    61,421       53,573  
Accrued vacation pay
    38,645       38,767  
Accrued compensation
    25,364       87,194  
Other
    56,581       79,907  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    1,419,401       1,570,008  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    4,038,399       3,838,906  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
    309,279       309,279  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    2,137,888       2,116,575  
Deferred credits related to income taxes
    97,999       98,941  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    186,581       188,582  
Employee benefit obligations
    379,409       375,940  
Asset retirement obligations
    483,660       476,460  
Other cost of removal obligations
    601,049       600,278  
Other regulatory liabilities
    405,268       399,822  
Other
    30,742       35,805  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    4,322,596       4,292,403  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    10,089,675       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 — March 31, 2007: 14,000,000 shares
               
— December 31, 2006: 12,250,000 shares
    560,000       490,000  
Paid-in capital
    2,033,544       2,028,963  
Retained earnings
    1,514,931       1,516,245  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (2,993 )     (2,921 )
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    4,105,482       4,032,287  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 14,807,428     $ 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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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FIRST QUARTER 2007 vs. FIRST QUARTER 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$32.8   39.9
   
Alabama Power’s net income after dividends on preferred and preference stock for the first quarter 2007 was $114.9 million compared to $82.1 million for the corresponding period of 2006. The increase in earnings was primarily due to retail base rate 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 during the first quarter of 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 for additional information on Alabama Power’s rates. These increases in revenues were partially offset by increases in maintenance expense related to scheduled work performed on overhead lines and scheduled plant outages, depreciation and amortization expense as a result of additional plant-in-service, and interest expense due to higher interest rates associated with the issuance of new long-term debt that replaced debt which matured in 2006.
Retail Revenues
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$153.6   19.1
   
In the first quarter 2007, retail revenues were $955.8 million compared to $802.2 million in same period in 2006.

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Details of retail revenues are as follows:
                 
    First Quarter
    2007
    (in millions)   % change
Retail – prior year
  $ 802.2          
Change in —
               
Rates and pricing
    54.0       6.7  
Sales growth
    5.0       0.6  
Weather
    14.1       1.8  
Fuel and other cost recovery
    80.5       10.0  
 
Retail – current year
  $ 955.8       19.1 %
     
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period 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 increased in the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 due to a 0.6% overall increase in retail KWH energy sales, resulting primarily from continued residential and commercial customer and demand growth. The number of retail customers increased by 1.0% as of March 2007 compared to March 2006. This increase was offset by a decrease in KWH energy sales to industrial customers of 3.1% for the first quarter 2007 primarily as a result of decreased sales demand in the primary metals, chemicals, and forest products sectors.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather increased due to normal weather conditions in the first quarter of 2007 compared to mild weather in the first quarter of 2006 which resulted in increased KWH energy sales to residential and commercial customers of 3.5% and 1.2%, respectively.
Fuel and other cost recovery revenues increased in the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period 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.
Wholesale Revenues – Non-Affiliates
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$8.8
  6.0
   
Wholesale energy sales to non-affiliates will vary depending on the market cost of available energy compared to the cost of Alabama 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 first quarter 2007, revenues from wholesale energy sales to non-affiliates were $155.1 million compared to $146.3 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to a 12.5% increase in KWH sales to non-affiliates partially offset by a 5.8% decrease in price.

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Wholesale Revenues – Affiliates
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(37.1)   (46.8)
   
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. In the first quarter 2007, revenues from wholesale energy sales to affiliates were $42.2 million compared to $79.3 million in the same period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to a 30.7% decrease in KWH sales to affiliates as well as a 23.2% decrease in price. These transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since the energy is generally sold at marginal cost.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                 
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
    (change in millions)   % change
Fuel
  $ 44.3       13.0  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (17.4 )     (79.0 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    16.0       28.3  
           
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 42.9          
           
In the first quarter 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses were $463.4 million compared to $420.5 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was due to a $48.4 million increase related to greater KWHs generated and purchased offset by a $5.5 million decrease in the cost of energy resulting from a decrease in the average cost of purchased power. Details of the individual components follow:
                         
    First Quarter   First Quarter    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change
    (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    2.29       2.21       3.6  
Purchased power
    4.55       5.46       (16.7 )
       
In the first quarter 2007, fuel expense was $386.1 million compared to $341.8 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was due to a 4.9% increase in overall generation from Alabama Power-owned facilities and a 2.5% increase in the average cost of coal partially offset by a 12.3% decrease in natural gas prices. These transactions did not have a significant impact on earnings since energy expenses are generally offset by energy revenues through Alabama Power’s energy cost recovery clause.
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 first quarter 2007, purchased power from non-affiliates was $4.6 million compared to $22.0 million in the same period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to a 52.1% decrease in the amount of energy purchased and a 51.9% decrease in price. These transactions did not have a significant impact on earnings since energy purchases are generally offset by energy revenues through Alabama Power’s energy cost recovery clause.

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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 first quarter 2007, purchased power from affiliates was $72.7 million compared to $56.7 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was due to a 90.3% increase in the amount of energy purchased partially offset by a 20.6% decrease in price. These transactions did not have a significant impact on earnings since energy purchases are generally offset by energy revenues through Alabama Power’s energy cost recovery clause.
Maintenance Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$9.3
  8.5
   
In the first quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $118.8 million compared to $109.5 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to a $4.3 million increase in distribution expense primarily related to scheduled work performed on overhead lines and a $3.3 million increase in steam power expense associated with scheduled outage maintenance cost at various coal-fired facilities.
Depreciation and Amortization
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$6.1   5.5
   
For the first quarter 2007, depreciation and amortization was $115.9 million compared to $109.8 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was due to an increase in property, plant, and equipment related to steam power and distribution capital projects when compared to the same period in 2006.
Taxes Other than Income Taxes
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$7.1   10.8
   
For the first quarter 2007, taxes other than income taxes were $72.7 million compared to $65.6 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to increases in state and municipal public utility license taxes which are directly related to retail revenues.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$9.9   18.6
   
For the first quarter 2007, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $63.1 million compared to $53.2 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was mainly due to higher interest rates associated with the issuance of new long-term debt that replaced debt which matured in 2006. For additional information, see MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY –

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“Financing Activities” of Alabama Power in Item 7 of the Form 10-K and FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY – “Financing Activities” herein.
Other Income (Expense), Net
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$6.1   67.5
   
Other income (expense), net in the first quarter 2007 was $(2.9) million compared to $(9.0) million in the same period in 2006. This increase in other income was mainly due to the recording of the $5.0 million settlement with the EPA in the NSR litigation in the first quarter of 2006. See FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL – “Environmental Matters – New Source Review Litigation” and Note (B) to the Condensed Financial Statements under NEW SOURCE REVIEW LITIGATION herein for additional information.
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.
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 11, 2007, Alabama Power filed a motion to lift the stay and to reset the briefing schedule. The plaintiffs have opposed the motion and have moved to vacate the district court’s decision and remand for further proceedings

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consistent with the Duke Energy decision. The final resolution of these claims is dependent on these appeals and possible further court action and, therefore, 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 cannot be determined at this time.
FERC and Alabama PSC Matters
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. The implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Alabama Power’s financial statements. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
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 March 31, 2007 totaled $312 million as compared to $301 million at December 31, 2006. As a result of Alabama Power’s level of recovery under the Alabama PSC’s most recent fuel recovery order, Alabama Power classified all $312 million of the under recovered regulatory clause revenues as deferred charges and other assets in the Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2007 herein. Alabama Power increased its fuel billing factor in January 2006 in accordance with Rate ECR with the expectation of fully recovering the under recovered fuel cost balance by the end of 2007. It now appears that the timing of the full recovery will not occur as originally anticipated. Alabama Power, along with the Alabama PSC, will continue to monitor the under recovered fuel cost balance to determine whether an additional adjustment to billing rates is required. See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL – “PSC Matters – Retail Fuel Cost Recovery” of Alabama Power in Item 7 and Note 3 to the financial statements of Alabama Power under “Retail Regulatory Matters – Fuel Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and other 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 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.

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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 remained stable at March 31, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $175.7 million for the first quarter of 2007, compared to $164.4 million for the first quarter of 2006. The $11.3 million increase in cash provided from operating activities in the first quarter 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. Property additions to utility plant were $263.7 million in the first three months of 2007 and are included in Alabama Power’s Condensed Balance Sheets herein. 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.
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-term debt, as well as the related interest, preferred and preference stock dividends, lease obligations, purchase commitments, and trust funding requirements. Approximately $669 million will be required through March 31, 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 March 31, 2007 approximately $16 million of cash and cash equivalents, unused committed lines of credit of approximately $965 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, $365 million will expire at various times in 2007 (of which $198 million allow for one-year term loans). The remaining $600 million of credit facilities expire in 2011. 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

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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 March 31, 2007, Alabama Power had $75 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 derivative 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 March 31, 2007, Alabama Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was not material.
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.
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 March 31, 2007 was as follows:
         
    First Quarter
    2007
    Changes
    Fair Value
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ (32,628 )
Contracts realized or settled
    12,826  
New contracts at inception
     
Changes in valuation techniques
     
Current period changes (a)
    19,441  
   
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ (361 )
   
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of March 31, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in thousands)
Actively quoted
  $ (281 )   $ (3,829 )   $ 3,548  
External sources
    (80 )     (80 )      
Models and other methods
                 
       
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ (361 )   $ (3,909 )   $ 3,548  
       

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 March 31, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
    (in thousands)
Regulatory assets, net
  $ (307 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (57 )
Net income
    3  
 
Total fair value
  $ (361 )
   
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 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
In February 2007, Alabama Power issued $200 million of Series 2007A 5.55% Senior Notes due February 1, 2017. 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.
In March 2007, Alabama Power issued 1,750,000 shares of common stock to Southern Company at $40.00 a share ($70 million aggregate purchase price). On May 1, 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 both sales were used by Alabama Power for general corporate purposes.
Subsequent to March 31, 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 subsequent to March 31, 2007, $169 million in aggregate principal amount of Series W Floating Rate Extendible Senior Notes matured.
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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GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
               
Retail revenues
  $ 1,412,329     $ 1,358,523  
Wholesale revenues —
               
Non-affiliates
    143,767       134,658  
Affiliates
    41,788       37,203  
Other revenues
    59,286       53,637  
 
           
Total operating revenues
    1,657,170       1,584,021  
 
           
Operating Expenses:
               
Fuel
    593,894       460,724  
Purchased power —
               
Non-affiliates
    46,093       58,798  
Affiliates
    184,542       217,876  
Other operations
    230,748       235,184  
Maintenance
    124,442       128,551  
Depreciation and amortization
    126,149       123,825  
Taxes other than income taxes
    72,341       71,257  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    1,378,209       1,296,215  
 
           
Operating Income
    278,961       287,806  
Other Income and (Expense):
               
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    13,179       5,981  
Interest income
    475       325  
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (70,587 )     (64,377 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (14,878 )     (14,878 )
Other income (expense), net
    (4,216 )     (1,332 )
 
           
Total other income and (expense)
    (76,027 )     (74,281 )
 
           
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    202,934       213,525  
Income taxes
    70,980       79,900  
 
           
Net Income
    131,954       133,625  
Dividends on Preferred Stock
    689       1,685  
 
           
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred Stock
  $ 131,265     $ 131,940  
 
           
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred Stock
  $ 131,265     $ 131,940  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Change in fair value of marketable securities, net of tax of $42 and $(97), respectively
    65       (155 )
Changes in fair value of qualifying hedges, net of tax of $(1,082) and $5,596, respectively
    (1,714 )     8,866  
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $(29) and $113, respectively
    (46 )     179  
 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 129,570     $ 140,830  
 
           
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 Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 131,954     $ 133,625  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    149,339       145,167  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
    12,709       1,924  
Deferred expenses — affiliates
    21,524       19,937  
Allowance for equity funds used during construction
    (13,179 )     (5,981 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    5,289       846  
Stock option expense
    3,911       3,997  
Tax benefit of stock options
    794       202  
Other, net
    (12,848 )     1,153  
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    81,442       125,870  
Fossil fuel stock
    (14,009 )     (50,694 )
Materials and supplies
    (2,412 )     (18,240 )
Prepaid income taxes
    19,084       61,863  
Other current assets
    (5,635 )     (20,602 )
Accounts payable
    (86,459 )     (229,697 )
Accrued taxes
    (124,431 )     (77,501 )
Accrued compensation
    (111,026 )     (111,434 )
Other current liabilities
    35,473       5,021  
 
           
Net cash provided from (used for) operating activities
    91,520       (14,544 )
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (352,475 )     (215,969 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund purchases
    (94,131 )     (100,167 )
Nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales
    87,251       93,287  
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (8,937 )     (6,034 )
Change in construction payables, net of joint owner portion
    379       (24,192 )
Other
    (11,714 )     444  
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (379,627 )     (252,631 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase (decrease) in notes payable, net
    (58,951 )     333,852  
Proceeds —
               
Senior notes
    250,000        
Capital contributions from parent company
    269,949       261,000  
Gross excess tax benefit of stock options
    2,208       465  
Redemptions —
               
Senior notes
          (150,000 )
Capital leases
    (1,841 )      
Preferred stock
          (14,569 )
Payment of preferred stock dividends
    (832 )     (1,362 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (172,475 )     (157,500 )
Other
    (3,768 )     151  
 
           
Net cash provided from financing activities
    284,290       272,037  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (3,817 )     4,862  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    16,850       11,138  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 13,033     $ 16,000  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $5,251 and $2,512 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 64,595     $ 81,610  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 6,585     $ (25,786 )
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 BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At March 31,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 13,033     $ 16,850  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    438,277       474,046  
Unbilled revenues
    117,771       130,585  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    391,923       353,976  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    89,285       93,656  
Affiliated companies
    15,677       21,941  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (8,929 )     (10,030 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    406,019       392,011  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    306,101       304,514  
Vacation pay
    61,835       61,907  
Prepaid expenses
    65,514       74,788  
Other
    32,590       72,041  
 
           
Total current assets
    1,929,096       1,986,285  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    21,375,467       21,279,792  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    8,431,908       8,343,309  
 
           
 
    12,943,559       12,936,483  
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost
    184,526       180,129  
Construction work in progress
    1,141,872       923,948  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    14,269,957       14,040,560  
 
           
Other Property and Investments:
               
Equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries
    73,632       70,879  
Nuclear decommissioning trusts, at fair value
    561,132       544,013  
Other
    58,251       58,848  
 
           
Total other property and investments
    693,015       673,740  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    513,238       510,531  
Prepaid pension costs
    695,535       688,671  
Deferred under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    485,465       544,152  
Other regulatory assets
    630,741       629,003  
Other
    224,660       235,788  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    2,549,639       2,608,145  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 19,441,707     $ 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
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At March 31,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 756,605     $ 303,906  
Notes payable
    674,330       733,281  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    164,839       238,093  
Other
    394,121       402,222  
Customer deposits
    162,308       155,763  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    174,402       217,603  
Other
    121,055       275,098  
Dividends payable to parent
    172,475        
Accrued interest
    87,768       74,643  
Accrued vacation pay
    49,485       49,704  
Accrued compensation
    31,997       141,356  
Other
    102,263       125,494  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    2,891,648       2,717,163  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    4,489,726       4,242,839  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
    515,465       969,073  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    2,842,780       2,815,724  
Deferred credits related to income taxes
    154,775       157,297  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    278,833       282,070  
Employee benefit obligations
    708,154       698,274  
Asset retirement obligations
    635,857       626,681  
Other cost of removal obligations
    434,367       436,137  
Other regulatory liabilities
    281,244       281,391  
Other
    146,133       80,839  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    5,482,143       5,378,413  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    13,378,982       13,307,488  
 
           
Preferred Stock
    45,000       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
    3,316,707       3,039,845  
Retained earnings
    2,316,133       2,529,826  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (13,588 )     (11,893 )
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    6,017,725       5,956,251  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 19,441,707     $ 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
FIRST QUARTER 2007 vs. FIRST QUARTER 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 required to be filed by July 1, 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 a Georgia PSC order to increase its fuel recovery rate effective 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(0.7)   (0.5)
   
Georgia Power’s net income after dividends on preferred stock for the first quarter 2007 was $131.3 million compared to $131.9 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The decrease was primarily attributed to lower base retail revenues and increased interest expense due to additional long-term debt and generally higher short-term interest rates. These factors were partially offset by higher wholesale non-fuel revenues, lower non-fuel operations and maintenance expenses, and a slightly lower effective income tax rate.
Retail Revenues
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$53.8   4.0
   
In the first quarter 2007, retail revenues were $1.41 billion compared to $1.36 billion in the corresponding period in the prior year.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Details of retail revenues are as follows:
                 
    First Quarter 2007
    (in millions)   % change
Retail – prior year
  $ 1,358.5          
Change in —
               
Rates and pricing
    (27.9 )     (2.1 )
Sales growth
    12.1       0.9  
Weather
    (0.3 )      
Fuel cost recovery
    69.9       5.2  
     
Retail – current year
  $ 1,412.3       4.0  
     
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing decreased in the first quarter 2007 when compared to the corresponding period in 2006 due to lower market-driven rates for sales to large commercial and industrial customers.
Revenues attributable to sales growth increased in the first quarter 2007 when compared to the corresponding period for 2006. This increase was primarily due to a 3.0% increase in total retail KWH energy sales. The KWH increase was due to a 5.5% increase in sales to residential customers resulting from a 3.6% increase in residential customer usage and a 1.8% increase in residential customers.
Revenues attributable to changes in weather decreased slightly in the first quarter 2007 when compared to the corresponding period for 2006.
Fuel cost recovery revenues increased by $69.9 million in the first quarter 2007 when compared to the corresponding period for 2006. Georgia Power 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$9.1
  6.8
   
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. In the first quarter 2007, revenue from wholesale – non-affiliates was $143.8 million compared to $134.7 million in the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was a result of a 21.8% increase in KWH sales volume primarily due to a new long-term contract with an electrical membership corporation that went into effect in April 2006.
Wholesale Revenues– Affiliates
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$4.6   12.3
   

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 first quarter 2007, revenues from wholesale – affiliates were $41.8 million compared to $37.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was a result of a 25% increase in KWH for short-term affiliate sales through the Power Pool due to the comparatively lower incremental cost of Georgia Power-owned generation. Also contributing to the wholesale – affiliate revenue increase was higher wholesale fuel revenues due to the higher cost of fuel.
Other Revenues
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$5.7   10.5
   
In the first quarter 2007, other revenues were $59.3 million compared to $53.6 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to increased transmission and outdoor lighting revenues. Transmission revenues increased $4.3 million compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to a $3.9 million increase in tariff related revenues for transmission service. Outdoor lighting revenues also increased by $1.5 million primarily due to a 6.0% increase in customers.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                 
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
    (change in millions)   % change
Fuel
  $ 133.2       28.9  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (12.7 )     (21.6 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    (33.4 )     (15.3 )
           
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 87.1          
           
In the first quarter 2007, total fuel and purchase power expenses were $824.5 million compared to $737.4 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase in fuel and purchase power expenses was due to a $63.6 million increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power as well as a $23.5 million increase due to the KWH volume generated or purchased.
Details of Georgia Power’s cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
                         
    First Quarter   First Quarter    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change
    (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    2.64       2.33       13.3  
Purchased Power
    5.95       5.95        
       
In the first quarter 2007, fuel expense was $593.9 million compared to $460.7 for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was the result of a 13.3% increase in the average cost of fuel per net KWH generated primarily due to higher coal 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.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In the first quarter 2007, purchased power expense — non-affiliates was $46.1 million compared to $58.8 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to a 21.2% decrease in KWH volume purchased compared to the same period in 2006 due to a 4.9% increase in Georgia Power’s self-owned generation. Also contributing to the decrease was a slight decrease of 0.4% in the average cost of purchased power per net KWH compared to the corresponding period in 2006.
In the first quarter 2007, purchased power from affiliates was $184.5 million compared with $217.9 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The decrease was primarily the result of a 1.4% decrease in the average cost of purchased power per net KWH. This was offset by a 6.3% increase in KWH volume purchased compared to the same period in 2006.
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.
These expenses do not have a significant impact on earnings since energy expenses are generally offset by energy revenues through Georgia Power’s fuel cost recovery clause.
Other Operations Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(4.5)
  (1.9)
   
In the first quarter 2007, other operations expense was $230.7 million compared with $235.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The decrease was primarily related to a $3.6 million decrease in employee benefits and a $0.7 million decrease in uncollectible account expense.
Maintenance Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(4.2)   (3.2)
   
In the first quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $124.4 million compared with $128.6 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The timing of maintenance outages at Georgia Power’s larger steam units resulted in $3.5 million of the decrease and $0.9 million resulted from the timing of transmission maintenance activities. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.7 million increase in distribution expense related to overhead line maintenance.
Allowance for Equity Funds Used During Construction
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$7.2   120.3
   

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In the first quarter 2007, the allowance for equity funds used during construction was $13.2 million compared with $6.0 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily related to increases in expenditures related to new and ongoing construction activities.
Interest Expense, Net of Amounts Capitalized
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$6.2   9.6
   
In the first quarter 2007, interest expense, net of amounts capitalized was $70.6 million compared with $64.4 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily the result of generally higher interest rates on variable rate debt and commercial paper and the issuance of additional long-term debt.
Income Taxes
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(8.9)   (11.2)
   
In the first quarter 2007, income taxes were $71.0 million compared with $79.9 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This was primarily the result of lower pre-tax net income, as well as a $3.5 million increase in state income tax credits. 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.

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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 cannot be determined at this time.
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 March 30, 2007, the parties filed a joint motion seeking entry of a proposed consent decree resolving all remaining issues in the case. If the consent decree is approved as proposed, the resolution of this case will not have a material impact on Georgia Power’s financial statements.
FERC and Georgia PSC Matters
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 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. The implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Georgia Power’s financial statements. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
Retail Fuel Cost Recovery
As of March 31, 2007, Georgia Power had an under recovered fuel balance of approximately $877.4 million. 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

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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 General Rate Recovery
As of March 31, 2007, work is continuing on the preparation of a rate case to be filed on or before July 1, 2007. The rate case will determine whether the existing 2004 Retail Rate Plan should be continued, modified, or discontinued.
Other Matters
See Note 3 to the financial statements of Georgia Power under “Property Tax Dispute” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for information on the property tax dispute with Monroe County, Georgia (Monroe County). 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 April 16, 2007, the Monroe Board filed an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court. Georgia Power intends to oppose that action. The suit could impact all co-owners. If Georgia Power is successful, the litigation will be concluded. Otherwise, Georgia Power could be subject to total taxes through March 31, 2007 of up to $20 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, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and other 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

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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.
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 remained stable at March 31, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities increased $106.1 million for the first quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. The increase in 2007 is primarily the result of $53.8 million of higher retail revenues and $52.5 million less cash used for fuel and materials. In first quarter 2007, gross property additions were $372.3 million. These additions were primarily related to the construction of transmission and distribution facilities, purchases of nuclear fuel, and purchases of equipment to comply with environmental standards. The majority of funds for these additions and other capital requirements were derived primarily from operating activities and capital contributions from Southern Company. See Georgia Power’s Condensed Statements of Cash Flows herein for further details.
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

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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 $756.6 million will be required through March 31, 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 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 March 31, 2007 approximately $13.0 million of cash and cash equivalents and $902 million of unused credit arrangements with banks. Of the unused credit arrangements, $40 million expire in 2007 and $862 million expire in 2011.
Of the facilities that expire in 2007, 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 March 31, 2007, Georgia Power had approximately $499 million of commercial paper, $25 million of extendible commercial notes, and $150 million of bank loans 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
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 March 31, 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 $251 million. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, Georgia Power entered into certain contracts for the purchase of electric capacity and energy. These contracts also contain provisions that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a change in credit rating. Under these contracts, the maximum potential collateral requirement at a rating of BBB- was not material. The maximum potential collateral requirement at rating below BBB- was $137 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 derivative 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

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Alabama Power. These agreements are primarily for natural gas and power price risk management activities. At March 31, 2007, Georgia Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was not material.
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.
The fair value of derivative energy contracts at March 31, 2007 was as follows:
         
    First Quarter 2007
    Changes
    Fair Value
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ (38,003 )
Contracts realized or settled
    12,498  
New contracts at inception
     
Changes in valuation techniques
     
Current period changes (a)
    29,276  
   
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ 3,771  
   
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of March 31, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in thousands)
Actively quoted
  $ 3,876     $ (1,332 )   $ 5,208  
External sources
    (105 )     (105 )      
Models and other methods
                 
       
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ 3,771     $ (1,437 )   $ 5,208  
       
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 March 31, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of all derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
    (in thousands)
Regulatory liabilities, net
  $ 3,767  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
     
Net income
    4  
 
Total fair value
  $ 3,771  
   

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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.
Financing Activities
In the first quarter of 2007, Georgia Power issued $250 million of Series 2007A 5.65% Senior Notes due March 1, 2037. The proceeds were used to repay a portion of Georgia Power’s outstanding short-term indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes, including Georgia Power’s continuing construction activities. At the same time, Georgia Power terminated derivative transactions related to the note issuance at a cost of $3.9 million. The loss will be amortized over a 10-year period. Also, in the first three months of 2007, Georgia Power entered into derivative transactions designed to mitigate interest rate risk related to planned future debt issuances. The total notional amount of these derivatives was $575 million. See Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements for further details. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, Georgia Power announced the planned redemption on June 21, 2007 of all $454 million of notes payable related to Georgia Power Capital Trust V 7-1/8% Trust Preferred Securities. Also, subsequent to March 31, 2007, Georgia Power entered into further derivative transactions designed to mitigate interest rate risk related to planned future debt issuances. The total notional amount of these derivatives was $300 million.
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  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
               
Retail revenues
  $ 219,584     $ 179,317  
Wholesale revenues —
               
Non-affiliates
    23,400       20,838  
Affiliates
    40,080       52,608  
Other revenues
    13,169       10,279  
 
           
Total operating revenues
    296,233       263,042  
 
           
Operating Expenses:
               
Fuel
    146,474       121,241  
Purchased power —
               
Non-affiliates
    1,388       4,796  
Affiliates
    7,041       6,990  
Other operations
    46,050       43,490  
Maintenance
    13,202       14,572  
Depreciation and amortization
    21,097       21,985  
Taxes other than income taxes
    20,206       18,889  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    255,458       231,963  
 
           
Operating Income
    40,775       31,079  
Other Income and (Expense):
               
Interest income
    1,608       781  
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (10,576 )     (9,272 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (577 )     (1,148 )
Other income (expense), net
    (171 )     (550 )
 
           
Total other income and (expense)
    (9,716 )     (10,189 )
 
           
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    31,059       20,890  
Income taxes
    11,371       7,663  
 
           
Net Income
    19,688       13,227  
Dividends on Preference Stock
    825       825  
 
           
Net Income After Dividends on Preference Stock
  $ 18,863     $ 12,402  
 
           
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Net Income After Dividends on Preference Stock
  $ 18,863     $ 12,402  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Changes in fair value of qualifying hedges, net of tax of $559 and $-, respectively
    890        
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $84 and $31, respectively
    133       50  
 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 19,886     $ 12,452  
 
           
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 19,688     $ 13,227  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    22,384       23,488  
Deferred income taxes
    (3,997 )     (6,462 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    388       1,358  
Stock option expense
    721       599  
Tax benefit of stock options
    105       48  
Other, net
    (1,159 )     3,222  
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    1,208       26,332  
Fossil fuel stock
    (17,154 )     (7,852 )
Materials and supplies
    (105 )     (153 )
Prepaid income taxes
    7,306       295  
Property damage cost recovery
    5,325       5,116  
Other current assets
    945       556  
Accounts payable
    2,078       (3,142 )
Accrued taxes
    6,885       10,280  
Accrued compensation
    (12,345 )     (15,594 )
Other current liabilities
    1,089       5,889  
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    33,362       57,207  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (43,526 )     (38,277 )
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (2,755 )     (945 )
Construction payables
    (7,287 )     (3,747 )
Other
    (80 )     (19 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (53,648 )     (42,988 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Decrease in notes payable, net
    (42,232 )     (8,184 )
Proceeds —
               
Common stock issued to parent
    80,000        
Capital contributions from parent company
          21,000  
Gross excess tax benefit of stock options
    218       125  
Payment of preference stock dividends
    (825 )     (825 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (18,525 )     (17,575 )
Other
    (122 )     (602 )
 
           
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities
    18,514       (6,061 )
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (1,772 )     8,158  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    7,526       3,847  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 5,754     $ 12,005  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $167 and $7 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 8,826     $ 9,261  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 264     $ 2,935  
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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At March 31,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,754     $ 7,526  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    57,995       56,489  
Unbilled revenues
    35,479       38,287  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    77,217       79,235  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    8,998       9,015  
Affiliated companies
    17,264       15,302  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (973 )     (1,279 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    93,190       76,036  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    35,411       35,306  
Property damage cost recovery
    29,048       28,771  
Other regulatory assets
    10,778       15,977  
Other
    8,388       14,259  
 
           
Total current assets
    378,549       374,924  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    2,581,545       2,574,517  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    913,540       901,564  
 
           
 
    1,668,005       1,672,953  
Construction work in progress
    91,406       62,815  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    1,759,411       1,735,768  
 
           
Other Property and Investments
    16,558       14,846  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    17,169       17,148  
Prepaid pension costs
    70,278       69,895  
Other regulatory assets
    102,197       110,077  
Other
    21,033       17,831  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    210,677       214,951  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 2,365,195     $ 2,340,489  
 
           
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CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                 
    At March 31,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Notes payable
  $ 78,214     $ 120,446  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    50,813       44,375  
Other
    36,971       49,979  
Customer deposits
    23,640       21,363  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    35,602       29,771  
Other
    14,362       15,033  
Accrued interest
    8,946       7,645  
Accrued compensation
    4,587       16,932  
Other regulatory liabilities
    12,235       9,029  
Other
    21,716       30,975  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    287,086       345,548  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    654,956       654,860  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
    41,238       41,238  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    236,677       237,862  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    14,259       14,721  
Employee benefit obligations
    74,518       73,922  
Other cost of removal obligations
    167,077       165,410  
Other regulatory liabilities
    48,443       46,485  
Other
    70,647       72,533  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    611,621       610,933  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    1,594,901       1,652,579  
 
           
Preference Stock
    53,887       53,887  
 
           
Common Stockholder’s Equity:
               
Common stock, without par value—
               
Authorized — 20,000,000 shares
               
Outstanding — March 31, 2007: 1,792,717 shares
               
— December 31, 2006: 992,717 shares
    118,060       38,060  
Paid-in capital
    429,615       428,592  
Retained earnings
    172,306       171,968  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (3,574 )     (4,597 )
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    716,407       634,023  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 2,365,195     $ 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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FIRST QUARTER 2007 vs. FIRST QUARTER 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$6.5   52.1
 
Gulf Power’s net income after dividends on preference stock for the first quarter 2007 was $18.9 million compared to $12.4 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase in the first quarter 2007 over the corresponding period in 2006 was primarily due to more favorable weather and increased customer growth.
Retail Revenues
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$40.3   22.5
 
In the first quarter 2007, retail revenues were $219.6 million compared to $179.3 million in the corresponding period in 2006. Details of retail revenues are as follows:
                 
    First Quarter
    2007
    (in millions)   % change
Retail – prior year
  $ 179.3          
Change in —
               
Rates and pricing
    2.7       1.5  
Sales growth
    4.3       2.4  
Weather
    3.2       1.8  
Fuel cost recovery
    30.1       16.8  
 
Retail – current year
  $ 219.6       22.5  
 

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Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the first quarter 2007 when compared to the same period of 2006 primarily due to cost recovery provisions. These cost recovery provisions include energy conservation costs, purchased power capacity costs, and environmental compliance costs. Annually, Gulf Power petitions 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 Note 1 to the financial statements of Gulf Power under “Revenues,” “Property Damage Reserve,” and “Environmental Remediation Cost Recovery” and Note 3 to the financial statements under “Retail Regulatory Matters – Environmental Cost Recovery” and “Storm Damage Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for additional information.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased in the first quarter 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 due to a 10.2% increase, 7.4% increase, and 4.7% decrease in retail energy sales to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, respectively. Increased energy sales to residential and commercial customers were primarily due to increases in usage and customer additions. Decreased energy sales to industrial customers were primarily due to increased customer cogeneration due to lower cost of natural gas.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather improved because of cooler temperatures in the first quarter of 2007 compared to mild weather in the first quarter of 2006.
The increase in fuel cost recovery is primarily due to recovery provisions for fuel expenses and the energy component of purchased power costs. Annually, Gulf Power petitions for recovery of projected costs including any true-up amount from prior periods, and approved rates are implemented each January. 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 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.
Wholesale Revenues – Affiliates
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
($12.5)
  (23.8)
 
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 first quarter 2007, wholesale revenues from affiliates were $40.1 million compared to $52.6 million in the corresponding period in 2006. The decrease was primarily a result of increased availability of lower cost affiliate generating units.

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Other Revenues
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$2.9   28.1
 
In the first quarter 2007, other revenues were $13.2 million compared to $10.3 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was 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
                 
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006  
    (change in millions)     % change  
Fuel
  $ 25.2       20.8  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (3.4 )     (71.1 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    0.1       0.7  
         
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 21.9          
         
In the first quarter 2007, fuel expense was $146.4 million compared to $121.2 million in the same period in 2006. This increase was due to a $20.6 million increase in the average cost of fuel as well as a $4.6 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 first quarter 2007, purchased power from non-affiliates was $1.4 million compared to $4.8 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was due to a $0.1 million decrease in KWH purchases and a $3.3 million decrease resulting from lower average cost per net KWH. The quarterly change in purchased power affiliates is not material.
                         
    First Quarter   First Quarter    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change
    (cents per net KWH)        
 
Fuel
    3.48       2.99       16.4  
Purchased power
    4.41       6.75       (34.7 )
 
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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$2.6
  5.9
 
In the first quarter 2007, other operations expense was $46.1 million compared to $43.5 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to other energy services and increased environmental compliance costs. The increased expenses from other energy services did not have a material impact on earnings since they were offset by associated revenues. These environmental costs are generally recovered as expended, so there is no significant impact on net income. See Note 3 to the financial statements of Gulf Power

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under “Retail Regulatory Matters – Environmental Cost Recovery” in Item 8 of the Form 10-K and FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL – “Environmental Matters” herein for additional information.
Maintenance Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
($1.4)   (9.4)
 
For the first quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $13.2 million compared to $14.6 million in the same period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to a delay in scheduled maintenance.
Income Taxes
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$3.7   48.4
 
In the first quarter 2007, income tax expense was $11.4 million compared to $7.7 million when compared to the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily as 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 environmental and fuel 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.
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.
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

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submittal of state plans for addressing the nonattainment designations by April 2008. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.
FERC and Florida PSC Matters
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. The implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Gulf Power’s financial statements. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
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. Under recovered fuel costs at March 31, 2007 totaled $75.6 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 change in the billing factor would have no significant effect on Gulf Power’s revenues or net income, but would 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 (Monroe County). 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 April 16, 2007, the Monroe Board filed an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court. Gulf Power and Georgia Power intend to oppose that action. The suit could impact all

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co-owners. If Gulf Power and Georgia Power are successful, the litigation will be concluded. Otherwise, Gulf Power could be subject to total taxes through March 31, 2007 of up to $4.4 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, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and other 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.
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.

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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 Power’s financial condition remained stable at March 31, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $33.4 million for the first three months of 2007, compared to $57.2 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The $23.8 million decrease in 2007 resulted primarily from a decrease in cash flows from affiliated company and customer account receivables. Gross property additions to utility plant were $41.9 million in the first three months of 2007. Funds for Gulf Power’s property additions were provided by operating activities and other financing activities. See Gulf Power’s Condensed Statements of Cash Flows herein for further details.
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 March 31, 2008.
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 March 31, 2007 approximately $5.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and $120 million of unused committed lines of credit with banks. All credit agreements expire in 2007 and $100 million contain provisions allowing one-year term loans executable at expiration. 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 March 31, 2007, Gulf Power had outstanding

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$78.2 million in commercial paper. 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 primarily for physical electricity purchases and sales. At March 31, 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 derivative 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 March 31, 2007, Gulf Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was not material.
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 March 31, 2007 was as follows:
         
    First Quarter
    2007
    Changes
    Fair Value
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ (7,186 )
Contracts realized or settled
    3,089  
New contracts at inception
     
Changes in valuation techniques
     
Current period changes (a)
    4,998  
 
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ 901  
 
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.

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    Source of March 31, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
            (in thousands)        
 
Actively quoted
  $ 917     $ (56 )   $ 973  
External sources
    (16 )     (16 )      
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ 901     $ (72 )   $ 973  
 
Unrealized gains and losses from mark-to-market adjustments on derivative contracts related to Gulf 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 Gulf Power’s fuel cost recovery clause. Gains and losses on derivative energy contracts that are not designated as hedges are recognized in the statements of income as incurred. At March 31, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
    (in thousands)
Regulatory liabilities, net
  $ 900  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
     
Net income
    1  
 
Total fair value
  $ 901  
 
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
Gulf Power did not issue or redeem any long-term debt securities in the first three months of 2007. 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 the first three months of 2007, Gulf Power entered into derivative transactions designed to mitigate interest rate risk related to future planned debt issuances. The total notional amount of these derivatives was $165 million. See Note (F) to the Condensed Financial Statements 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  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
               
Retail revenues
  $ 156,124     $ 131,364  
Wholesale revenues —
               
Non-affiliates
    77,294       61,322  
Affiliates
    18,915       11,772  
Other revenues
    4,493       4,483  
 
           
Total operating revenues
    256,826       208,941  
 
           
Operating Expenses:
               
Fuel
    121,759       78,263  
Purchased power —
               
Non-affiliates
    954       4,702  
Affiliates
    12,424       19,036  
Other operations
    43,847       37,277  
Maintenance
    13,947       14,415  
Depreciation and amortization
    14,228       12,320  
Taxes other than income taxes
    12,843       14,200  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    220,002       180,213  
 
           
Operating Income
    36,824       28,728  
Other Income and (Expense):
               
Interest income
    575       49  
Interest expense
    (4,423 )     (4,291 )
Interest expense to affiliate trusts
    (649 )     (649 )
Other income (expense), net
    (128 )     943  
 
           
Total other income and (expense)
    (4,625 )     (3,948 )
 
           
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    32,199       24,780  
Income taxes
    12,130       9,065  
 
           
Net Income
    20,069       15,715  
Dividends on Preferred Stock
    433       433  
 
           
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred Stock
  $ 19,636     $ 15,282  
 
           
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Net Income After Dividends on Preferred Stock
  $ 19,636     $ 15,282  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Changes in fair value of qualifying hedges, net of tax of $(362) and $140, respectively
    (584 )     225  
 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 19,052     $ 15,507  
 
           
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 Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 20,069     $ 15,715  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    16,949       16,680  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, net
    9,224       10,943  
Plant Daniel capacity
    (1,415 )     (3,252 )
Pension, postretirement, and other employee benefits
    2,680       1,506  
Stock option expense
    711       743  
Tax benefit of stock options
    71       25  
Other, net
    (4,151 )     (8,790 )
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    11,469       54,402  
Fossil fuel stock
    (10,693 )     12,561  
Materials and supplies
    (532 )     460  
Prepaid income taxes
    18,301       (7,904 )
Other current assets
    803       4,140  
Hurricane Katrina accounts payable
    (1,588 )     (36,088 )
Other accounts payable
    (9,578 )     (51,267 )
Accrued taxes
    (28,308 )     (31,003 )
Accrued compensation
    (17,828 )     (18,661 )
Over recovered regulatory clause revenues
          (10,797 )
Other current liabilities
    459       (6,681 )
 
           
Net cash provided from (used for) operating activities
    6,643       (57,268 )
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (23,545 )     (52,798 )
Cost of removal, net of salvage
    (420 )     (12,229 )
Construction payables
    (2,926 )     (10,112 )
Other
    (50 )     (37 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (26,941 )     (75,176 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase in notes payable, net
    35,354       140,974  
Proceeds —
               
Gross excess tax benefit of stock options
    178       9  
Capital contributions from parent company
    (3 )      
Payment of preferred stock dividends
    (433 )     (433 )
Payment of common stock dividends
    (16,825 )     (16,300 )
 
           
Net cash provided from financing activities
    18,271       124,250  
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (2,027 )     (8,194 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    4,214       14,301  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 2,187     $ 6,107  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest
  $ 5,183     $ 7,073  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ (21,559 )   $ 5,824  
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 March 31,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,187     $ 4,214  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    36,215       42,099  
Unbilled revenues
    22,243       23,807  
Under recovered regulatory clause revenues
    40,483       50,778  
Other accounts and notes receivable
    4,381       5,870  
Insurance receivable
    20,975       20,551  
Affiliated companies
    31,394       23,696  
Accumulated provision for uncollectible accounts
    (621 )     (855 )
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    53,372       42,679  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    28,459       27,927  
Prepaid income taxes
    3,730       22,031  
Other regulatory assets
    39,980       42,391  
Other
    11,765       15,091  
 
           
Total current assets
    294,563       320,279  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    2,074,011       2,054,151  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    848,063       836,922  
 
           
 
    1,225,948       1,217,229  
Construction work in progress
    45,678       40,608  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    1,271,626       1,257,837  
 
           
Other Property and Investments
    4,685       4,636  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Deferred charges related to income taxes
    9,161       9,280  
Prepaid pension costs
    36,144       36,424  
Other regulatory assets
    58,593       61,086  
Other
    22,240       18,834  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    126,138       125,624  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 1,697,012     $ 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 March 31,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 36,082     $  
Notes payable
    86,731       51,377  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    26,915       24,615  
Other
    57,454       73,236  
Customer deposits
    8,927       8,676  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
    5,911       4,171  
Other
    16,201       50,346  
Accrued interest
    1,964       2,332  
Accrued compensation
    6,130       23,958  
Plant Daniel capacity
    4,244       5,659  
Other regulatory liabilities
    14,619       11,386  
Other
    27,193       28,880  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    292,371       284,636  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    242,553       242,553  
 
           
Long-term Debt Payable to Affiliated Trusts
          36,082  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    248,878       236,202  
Deferred credits related to income taxes
    15,912       16,218  
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits
    16,136       16,402  
Employee benefit obligations
    93,854       92,403  
Other cost of removal obligations
    84,807       82,397  
Other regulatory liabilities
    24,421       22,559  
Other
    52,296       56,324  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    536,304       522,505  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    1,071,228       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
    307,975       307,019  
Retained earnings
    247,323       244,511  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    15       599  
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    593,004       589,820  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 1,697,012     $ 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
FIRST QUARTER 2007 vs. FIRST QUARTER 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$4.3   28.5
 
Mississippi Power’s net income after dividends on preferred stock for the first quarter 2007 was $19.6 million compared to $15.3 million for the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was primarily a result of a $14.7 million increase in base revenues from customers within Mississippi Power’s service territory, of which $5.2 million is due to a retail base rate increase effective April 1, 2006 and $9.5 million is from sales growth and higher demand compared to the same period in 2006. The increases were partially offset by a $6.6 million increase in other operations expenses and a $1.9 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense due to the amortization of a regulatory liability related to Plant Daniel capacity.
Retail Revenues
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$24.7   18.8
 
In the first quarter 2007, retail revenues were $156.1 million compared to $131.4 million in the same period in 2006. Details of the change to retail revenues are as follows:

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                 
    First Quarter
    2007
    (in millions)   % change
Retail – prior year
  $ 131.4          
Change in —
               
Rates and pricing
    3.8       2.9  
Sales growth
    2.8       2.1  
Weather
    2.8       2.1  
Fuel cost recovery
    15.3       11.7  
 
Retail – current year
  $ 156.1       18.8 %
 
Revenues associated with changes in rates and pricing increased in the first quarter 2007 when compared to the same period of 2006 due to a base rate increase effective April 1, 2006 and continued recovery following Hurricane Katrina.
Revenues attributable to changes in sales growth increased in the first quarter 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006 due to a 13.2%, 14.6%, and 8.9% increase in KWH sales to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, respectively, primarily due to increase in usage and customer additions resulting from recovery after Hurricane Katrina.
Revenues resulting from changes in weather increased because of normal weather in the first quarter of 2007 compared to mild weather in the first quarter of 2006.
Fuel revenues increased in the first quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$16.0
  26.0
 
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 first quarter 2007, wholesale revenues to non-affiliates were $77.3 million compared to $61.3 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to increased fuel costs and higher demand by customers within Mississippi Power’s service territory of $11.4 million and increased sales to customers outside Mississippi Power’s service territory of $4.6 million.
Wholesale Revenues – Affiliates
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$7.1   60.7
 
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.

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These transactions do not have a significant impact on earnings since the energy is generally sold at marginal cost. In the first quarter 2007, wholesale revenues to affiliates were $18.9 million compared to $11.8 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $7.9 million increase in energy revenues, of which a $14.0 million increase was associated with increased sales and a $6.1 million decrease was associated with lower fuel prices. Capacity revenues decreased $0.7 million.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                 
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
    (change in millions)   % change
Fuel
  $ 43.5       55.6  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (3.8 )     (79.7 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    (6.6 )     (34.7 )
         
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 33.1          
         
In the first quarter 2007, total fuel and purchased power expenses was $135.1 million compared to $102.0 million in the same period in 2006. The increase in fuel and purchased power expenses was primarily due to a $10.3 million increase in the average cost of fuel and purchased power as well as a $22.8 million increase due to the KWH volume generated or purchased. Details of the individual components follow.
In the first quarter 2007, fuel expense was $121.8 million compared to $78.3 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to a $29.1 million increase in generation from Mississippi Power-owned facilities and a $14.4 million increase in the cost of fuel.
Details of Mississippi Power’s cost of generation and purchased power are as follows:
                         
    First Quarter   First Quarter    
Average Cost   2007   2006   % change
    (cents per net KWH)        
Fuel
    3.56       3.14       13.4  
Purchased power
    3.37       4.38       (23.1 )
 
In the first quarter 2007, purchased power expense – non-affiliates was $1.0 million compared to $4.7 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily as the result of a 50.6% decrease in KWH volume purchased due to more of Mississippi Power’s generation being available to meet customer demand and a 58.9% decrease in the average cost of purchased power per KWH.
In the first quarter 2007, purchased power from affiliates was $12.4 million compared to $19.0 million in the same period in 2006. The decrease was primarily due to a 25.0% decrease in the average cost of purchased power per KWH due to decreased fuel costs and a 13.0% 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.

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Other Operations Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$6.6
  17.6
 
In the first quarter 2007, other operations expense was $43.8 million compared to $37.3 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily the result of a $3 million insurance recovery for restoration expense recognized in 2006, a $2.4 million increase in employee benefit expenses which is primarily due to an increase in medical expense, and a $1.1 million increase in production operations expense.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$1.9   15.5
 
In the first quarter 2007, depreciation and amortization expense was $14.2 million compared to $12.3 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to 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.
Taxes Other Than Income Taxes
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(1.4)   (9.6)
 
In the first quarter 2007, taxes other than income taxes were $12.8 million compared to $14.2 million in the same period in 2006. The change was primarily due to a $1.4 million decrease in ad valorem taxes. 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)
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(0.7)   (17.1)
 
In the first quarter 2007, total other income and (expense) was $(4.6) million compared to $(3.9) million in the same period in 2006. The change was primarily the result of a $0.3 million decrease in interest income related to the recovery mechanism for fuel hedging and energy cost hedging and a $0.4 million decrease in income associated with customer projects.

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Income Taxes
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$3.1   33.8
 
In the first quarter 2007, income taxes were $12.1 million compared to $9.1 million in the same period in 2006. The increase was primarily due to the increase 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 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
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. The implementation of the plan is not expected to have a material impact on Mississippi Power’s financial statements. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 86 cent per 1,000 KWH increase for retail customers. 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 are 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 March 31, 2007, Mississippi Power had incurred and deferred approximately $2.1 million of such costs, which are included in Other Regulatory Assets on the Condensed Balance Sheets herein.
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 March 31, 2007, the under recovered balance of fuel recorded in Mississippi Power’s Condensed Balance Sheets herein was $40.5 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, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and other 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.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 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 remained stable at March 31, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities totaled $6.6 million for the first three months of 2007, compared to net cash flow used for operating activities of $57.3 million for the same period in 2006. The $63.9 million increase in the first three months of 2007 resulted primarily from fuel and base rate increases in effect in the first quarter of 2007 and cash outflows for restoration costs in the first quarter 2006 due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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.
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 March 31, 2007 approximately $2.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and $181 million of unused committed credit arrangements with banks. Of these unused facilities, $101 million expire in 2007 and $80 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. Subsequent to March 31, 2007, Mississippi Power increased an existing credit agreement by $25 million. 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 March 31, 2007, Mississippi Power had $86.7 million in 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 March 31, 2007, the maximum potential collateral requirements were $4.5 million. Further, Mississippi Power, along with all members of the Power Pool, is party to certain derivative agreements that could require collateral and/or accelerated payment in the

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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 March 31, 2007, Mississippi Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was not material.
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 March 31, 2007 was as follows:
         
    First Quarter
    2007
    Changes
    Fair Value
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ (6,360 )
Contracts realized or settled
    1,497  
New contracts at inception
     
Changes in valuation techniques
     
Current period changes (a)
    11,506  
 
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ 6,643  
 
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of March 31, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in thousands)
 
Actively quoted
  $ 6,616     $ 4,286     $ 2,330  
External sources
    27       27        
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ 6,643     $ 4,313     $ 2,330  
 
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

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amounts were not material in any period presented. At March 31, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was reflected in the financial statements as follows:
         
    Amounts
    (in thousands)
Regulatory liabilities, net
  $ 6,591  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    24  
Net income
    28  
 
Total fair value
  $ 6,643  
 
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
Mississippi Power did not issue or redeem any long-term securities in the first three months of 2007. Subsequent to March 31, 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  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Revenues:
               
Wholesale revenues —
               
Non-affiliates
  $ 81,117     $ 51,697  
Affiliates
    109,502       87,323  
Other revenues
    1,873       809  
 
           
Total operating revenues
    192,492       139,829  
 
           
Operating Expenses:
               
Fuel
    27,366       14,259  
Purchased power —
               
Non-affiliates
    11,030       13,971  
Affiliates
    31,287       19,407  
Other operations
    20,889       17,507  
Maintenance
    5,298       5,885  
Depreciation and amortization
    18,394       14,707  
Taxes other than income taxes
    3,711       3,661  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    117,975       89,397  
 
           
Operating Income
    74,517       50,432  
Other Income and (Expense):
               
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (20,894 )     (20,342 )
Other income (expense), net
    (82 )     2,403  
 
           
Total other income and (expense)
    (20,976 )     (17,939 )
 
           
Earnings Before Income Taxes
    53,541       32,493  
Income taxes
    21,505       12,593  
 
           
Net Income
  $ 32,036     $ 19,900  
 
           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                 
    For the Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Net Income
  $ 32,036     $ 19,900  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Changes in fair value of qualifying hedges, net of tax of $(580) and $(79), respectively
    (891 )     (122 )
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net income, net of tax of $1,156 and $1,112, respectively
    2,037       1,732  
 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 33,182     $ 21,510  
 
           
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 Three Months  
    Ended March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 32,036     $ 19,900  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    22,086       18,070  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, net
    20,953       17,251  
Deferred revenues
    (27,924 )     (26,672 )
Accumulated deferred billings on construction contract
    15,098       5,490  
Accumulated deferred costs on construction contract
    (4,408 )      
Other, net
    927       (2,010 )
Changes in certain current assets and liabilities —
               
Receivables
    5,399       38,672  
Fossil fuel stock
    149       (293 )
Materials and supplies
    (650 )     (356 )
Other current assets
    80       (8,517 )
Accounts payable
    (3,065 )     (46,701 )
Accrued taxes
    (2,961 )     2,899  
Accrued interest
    (12,067 )     (15,365 )
 
           
Net cash provided from operating activities
    45,653       2,368  
 
           
Investing Activities:
               
Property additions
    (45,852 )     (1,175 )
Change in construction payables, net
    5,104       2  
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (40,748 )     (1,173 )
 
           
Financing Activities:
               
Increase in notes payable, net
    21,380       231  
Payment of common stock dividends
    (22,450 )     (19,425 )
Other
    (26 )      
 
           
Net cash used for financing activities
    (1,096 )     (19,194 )
 
           
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    3,809       (17,999 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    29,929       27,631  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 33,738     $ 9,632  
 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid during the period for —
               
Interest (net of $3,409 and $0 capitalized for 2007 and 2006, respectively)
  $ 29,293     $ 32,260  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 6,948     $ 4,227  
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 March 31,     At December 31,  
Assets   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 33,738     $ 29,929  
Receivables —
               
Customer accounts receivable
    16,379       16,789  
Other accounts receivable
    1,182       125  
Affiliated companies
    21,034       26,215  
Fossil fuel stock, at average cost
    11,337       11,056  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    20,096       19,877  
Prepaid service agreements — current
    32,542       30,280  
Other prepaid expenses
    12,671       5,878  
Other
    512       2,006  
 
           
Total current assets
    149,491       142,155  
 
           
Property, Plant, and Equipment:
               
In service
    2,437,160       2,434,146  
Less accumulated provision for depreciation
    238,028       219,654  
 
           
 
    2,199,132       2,214,492  
Construction work in progress
    297,571       260,279  
 
           
Total property, plant, and equipment
    2,496,703       2,474,771  
 
           
Deferred Charges and Other Assets:
               
Prepaid long-term service agreements
    55,161       51,615  
Other—
               
Affiliated
    4,389       4,473  
Other
    16,461       17,929  
 
           
Total deferred charges and other assets
    76,011       74,017  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 2,722,205     $ 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 March 31,     At December 31,  
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity   2007     2006  
    (in thousands)  
Current Liabilities:
               
Securities due within one year
  $ 1,209     $ 1,209  
Notes payable
    145,132       123,752  
Accounts payable —
               
Affiliated
    28,936       33,205  
Other
    23,032       16,453  
Accrued taxes —
               
Income taxes
          393  
Other
    6,354       2,183  
Accrued interest
    17,781       29,849  
Other
    2,701       4,840  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    225,145       211,884  
 
           
Long-term Debt
    1,296,909       1,296,845  
 
           
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
               
Accumulated deferred income taxes
    128,005       106,016  
Deferred capacity revenues — Affiliated
    10,041       36,313  
Other—
               
Affiliated
    8,459       8,958  
Other
    17,413       5,423  
 
           
Total deferred credits and other liabilities
    163,918       156,710  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    1,685,972       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
    220,881       211,295  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (39,578 )     (40,724 )
 
           
Total common stockholder’s equity
    1,036,233       1,025,504  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity
  $ 2,722,205     $ 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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FIRST QUARTER 2007 vs. FIRST QUARTER 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$12.1   61.0
 
Southern Power’s net income for the first quarter 2007 was $32.0 million compared to $19.9 million for the corresponding period of 2006. This increase was primarily the result of increased energy sales from existing resources due to more favorable weather than the corresponding period 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
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$51.6   37.1
 
Wholesale revenues for the first quarter 2007 were $190.6 million compared to $139.0 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 in accordance with the IIC, as approved by the FERC. In the first quarter 2007, wholesale revenues to non-affiliates and affiliates increased when compared to the corresponding period in 2006. Wholesale revenues to non-affiliates increased $29.4 million during the period, primarily due to short-term market energy sales and sales from Plants DeSoto and Rowan. Wholesale revenues to affiliates increased $22.2 million during the

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period, primarily due to increased demand under existing PPAs with affiliates due to favorable weather within the Southern Company service territory. These increases were partially offset by lower energy revenues due to a decrease in natural gas prices.
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.
Fuel and Purchased Power Expenses
                 
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
    (change in millions)   % change
Fuel
  $ 13.1       91.9  
Purchased power-non-affiliates
    (2.9 )     (21.1 )
Purchased power-affiliates
    11.9       61.2  
         
Total fuel and purchased power expenses
  $ 22.1          
         
In the first quarter 2007, fuel and purchased power expenses were $69.7 million compared to $47.6 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to increased generation and purchases in order to meet the higher energy sales, partially offset by a decrease in the average cost of fuel and purchased power.
Other Operations Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$3.4
  19.3
 
In the first quarter 2007, other operations expense was $20.9 million compared to $17.5 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily due to approximately $1.1 million of additional administrative and general expense, $1.5 million of operations expense primarily related to the newly acquired Plants DeSoto and Rowan, and $0.8 million increase in transmission expenses related to a PPA which provides for recovery of substantially all direct transmission costs; therefore, these transmission expenses do not have a significant impact on net income.
Maintenance Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(0.6)   (10.0)
 
In the first quarter 2007, maintenance expense was $5.3 million compared to $5.9 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to the timing of plant maintenance activities.

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Depreciation and Amortization Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$3.7   25.1
 
In the first quarter 2007, depreciation and amortization expense was $18.4 million compared to $14.7 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was primarily a result of additional plant in service relating to Plants DeSoto and Rowan, acquired in June 2006 and September 2006, respectively. These new plants contributed $2.9 million to the first quarter increase. Higher depreciation rates also contributed approximately $0.8 million to the first quarter 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.
Other Income (Expense), Net
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$(2.5)   (103.4)
 
In the first quarter 2007, other income (expense), net was $(0.1) million compared to $2.4 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This decrease was primarily due to unrealized mark-to-market gains on derivative positions recognized in the first quarter of 2006.
Income Tax Expense
     
First Quarter 2007 vs. First Quarter 2006
(change in millions)   % change
$8.9   70.8
 
In the first quarter 2007, income tax expense was $21.5 million compared to $12.6 million for the corresponding period in 2006. This increase was 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.
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.

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FERC Matters
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.
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 be approximately $9 million pre-tax per year. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
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. This approval is contingent on the approval of a request for additional funding from the DOE of $58.75 million and OUC’s approval of amended agreements to share the remaining cost increases between Southern Power and OUC. 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. The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
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.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
On April 4, 2007, Southern Power entered into two purchased power agreements with Georgia Power. Under the first agreement, Southern Power will provide Georgia Power with a total of 561 megawatts of capacity annually from Plant Wansley Unit 6 for the period from June 2010 through May 2017. Under the second agreement, Southern Power will provide Georgia Power with a total of 292 megawatts of capacity annually from Plant Dahlberg Units 2, 6, 8, and 10 for the period June 2010 through May 2025. 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 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, and citizen enforcement of environmental requirements such as opacity and other 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 potential litigation against Southern Power and its subsidiaries cannot be predicted at this time; however, 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.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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.
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 remained stable at March 31, 2007. Net cash provided from operating activities increased $43.3 million in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. The increase in 2007 is primarily attributable to higher net income, as previously discussed, and a reduction in the outflow of cash for working capital due to a reduction in gas prices. Property additions in the first quarter of 2007 were $45.9 million primarily for ongoing construction activity at Plants Franklin and Oleander. The majority of funds for these additions were provided by cash from operations and the proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper. Southern Power paid dividends to Southern Company of $22.4 million in the first quarter 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.

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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.
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 March 31, 2007 approximately $33.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and a $400 million unused committed credit facility with banks that expires in 2011. 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 March 31, 2007, Southern Power had approximately $145.1 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 March 31, 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 $220 million. The maximum potential collateral requirements at a rating below BBB- or Baa3 were approximately $366 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 March 31, 2007, Southern Power entered into certain contracts for the sale of electric capacity and energy. These contracts also contain provisions that could require collateral, but not accelerated payment, in the event of a change in credit rating. Under these contracts, the maximum potential collateral requirement at a rating of BBB- is $32 million. The maximum potential collateral requirement at a rating below BBB- is $64 million. Further, Southern Power, along with the other members of the Power Pool, is also party to certain derivative 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 March 31, 2007, Southern Power’s total exposure to these types of agreements was not material.

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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 March 31, 2007 was as follows:
         
    First Quarter
    2007
    Changes
    Fair Value
    (in thousands)
Contracts beginning of period
  $ 1,850  
Contracts realized or settled
    (1,378 )
New contracts at inception
     
Changes in valuation techniques
     
Current period changes (a)
    (504 )
 
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ (32 )
 
 
(a)   Current period changes also include the changes in fair value of new contracts entered into during the period, if any.
                         
    Source of March 31, 2007
    Valuation Prices
    Total   Maturity
    Fair Value   Year 1   1-3 Years
    (in thousands)
Actively quoted
  $ (267 )   $ (267 )   $  
External sources
    235       235        
Models and other methods
                 
 
Contracts at March 31, 2007
  $ (32 )   $ (32 )   $  
 
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 March 31, 2007, the fair value gain/(loss) of derivative energy contracts was as follows:
         
     
    Amounts
    (in thousands)
Net Income
  $ 84  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (116 )
 
Total fair value
  $ (32 )
 
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 three months ended March 31, 2007.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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
 
   
Alabama Power
  A, B, F, G, I
 
   
Georgia Power
  A, B, F, G, H, I
 
   
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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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
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 March 31, 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.
 
      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 11, 2007, Alabama Power filed a motion to lift the stay and to reset the briefing schedule. The plaintiffs have opposed the motion and have moved to vacate the district court’s decision and remand for further proceedings consistent with the Duke Energy decision. The final resolution of these claims is dependent on these appeals and possible further court action and, therefore, cannot be determined at this time.
 
      PLANT WANSLEY ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION
 
      See MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - FUTURE EARNINGS POTENTIAL – “Environmental Matters – Plant Wansley Environmental Litigation” of Southern Company and Georgia Power in Item 7 and 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

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additional information on litigation involving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at four of the units at Plant Wansley. On March 30, 2007, the parties filed a joint motion seeking entry of a proposed consent decree resolving all remaining issues in the case. If the consent decree is approved as proposed, the resolution of this case will not have a material impact on the financial statements of Georgia Power or Southern Company.
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.
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.
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.

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FERC MATTERS
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.
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. The 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 be approximately $9 million pre-tax per year. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot now be determined.
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.
Effective January 1, 2007, Southern Company adopted both FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for the 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

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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 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 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 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 adoption of FSP 13-2 also resulted in a reduction to net income in the first quarter 2007 of approximately $4 million. The adjustments to retained earnings are non-cash charges and those related to 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. 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.
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 $2.8 million have been recorded in the first three 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 (Monroe County). 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 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 April 16, 2007, the Monroe Board filed an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court. Georgia Power and Gulf Power intend to oppose that action. The suit could impact all co-owners. If Georgia Power and Gulf Power are successful, the litigation will be concluded. Otherwise, Georgia Power and Gulf Power could be subject to total taxes through March 31, 2007 of up to $20.0 million and $4.4 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.

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  (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 $110 million and $87 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 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 March 
31, 2007:
                                                       
Operating revenues
  $ 3,294     $ 192     $ (140 )   $ 3,346     $ 101     $ (38 )   $ 3,409  
Segment net income (loss)
    284       32             316       24       (1 )     339  
Total assets at March 31, 2007
  $ 39,107     $ 2,722     $ (73 )   $ 41,756     $ 1,993     $ (644 )   $ 43,105  
                                                         
    Electric Utilities            
    Traditional                                    
    Operating                           All        
    Companies   Southern Power   Eliminations   Total   Other   Eliminations   Consolidated
    (in millions)
Three Months Ended March 
31, 2006:
                                                       
Operating revenues
  $ 2,964     $ 140     $ (107 )   $ 2,997     $ 104     $ (38 )   $ 3,063  
Segment net income (loss)
    239       20             259       1       2       262  
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 March 31, 2007
  $ 2,744     $ 481     $ 121     $ 3,346  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
    2,471       415       111       2,997  
 
  (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 86 cent per 1,000 KWH increase for retail customers. 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 are 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 March 31, 2007, Mississippi Power had incurred and deferred approximately $2.1 million of such costs, which are included in Other Regulatory Assets on the Condensed Balance Sheets herein.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: (Continued)
  (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
    Ended   Ended
    March 31,   March 31,
    2007   2006
     
As reported shares
    750,259       742,195  
Effect of options
    5,093       4,844  
     
Diluted shares
    755,352       747,039  
     
  (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 March 31, 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
  $ 11.0     $ (0.3 )   $ 3.8     $ 0.9     $ 6.6     $  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (0.2 )     (0.1 )                       (0.1 )
Net income (loss)
    0.1                               0.1  
 
Total fair value
  $ 10.9     $ (0.4 )   $ 3.8     $ 0.9     $ 6.6     $  
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the unrealized gain/loss recognized in income for derivative energy contracts that are not hedges was immaterial for all registrants. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, the unrealized gain recognized in income was $2.2 million for Southern Power and was immaterial for the other registrants.
The amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income to fuel expense for the three-month period ending March 31, 2007 and 2006 were immaterial for each registrant. Additionally, no material ineffectiveness has been recorded in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. The amounts expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income to revenue for the next twelve-month period to March 31, 2008 is also immaterial for each registrant.
During 2006 and January 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 March 31, 2007, the fair value of all derivative transactions related to synthetic fuel production was a $26.5 million net asset. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the fair value gain recognized in income to mark the transactions to market was $6.4 million. In April 2007, Southern Company entered into further derivative transactions to offset remaining exposure to a potential phase out of tax credits in 2007. Southern Company received a net premium of $4.4 million under these transactions.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: (Continued)
     At March 31, 2007, Southern Company had $2.0 billion notional amount of interest rate derivatives outstanding with net fair value losses of $0.5 million as follows:
     Cash Flow Hedges
                             
            Weighted       Fair Value
        Variable   Average   Hedge   Gain (Loss)
    Notional   Rate   Fixed Rate   Maturity   March 31, 2007
    Amount   Received   Paid   Date   (in millions)
 
Alabama Power*
  $100 million   3-month LIBOR     6.15 %   November 2017   $ (1.6 )
Alabama Power*
  $100 million   3-month LIBOR     6.15 %   December 2017     (1.7 )
Georgia Power*
  $300 million   3-month LIBOR     5.75 %   July 2037     1.1  
Georgia Power**
  $400 million   Floating     3.85 %   December 2007  
Georgia Power
  $150 million   3-month LIBOR     5.25 %   June 2017     (0.9 )
Georgia Power
  $100 million   3-month LIBOR     5.10 %   December 2017     0.7  
Georgia Power
  $225 million   3-month LIBOR     5.26 %   March 2018     (1.1 )
Georgia Power
  $100 million   3-month LIBOR     5.12 %   June 2018     0.7  
Georgia Power
  $300 million   1-month LIBOR     2.68 %   June 2007     0.7  
Georgia Power
  $14 million   BMA Index     2.50 %   December 2007     0.1  
Gulf Power
  $85 million   3-month LIBOR     5.07 %   July 2017     0.7  
Gulf Power
  $80 million   3-month LIBOR     5.10 %   July 2018     0.8  
 
*   Interest rate collar showing rate cap
 
**   Interest rate collar with variable rate based on one-month LIBOR (showing rate cap)
The amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense for the three-month period ending March 31, 2007 and 2006 was a loss of $3.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively, for Southern Company. No material ineffectiveness has been recorded in net income for any of the periods reported.
For the next twelve-month period ending March 31, 2008, the following table reflects the estimated pre-tax gains/(losses) that will be reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense (in millions):
         
Southern Company
  $ (17.5 )
Alabama Power
    (0.9 )
Georgia Power
    (2.2 )
Gulf Power
    (0.8 )
Southern Power
    (13.6 )

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: (Continued)
  (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-month periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows (in millions):
                                         
    Southern   Alabama   Georgia   Gulf   Mississippi
PENSION PLANS   Company   Power   Power   Power   Power
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
                                       
Service cost
  $ 37     $ 9     $ 13     $ 2     $ 2  
Interest cost
    81       21       31       4       4  
Expected return on plan assets
    (120 )     (37 )     (49 )     (6 )     (5 )
Recognized net (gain)/loss
    10       3       4              
Net amortization
    2             1              
           
Net cost (income)
  $ 10     $ (4 )   $     $     $ 1  
           
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
                                       
Service cost
  $ 38     $ 9     $ 13     $ 2     $ 2  
Interest cost
    75       19       30       3       3  
Expected return on plan assets
    (114 )     (35 )     (46 )     (5 )     (4 )
Recognized net (gain)/loss
    4       1       1              
Net amortization
    7       2       2              
           
Net cost (income)
  $ 10     $ (4 )   $     $     $ 1  
           
                                         
    Southern   Alabama   Georgia   Gulf   Mississippi
POSTRETIREMENT PLANS   Company   Power   Power   Power   Power
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
                                       
Service cost
  $ 7     $ 2     $ 3     $     $  
Interest cost
    27       7       12       1       1  
Expected return on plan assets
    (13 )     (5 )     (7 )            
Net amortization
    10       3       5             1  
           
Net cost (income)
  $ 31     $ 7     $ 13     $ 1     $ 2  
           
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
                                       
Service cost
  $ 7     $ 2     $ 3     $     $  
Interest cost
    25       6       11       1       1  
Expected return on plan assets
    (12 )     (4 )     (6 )            
Net amortization
    11       3       5              
        — -
Net cost (income)
  $ 31     $ 7     $ 13     $ 1     $ 1  
           
  (H)   EFFECTIVE TAX RATES
 
      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 has recorded synthetic fuel tax credits as of the three months ended March 31, 2007 that are $23.1 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 partially offset by a $17.3 million reduction to tax credit reserves in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter 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 an increase in Southern Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: (Continued)
      Georgia Power recorded certain state income tax credits that resulted in a lower effective income tax rate for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 when compared to the same period 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 is currently reviewing these claims. If approved as filed, such claims could have a significant, and possibly material, effect on Georgia Power’s net income. 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 three months of 2007, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits increased by $7 million, resulting in a balance of $218 million as of March 31, 2007.
 
      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 three months ended March 31, 2007 was $0.2 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 does not anticipate that the total unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change due to settlement of audits or litigation, or the expiration of statute of limitations prior to March 31, 2008. See Note (B) herein for additional information regarding the implementation of FIN 48.

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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.

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Item 6. Exhibits.
(4) Instruments Describing Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures
Southern Company
     
(a)1
  Second Supplemental Indenture to the Senior Note Indenture dated as of March 28, 2007, providing for the issuance of the Series 2007B Senior Notes. (Designated in Form 8-K dated March 20, 2007, File No. 1-3526, as Exhibit 4.2.)
 
   
Alabama Power
   
 
   
(b)1
  Thirty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture to Senior Note Indenture dated as of April 18, 2007, providing for the issuance of the Series 2007B Senior Notes. (Designated in Form 8-K dated April 4, 2007, File No. 1-3164, as Exhibit 4.2.)
 
   
Georgia Power
   
 
   
(c)1
  Twenty-Eighth Supplemental Indenture to Senior Note Indenture dated as of March 13, 2007, providing for the issuance of the Series 2007A Senior Notes. (Designated in Form 8-K dated March 6, 2007, File No. 1-6468, as Exhibit 4.2.)
 
   
(10) Material Contracts
 
   
Southern Company
   
 
   
(a)1
  Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Southern Company, SCS and David M. Ratcliffe. *
 
   
(a)2
  Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Southern Company, SCS and Thomas A. Fanning. *
 
   
(a)3
  Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Southern Company, Georgia Power and Michael D. Garrett. *
 
   
(a)4
  Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Southern Company, SCS and William Paul Bowers. *
 
   
(a)5
  Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Southern Company, Alabama Power and Charles D. McCrary. *
 
   
(a)6
  The Southern Company Supplemental Benefit Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. (Designated in Form 8-K dated March 30, 2007, File No. 1-3526, as Exhibit 10.1.)
 
   
(a)7
  The Southern Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. (Designated in Form 8-K dated March 30, 2007, File No. 1-3526, as Exhibit 10.2)
 
   
(a)8
  Amended and Restated Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan, effective February 28, 2007.

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Item 6. Exhibits. (continued)
     
Alabama Power
   
 
   
(b)1
  Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Southern Company, Alabama Power and Charles D. McCrary. See Exhibit 10(a)5 herein. *
 
   
(b)2
  The Southern Company Supplemental Benefit Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. Exhibit 10(a)6 herein.
 
   
(b)3
  The Southern Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. See Exhibit 10(a)7 herein.
 
   
(b)4
  Amended and Restated Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan, effective February 28, 2007. See Exhibit 10(a)8 herein.
 
   
(b)5
  Intercompany Interchange Contract as revised effective May 1, 2007, among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Southern Power and SCS.
 
   
Georgia Power
   
 
   
(c)1
  Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement dated November 16, 2006 between Southern Company, Georgia Power and Michael D. Garrett. See Exhibit 10(a)3 herein. *
 
   
(c)2
  The Southern Company Supplemental Benefit Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. Exhibit 10(a)6 herein.
 
   
(c)3
  The Southern Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. See Exhibit 10(a)7 herein.
 
   
(c)4
  Amended and Restated Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan, effective February 28, 2007. See Exhibit 10(a)8 herein.
 
   
(c)5
  Intercompany Interchange Contract as revised effective May 1, 2007, among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Southern Power and SCS. See Exhibit 10(b)5 herein.
 
   
Gulf Power
   
 
   
(d)1
  The Southern Company Supplemental Benefit Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. Exhibit 10(a)6 herein.
 
   
(d)2
  The Southern Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. See Exhibit 10(a)7 herein.
 
   
(d)3
  Amended and Restated Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan, effective February 28, 2007. See Exhibit 10(a)8 herein.
 
   
(d)4
  Intercompany Interchange Contract as revised effective May 1, 2007, among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Southern Power and SCS. See Exhibit 10(b)5 herein.

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Item 6. Exhibits. (continued)
     
Mississippi Power
   
 
   
(e)1
  The Southern Company Supplemental Benefit Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. Exhibit 10(a)6 herein.
 
   
(e)2
  The Southern Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, Amended and Restated Effective as of January 1, 2005. See Exhibit 10(a)7 herein.
 
   
(e)3
  Amended and Restated Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan, effective February 28, 2007. See Exhibit 10(a)8 herein.
 
   
(e)4
  Intercompany Interchange Contract as revised effective May 1, 2007, among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Southern Power and SCS. See Exhibit 10(b)5 herein.
 
   
Southern Power
   
 
   
(f)1
  Intercompany Interchange Contract as revised effective May 1, 2007, among Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Southern Power and SCS. See Exhibit 10(b)5 herein.
 
   
(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.)
 
   
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.)

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Item 6. Exhibits. (continued)
     
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.
 
   
(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.

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Item 6. Exhibits. (continued)
     
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.
 
   
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.
 
     
* Reflects the correction of an error in the agreement as originally filed.

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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, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
  (Principal Financial Officer)    
 
       
By
  /s/ Wayne Boston    
         
 
  (Wayne Boston, Attorney-in-fact)    
Date: May 7, 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: May 7, 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: May 7, 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: May 7, 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: May 7, 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: May 7, 2007

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EX-10.A.1 2 x10a1.txt Exhibit 10(a)1 AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") made and entered into by and between The Southern Company ("Southern"), Southern Company Services, Inc. (the "Company") and Mr. David M. Ratcliffe ("Mr. Ratcliffe") (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties") is effective November 16, 2006. This Agreement amends and restates the Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement entered into by Mr. Ratcliffe, Southern and the Company, effective June 1, 2004. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Mr. Ratcliffe is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company; WHEREAS, the Company wishes to provide to Mr. Ratcliffe certain severance benefits under certain circumstances following a change in control (as defined herein) of Southern or the Company; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and the agreements of the Parties set forth in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1 ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1.1 "Annual Compensation" shall mean Mr. Ratcliffe's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan. 1.2 "Base Salary" shall mean Mr. Ratcliffe's highest annual base salary rate during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 1.3 "Beneficial Ownership" shall mean beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. 1.4 "Benefit Index" shall mean the Hewitt Associates' Benefit Index(r), or if such index is no longer available, cannot be used, or if pursuant to Section 1.5 hereof another Benefits Consultant has been chosen by the Compensation Committee, such other comparable index utilized by the Benefits Consultant. 1.5 "Benefits Consultant" shall mean Hewitt Associates or such other nationally recognized employee benefits consulting firm as shall be designated in writing by the Compensation Committee upon the occurrence of a Preliminary Change in Control that would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control. 1.6 "Board of Directors" shall mean the board of directors of the Company. 1.7 "Business Combination" shall mean a reorganization, merger or consolidation of Southern or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Southern. 2 1.8 "Change in Control" shall mean, (a) with respect to Southern, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 20% or more of Southern's Voting Securities; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(a)(i) the following acquisitions of Southern's Voting Securities shall not constitute a Change in Control: (A) any acquisition directly from Southern; (B) any acquisition by Southern; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary; (D) any acquisition by a qualified pension plan or publicly held mutual fund; (E) any acquisition by an employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed exclusively of such employees; or (F) any Business Combination which would not otherwise constitute a Change in Control because of the application of clauses (A), (B) or (C) of Section 1.8(a)(iii); (ii) A change in the composition of the Southern Board whereby individuals who constitute the Incumbent Board cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Southern Board; or 3 (iii) The Consummation of a Business Combination, unless, following such Business Combination, all of the following three conditions are met: (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who held Beneficial Ownership, respectively, of Southern's Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination hold Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 65% or more of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of the corporation surviving or resulting from such Business Combination, (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such Business Combination holds Beneficial Ownership of all or substantially all of Southern's Voting Securities or all or substantially all of Southern's assets) (such surviving or resulting corporation to be referred to as "Surviving Company"), in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination, of Southern's Voting Securities; (B) no Person (excluding any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund, Group composed exclusively of Employees or employee benefit plan (or related trust) of Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or Surviving Company) holds Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 20% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of Surviving Company except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination; and 4 (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of Surviving Company were members of the Incumbent Board on the date of the Preliminary Change in Control. (b) with respect to the Company, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of the Company; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(b)(i), any acquisition by Mr. Ratcliffe, any other employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed entirely of such employees, any qualified pension plan, any publicly held mutual fund or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary shall not constitute a Change in Control; (ii) The Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company ("Company Business Combination"), in each case, unless, following such Company Business Combination, Southern or a Southern Subsidiary Controls the corporation surviving or resulting from such Company Business Combination; or (iii) The Consummation of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to an entity which Southern or a Southern Subsidiary does not Control ("Subsidiary Change in Control"). 1.9 "COBRA Coverage" shall mean any continuation coverage to which Mr. Ratcliffe or his dependents may be entitled pursuant to Code Section 4980B. 5 1.10 "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 1.11 "Common Stock" shall mean the common stock of Southern. 1.12 "Company" shall mean Southern Company Services, Inc., its successors and assigns. 1.13 "Compensation Committee" shall mean the Compensation and Management Succession Committee of the Southern Board. 1.14 "Consummation" shall mean the completion of the final act necessary to complete a transaction as a matter of law, including, but not limited to, any required approvals by the corporation's shareholders and board of directors, the transfer of legal and beneficial title to securities or assets and the final approval of the transaction by any applicable domestic or foreign governments or governmental agencies. 1.15 "Control" shall mean, in the case of a corporation, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of the combined voting power of the corporation's Voting Securities, or in the case of any other entity, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of such entity's voting equity interests. 1.16 "Economic Equivalent" or "Economic Equivalence" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.23(f) hereof. 6 1.17 "Employee Outplacement Program" shall mean the program established by the Company from time to time for the purpose of assisting employees in finding employment outside of the Company which provides for the following services: (a) self assessment, career decision and goal setting; (b) job market research and job sources; (c) networking and interviewing skills; (d) planning and implementation strategy; (e) resume writing, job hunting methods and salary negotiation; and (f) office support and job search resources. 1.18 "Company" shall mean Southern Company Services, Inc., its successors and assigns. 1.19 "Company Business Combination" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(ii) hereof. 1.20 "Equity Based Bonus Plan" shall mean a plan or arrangement that provides for the grant to participants of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock, phantom stock appreciation rights or any other similar rights the terms of which provide a participant with the potential to receive the benefit of any increase in value of the underlying equity or notional amount (e.g., number of phantom shares) from the date of grant through a subsequent date. 1.21 "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1.22 "Executive Employee" shall mean those employees of the Company of Grade Level 10 or above. 7 1.23 "Good Reason" shall mean, without Mr. Ratcliffe's express written consent, after written notice to the Company, and after a thirty (30) day opportunity for the Company to cure, the continuing occurrence of any of the events described in Subsections (a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) or (d)(ii) of this Section 1.23. In the case of Mr. Ratcliffe claiming benefits under this Agreement upon a Subsidiary Change in Control, the foregoing notice and opportunity to cure will be satisfied if Mr. Ratcliffe provides to the Compensation Committee a copy of his written offer of employment by the acquiring company within thirty (30) days of such offer along with a written explanation describing how the terms of such offer satisfy the requirements of Subsections (a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) of this Section 1.23. The Compensation Committee shall make a determination of whether such written offer of employment satisfies the requirements of Sections 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof upon consultation with the Benefits Consultant and shall notify Mr. Ratcliffe of its decision within thirty (30) days of receipt of Mr. Ratcliffe's written offer of employment. Any dispute regarding the Compensation Committee's decision shall be resolved in accordance with Article III hereof. (a) Inconsistent Duties. (i) Change in Control. A meaningful and detrimental alteration in Mr. Ratcliffe's position or in the nature or status of his responsibilities from those in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Ratcliffe is offered employment with the acquiring employer with a job title, duties and status which are materially and detrimentally lower than Mr. 8 Ratcliffe's job title, duties and status in effect at the Company as of the date the offer of employment is received. (b) Reduced Compensation. (i) Change in Control. A reduction of five percent (5%) or more by the Company in any of the following amounts of compensation expressed in subparagraphs (A), (B) or (C) hereof, except for a less than ten percent (10%), across-the-board reduction in such compensation amounts similarly affecting ninety-five percent (95%) or more of the Executive Employees eligible for such compensation: (A) Mr. Ratcliffe's Base Salary; (B) the sum of Mr. Ratcliffe's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan, as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated; or (C) the sum of Mr. Ratcliffe's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan plus the Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Ratcliffe is offered Base Salary, Target Bonus under the acquiring company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan and Target Bonus under the 9 acquiring company's Equity Based Bonus Plan that, in the aggregate, is less than ninety percent (95%) of Mr. Ratcliffe's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan, plus Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day the offer of employment is received; (c) Relocation. (i) Company. A change in Mr. Ratcliffe's work location to a location more than fifty (50) miles from the facility where Mr. Ratcliffe was located on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, unless such new work location is within fifty (50) miles of Mr. Ratcliffe's principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. The acceptance, if any, by Mr. Ratcliffe of employment by the Company at a work location which is outside the fifty mile radius set forth in this Section 1.23(c) shall not be a waiver of Mr. Ratcliffe's right to refuse subsequent transfer by the Company to a location which is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Ratcliffe's principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, and such subsequent nonconsensual transfer shall be "Good Reason" under this Agreement; (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the case of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Ratcliffe's work location under the terms of the offer of employment from the acquiring employer is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Ratcliffe's work location at the Company as of the date the offer of employment by the acquiring employer is received. 10 (d) Benefits and Perquisites. (i) Change in Control - Retirement and Welfare Benefits. The taking of any action by the Company that would directly or indirectly cause a Material Reduction in the Retirement and Welfare Benefits to which Mr. Ratcliffe is entitled under the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefit plans in which Mr. Ratcliffe was participating on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Vacation and Paid Time Off. The failure by the Company to provide Mr. Ratcliffe with the number of paid vacation days or, if applicable, paid time off days to which Mr. Ratcliffe is entitled on the basis of years of service with the Company in accordance with the Company's normal vacation policy or the paid time off program (whichever applicable) in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated (except for across-the-board vacation policy or paid time off program changes or policy or program terminations similarly affecting at least ninety-five percent (95%) of all Executive Employees of the Company). (iii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Ratcliffe is offered a package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits by the acquiring employer that is not Economically Equivalent, as determined under Sections 1.23(f) and (g) hereof. (e) Adoption of Severance Agreement. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if the offer of employment by 11 the acquiring employer does not include an agreement to enter into a severance agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto. (f) Economic Equivalence. For purposes of Section 1.23(d)(iii) above, an acquiring employer's package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits shall be considered Economically Equivalent if, in the written opinion of the Benefits Consultant, the anticipated, employer-provided value of what Mr. Ratcliffe is expected to derive from the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits is equal to or greater than ninety percent (90%) of such value Mr. Ratcliffe would have derived from the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefits using the Benefit Index. (g) Benefit Index Guidelines. For purposes of Section 1.23(f) above, the following guidelines shall be followed by the Company, the acquiring employer and the Benefits Consultant in the performance of the Benefit Index calculations: (i) Upon a Preliminary Change in Control that if Consummated would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control, the Company and the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits Consultant the applicable benefit plan provisions for the plan year in which the Subsidiary Change in Control is anticipated to occur. Plan provisions for the immediately preceding plan year may be provided if the Benefits Consultant determines that there have been no changes to such plans that would materially affect the determination of Economic Equivalence. If the acquiring employer's relevant plan provisions have not previously been included in the Benefits Consultant's Benefit Index database, the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits Consultant such plan information as the Benefits Consultant shall 12 request in writing as soon as practicable following such request. The Compensation Committees shall take such action as is reasonably required to facilitate the transfer of such information from the acquiring employer to the Benefits Consultant. (ii) The standard Benefit Index assumptions for the plan year from which the plan provisions are taken shall be used. (iii) The Company shall provide to the Benefit Consultant actual data for its Employees. (iv) The determination of whether or not the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits are Economically Equivalent to the Retirement and Welfare Benefits provided to Mr. Ratcliffe by the Company shall be determined on an aggregate basis. All assessments shall consider all benefits in total and no individual-by-individual, plan-by-plan determination of Economic Equivalence shall be made. 1.24 "Group" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act. 1.25 "Group Health Plan" shall mean the group health plan covering Mr. Ratcliffe, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.26 "Group Life Insurance Plan" shall mean the group life insurance plan covering Mr. Ratcliffe, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.27 "Incumbent Board" shall mean those individuals who constitute the Southern Board as of February 23, 2006, plus any individual who shall become a director subsequent to such date whose election or nomination for election by Southern's shareholders was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no individual who shall become a director of the Southern Board subsequent to 13 February 23, 2006 whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (within the meaning of Rule 14a-11 of the Regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Southern Board shall be a member of the Incumbent Board. 1.28 "Long Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of more than twelve months. 1.29 "Month of Service" shall mean any calendar month during which Mr. Ratcliffe has worked at least one (1) hour or was on approved leave of absence while in the employ of the Company or any other Southern Subsidiary. 1.30 "Material Reduction" shall mean (i) any change in a retirement plan or arrangement that has the effect of reducing the present value of the projected benefits to be provided to Mr. Ratcliffe by five percent (5%) or more, (ii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in medical, health and accident and disability benefits as a percentage of premiums or premium equivalents in accordance with the Company's prior practice as measured over a period of the three previous plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated, or (iii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in employer matching funds as a percentage of employee contributions in accordance with the Company's prior practice measured over a period of the previous three plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 14 1.31 "Omnibus Plan" shall mean the Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, and the Design and Administrative Specifications duly adopted thereunder, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.32 "Pension Plan" shall mean The Southern Company Pension Plan or any successor thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.33 "Performance Dividend Program" or "PDP" shall mean the Performance Dividend Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.34 "Performance Pay Program" or "PPP" shall mean the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.35 "Person" shall mean any individual, entity or group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of Exchange Act. 1.36 "Preliminary Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following as administratively determined by the Southern Committee. (a) Southern or the Company has entered into a written agreement, such as, but not limited to, a letter of intent, which, if Consummated, would result in a Change in Control; (b) Southern, the Company or any Person publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if Consummated, would result in a Change of Control under circumstances where the Consummation of the announced action or intended action is legally and financially possible; 15 (c) Any Person achieves the Beneficial Ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the Common Stock; or (d) The Southern Board or the Board of Directors has declared that a Preliminary Change of Control has occurred. 1.37 "Retirement and Welfare Benefits" shall mean benefits provided by the following types of plans and arrangements: pension plans, defined contribution plans (matched savings, profit sharing, money purchase, ESOP, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for death benefits while employed or retired (life insurance, survivor income, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for short-term disability benefits (including accident and sick time), plans providing for long-term disability benefits, plans providing health-care benefits (including reimbursements during active employment or retirement related to expenses for medical, vision, hearing, dental, and similar plans and arrangements). 1.38 "Separation Date" shall mean the date on which Mr. Ratcliffe's employment with the Company is terminated; provided, however, that solely for purposes of Section 2.2(c) hereof, if, upon termination of employment with the Company, Mr. Ratcliffe is deemed to have retired pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date shall be the effective date of his retirement pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.39 "Short Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of twelve months or less. 1.40 "Southern" shall mean The Southern Company, its successors and assigns. 1.41 "Southern Board" shall mean the board of directors of Southern. 16 1.42 "Southern Committee" shall mean the committee comprised of the Chairman of the Southern Board, the Chief Financial Officer of Southern and the General Counsel of Southern. 1.43 "Southern Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation or other entity Controlled by Southern or another Southern Subsidiary. 1.44 "Subsidiary Change in Control" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(iii) hereof. 1.45 "Target Bonus" shall mean the amount of incentive compensation expressed as either a percent of salary or pay, an expected dollar amount, the number of awards granted or such other quantifiable measure to determine the amount to be paid or awards granted under the terms of the respective Short Term Bonus Plan, Long Term Bonus Plan or Equity Based Bonus Plan, as used by the Company or respective acquiring employer to measure the market competitiveness of its employee compensation programs. 1.46 "Termination for Cause" or "Cause" shall mean Mr. Ratcliffe's termination of employment with the Company upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The willful and continued failure by Mr. Ratcliffe to substantially perform his duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from Mr. Ratcliffe's Total Disability or from Mr. Ratcliffe's retirement or any such actual or anticipated failure resulting from termination by Mr. Ratcliffe for Good Reason) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to him by the Southern Board, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Southern Board believes Mr. Ratcliffe has not substantially performed his duties; or 17 (b) The willful engaging by Mr. Ratcliffe in conduct that is demonstrably and materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise, including but not limited to any of the following: (i) any willful act involving fraud or dishonesty in the course of Mr. Ratcliffe's employment by the Company; (ii) the willful carrying out of any activity or the making of any statement by Mr. Ratcliffe which would materially prejudice or impair the good name and standing of the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary or would bring the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary into contempt, ridicule or would reasonably shock or offend any community in which the Company, Southern or such other Southern Subsidiary is located; (iii) attendance by Mr. Ratcliffe at work in a state of intoxication or otherwise being found in possession at his workplace of any prohibited drug or substance, possession of which would amount to a criminal offense; (iv) violation of the Company's policies on drug and alcohol usage, fitness for duty requirements or similar policies as may exist from time to time as adopted by the Company's safety officer; (v) assault or other act of violence by Mr. Ratcliffe against any person during the course of employment; or (vi) Mr. Ratcliffe's indictment for any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. 18 No act or failure to act by Mr. Ratcliffe shall be deemed "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by Mr. Ratcliffe not in good faith and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. Ratcliffe shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to him a copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Southern Board at a meeting called and held for such purpose (after reasonable notice to Mr. Ratcliffe and an opportunity for him, together with counsel, to be heard before the Southern Board), finding that, in the good faith opinion of the Southern Board, Mr. Ratcliffe was guilty of conduct set forth in Section 1.46(a) or (b) hereof and specifying the particulars thereof in detail. 1.47 "Total Disability" shall mean total disability under the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.48 "Voting Securities" shall mean the outstanding voting securities of a corporation entitling the holder thereof to vote generally in the election of such corporation's directors. 1.49 "Waiver and Release" shall mean the Waiver and Release substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto. 1.50 "Year of Service" shall mean an Employee's Months of Service divided by twelve (12) rounded to the nearest whole year, rounding up if the remaining number of months is seven (7) or greater and rounding down if the remaining number of months is less than seven (7). If an Employee has a break in his service with his Employing Company, he will receive credit under this Plan for the service prior to the break in service only if the break in service was less than five years and his service prior to the break exceeds the length of the break in service. 19 ARTICLE II - SEVERANCE BENEFITS 2.1 Eligibility. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, if Mr. Ratcliffe's employment is involuntarily terminated by the Company at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company for reasons other than Cause or if Mr. Ratcliffe voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for Good Reason at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company, he shall be entitled to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2 hereof, subject to the terms and conditions described in this Article II. (b) Limits on Eligibility. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Mr. Ratcliffe shall not be eligible to receive benefits under this Plan if Mr. Ratcliffe : (i) is not actively at work on his Separation Date, unless Mr. Ratcliffe is capable of returning to work within twelve (12) weeks of the beginning of any leave of absence from work; (ii) voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for other than Good Reason; (iii) has his employment terminated by the Company for Cause; (iv) accepts the transfer of his employment to Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or any employer that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of Southern; 20 (v) accepts the transfer of his employment to any employer (or its affiliate) that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of a Southern Subsidiary or the Company and becomes an employee of any such employer (or its affiliate) following such acquisition (provided, however, that if Mr. Ratcliffe would otherwise have been entitled to severance benefits under this Agreement but for this Section 2.1(b)(v), Mr. Ratcliffe shall be eligible for benefits under this Agreement except for those outplacement, severance and welfare benefits described in Sections 2.2(a), (b) and (c) hereof); (vi) is involuntarily separated from service with the Company after refusing an offer of employment by Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, under circumstances where the terms of such offer would not have amounted to Good Reason for voluntary termination of employment from the Company by comparing each item of compensation and benefits of such offer of employment as set forth in Section 1.23(a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) and (d)(ii) above, with such items of compensation and benefits to which he is entitled at the Company as of the day immediately preceding the day of such offer of employment; (vii) refuses an offer of employment by an acquiring employer in a Subsidiary Change in Control under circumstances where such offer does not provide Good Reason under the requirements of Section 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof. (viii) elects to receive the benefits of any other voluntary or involuntary severance, separation or outplacement program, plan or agreement maintained by the Company in lieu of benefits under this 21 Agreement; provided however, that the receipt of benefits under any retention plan or agreement shall not be deemed to be the receipt of benefits under any severance, separation or outplacement program for purposes of this Agreement. 2.2 Severance Benefits. Upon the Company's receipt of an effective Waiver and Release, Mr. Ratcliffe shall be entitled to receive the following severance benefits: (a) Employee Outplacement Services. Mr. Ratcliffe shall be eligible to participate in the Employee Outplacement Program, which program shall not be less than six (6) months duration measured from Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date. (b) Severance Amount. Mr. Ratcliffe shall be paid in cash an amount equal to three times his Annual Compensation (the "Severance Amount"). If any portion of the Severance Amount constitutes an "excess parachute payment" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Excess Parachute Payment")), the Company shall pay to Mr. Ratcliffe an additional amount calculated by determining the amount of tax under Code Section 4999 that he otherwise would have paid on any Excess Parachute Payment with respect to the Change in Control and dividing such amount by a decimal determined by adding the tax rate under Code Section 4999 ("Excise Tax"), the hospital insurance tax under Code Section 3101(b) ("HI Tax") and federal and state income tax measured at the highest marginal rates ("Income Tax") and subtracting such result from the number one (1) (the "280G Gross-up"); provided, however, that no 280G Gross-up shall be paid unless the Severance Amount plus all other "parachute payments" to Mr. Ratcliffe under Code Section 280G exceeds three (3) times Mr. Ratcliffe's "base amount" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Base Amount")) by ten percent (10%) or more; provided further, that if no 280G Gross-up is paid, the Severance Amount shall be capped at three (3) times 22 Mr. Ratcliffe's Base Amount, less all other "parachute payments" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G) received by Mr. Ratcliffe, less one dollar (the "Capped Amount"), if the Capped Amount, reduced by HI Tax and Income Tax, exceeds what otherwise would have been the Severance Amount, reduced by HI Tax, Income Tax and Excise Tax. For purposes of this Section 2.2(b), whether any amount would constitute an Excess Parachute Payment and any other calculations of tax, e.g., Excise Tax, HI Tax, Income Tax, etc., or other amounts, e.g., Base Amount, Capped Amount, etc., shall be determined by a nationally recognized firm specializing in federal income taxes as selected by the Compensation Committee, and such calculations or determinations shall be binding upon Mr. Ratcliffe, Southern and the Company. (c) Welfare Benefit. (i) Except as provided in Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. Ratcliffe shall be eligible to participate in the Company's Group Health Plan for a period of six (6) months for each of Mr. Ratcliffe's Years of Service, not to exceed a period of five (5) years, beginning on the first day of the first month following Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date unless otherwise specifically provided under such plan, upon Mr. Ratcliffe's payment of both the Company's and Mr. Ratcliffe's premium under such plan. Mr. Ratcliffe shall also be entitled to elect coverage under the Group Health Plan for his dependents who are participating in the Group Health Plan on Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date (and for such other dependents as may be entitled to coverage under the provisions 23 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) for the duration of Mr. Ratcliffe's extended medical coverage under this Section 2.2(c) to the extent such dependents remain eligible for dependent coverage under the terms of the Group Health Plan. (ii) The extended medical coverage afforded to Mr. Ratcliffe pursuant to this Section 2.2(c) as well as the premiums to be paid by Mr. Ratcliffe in connection with such coverage shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Group Health Plan and shall be subject to any changes in the terms and conditions of the Group Health Plan as well as any future increases in premiums under the Group Health Plan. The premiums to be paid by Mr. Ratcliffe in connection with this extended coverage shall be due on the first day of each month; provided, however, that if Mr. Ratcliffe fails to pay his premium within thirty (30) days of its due date, his extended coverage shall be terminated. (iii) Any Group Health Plan coverage provided under this Section 2.2(c) shall be a part of and not in addition to any COBRA Coverage which Mr. Ratcliffe or his dependent may elect. In the event that Mr. Ratcliffe or his dependent becomes eligible to be covered, by virtue of re-employment or otherwise, by any employer-sponsored group health plan or is eligible for coverage under any government-sponsored health plan during the above period, coverage under the Company's Group Health Plan available to Mr. Ratcliffe or his dependent by virtue of the provisions of this Article II shall terminate, except as may otherwise be required by law, and shall not be renewed. It shall be the duty of Mr. Ratcliffe to inform the Company of his eligibility to participate in any such health plan. 24 (iv) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.3 hereof, regardless of whether Mr. Ratcliffe elects the extended coverage described in Section 2.2(c) hereof, the Company shall pay to Mr. Ratcliffe a cash amount equal to the Company's and Mr. Ratcliffe's cost of premiums for three (3) years of coverage under the Group Health Plan and Group Life Insurance Plan, as such Plans were in effect as of the date of the Change in Control. (d) Stock Option Vesting. The provisions of this Section 2.2(d) shall apply to any equity based awards under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(d) by reference. (i) Any of Mr. Ratcliffe's Options and Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding as of the Separation Date which are not then exercisable and vested, shall become fully exercisable and vested; provided, that in the case of a Stock Appreciation Right, if Mr. Ratcliffe is subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, such Stock Appreciation Right shall not become fully vested and exercisable at such time if such actions would result in liability to Mr. Ratcliffe under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, provided further that any such actions not taken as a result of the rules under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act shall be effected as of the first date that such activity would no longer result in liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. (ii) The restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to any of Mr. Ratcliffe's Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units as of 25 the Separation Date shall lapse, and such Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions and limitations and become fully vested and transferable. (e) Performance Pay Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(e) shall apply to the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(e) by reference. Provided Mr. Ratcliffe is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PPP, if the PPP is in place as of Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Ratcliffe is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Ratcliffe shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of his Cash-Based Award under the PPP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance under the PPP and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (f) Performance Dividend Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(f) shall apply to the Performance Dividend Program, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(f) by reference. Provided Mr. Ratcliffe is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PDP, if the PDP is in place through Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Ratcliffe is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Ratcliffe shall be entitled to receive cash for each such Cash-Based Award under the PDP held as of such date based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance under the PDP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, and the sum of the quarterly dividends declared on the Common Stock in the performance year of and prior to the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(f), payout of each Cash-Based Award under the PDP shall be based upon the performance 26 measurement period that would otherwise have ended on December 31st of the year in which Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date occurs, all other remaining PPP performance measurement periods shall terminate with respect to Mr. Ratcliffe and no payment to Mr. Ratcliffe shall be made with respect thereto. (g) Other Short Term Incentives Under the Omnibus Plan. The provisions of this Section 2.2(g) shall apply to Performance Unit or Performance Share awards under the Omnibus Plan. Provided Mr. Ratcliffe is not otherwise entitled to a Performance Unit/Share award under the Omnibus Plan, Mr. Ratcliffe shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of the value of his Performance Units and/or Performance Shares for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (h) Other Short-Term Incentive Plans. The provisions of this Section 2.2(h) shall apply to Mr. Ratcliffe to the extent that he, as of the date of the Change in Control, is a participant in any other "short term incentive compensation plan" not otherwise previously referred to in this Section 2.2. Provided Mr. Ratcliffe is not otherwise entitled to a plan payout under any change in control provisions of such plans, if the "short term incentive compensation plan" is in place through Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Ratcliffe is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Ratcliffe shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to his award under the Company's "short term incentive compensation plan" for the annual performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at Mr. Ratcliffe's target performance level and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the annual 27 performance period until the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(h), the term "short term incentive compensation plan" shall mean any incentive compensation plan or arrangement adopted in writing by the Company which provides for annual, recurring compensatory bonuses to participants based upon articulated performance criteria, and which have been identified by the Compensation Committee and listed on Exhibit B hereto, which may be amended from time to time to reflect plan additions, terminations and amendments. (i) Pro rata Calculation. For purposes of calculating any pro rata Cash-Based Awards under Section 2.2(e), (f), (g) and (h) hereof, a month shall not be considered if the determining event occurs on or before the 14th day of the month, and a month shall be considered if the determining event occurs on or after the 15th day of the month. (j) No Duplicate Benefits. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.2 to the contrary, in the event that Mr. Ratcliffe has received or is entitled to receive a Cash-Based Award under the PPP or the PDP as determined under the provisions of the Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan (the "BPP") for the Performance Period which includes Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date, then the amount of any such Cash-Based Award under this Plan shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar by any such amount received or to be received under the BPP. 2.3 Coordination with Retiree Medical and Life Insurance Coverage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, if Mr. Ratcliffe is otherwise eligible to retire pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, he shall be deemed to have retired for purposes of all employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company of which Mr. Ratcliffe is a participant. If Mr. Ratcliffe is deemed to have retired in accordance with the preceding sentence, he shall not be eligible 28 to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2(c) hereof if, upon his Separation Date, Mr. Ratcliffe becomes eligible to receive the retiree medical and life insurance coverage provided to certain retirees pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, the Group Health Plan and the Group Life Insurance Plan. 2.4 Payment of Benefits. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.4(b) hereof, the total amount payable under this Article II shall be paid to Mr. Ratcliffe in one (1) lump sum payment within two (2) payroll periods of the later of the following to occur: (a) Mr. Ratcliffe's Separation Date, or (b) the tender to the Company by Mr. Ratcliffe of an effective Waiver and Release in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto and the expiration of any applicable revocation period for such waiver. In the event of a dispute with respect to liability or amount of any benefit due hereunder, an effective Waiver and Release shall be tendered at the time of final resolution of any such dispute when payment is tendered by the Company. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.4(a) above, if the Compensation Committee determines that it is necessary to delay any payment under this Article II in order to avoid any tax liability pursuant to Code Section 409A(a)(1), such payment shall be delayed for the period set forth in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and such delayed payment shall bear a reasonable rate of interest as determined by the Compensation Committee. 2.5 Benefits in the Event of Death. In the event of Mr. Ratcliffe's death prior to the payment of all benefits due under this Article II, Mr. Ratcliffe's estate shall be entitled to receive as due any amounts not yet paid under this Article II upon the tender by the executor or administrator of the estate of an effective Waiver and Release. 29 2.6 Legal Fees. In the event of a dispute between Mr. Ratcliffe and the Company with regard to any amounts due hereunder, if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Ratcliffe's favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Ratcliffe's legal fees incurred with respect to all issues in such dispute in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). 2.7 No Mitigation. Mr. Ratcliffe shall have no duty or obligation to seek other employment following his Separation Date and, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 2.1(b) hereof, the amounts due Mr. Ratcliffe hereunder shall not be reduced or suspended if he accepts such subsequent employment. 2.8 Non-qualified Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans. Subsequent to a Change in Control, any claims by Mr. Ratcliffe for benefits under any of the Company's non-qualified retirement or deferred compensation plans shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the procedures and provisions set forth in Article III hereof and if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Ratcliffe's favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Ratcliffe's legal fees in the manner provided in Section 2.6 hereof. ARTICLE III - ARBITRATION 3.1 General. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Company's obligations to pay severance benefits under this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled and resolved solely by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") except as otherwise provided herein. The arbitration shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolution of any such claim for severance benefits and the arbitrators' award shall be final and binding. The provisions of this Article III are not intended to apply to any other disputes, claims or 30 controversies arising out of or relating to Mr. Ratcliffe's employment by the Company or the termination thereof. 3.2 Demand for Arbitration. Arbitration shall be initiated by serving a written notice of demand for arbitration to Mr. Ratcliffe, in the case of the Company, or to the Compensation Committee, in the case of Mr. Ratcliffe. 3.3 Law and Venue. The arbitrators shall apply the laws of the State of Georgia, except to the extent pre-empted by federal law, excluding any law which would require the use of the law of another state. The arbitration shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia. 3.4 Appointment of Arbitrators. Arbitrators shall be appointed within fifteen (15) business days following service of the demand for arbitration. The number of arbitrators shall be three. One arbitrator shall be appointed by Mr. Ratcliffe, one arbitrator shall be appointed by the Company, and the two arbitrators shall appoint a third. If the arbitrators cannot agree on a third arbitrator within thirty (30) business days after the service of demand for arbitration, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. 3.5 Costs. The arbitration filing fee shall be paid by Mr. Ratcliffe. All other costs of arbitration shall be borne equally by Mr. Ratcliffe and the Company, provided, however, that the Company shall reimburse such fees and costs in the event any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Ratcliffe's favor and Mr. Ratcliffe is reimbursed legal fees under Section 2.6 hereof. 3.6 Interim and Injunctive Relief. Nothing in this Article III is intended to preclude, upon application of either party, any court having jurisdiction from issuing and enforcing in any lawful manner such temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and other interim measures of relief as may be 31 necessary to prevent harm to either party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate pending the conclusion of arbitration proceedings pursuant to this Article III and nothing herein is intended to prevent any court from entering and enforcing in any lawful manner such judgments for permanent equitable relief as may be necessary to prevent harm to a party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate following the issuance of arbitral awards pursuant to this Article III. ARTICLE IV - TRANSFER OF EMPLOYMENT 4.1 Transfer of Employment. In the event that Mr. Ratcliffe's employment by the Company is terminated during the two year period following a Change in Control and Mr. Ratcliffe accepts employment by Southern or a another Southern Subsidiary, the Company shall assign this Agreement to Southern or such Southern Subsidiary, Southern shall accept such assignment or cause such Southern Subsidiary to accept such assignment, and such assignee shall become the "Company" for all purposes hereunder. ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS 5.1 Funding of Benefits. Unless the Board of Directors in its discretion determines otherwise, the amounts payable to Mr. Ratcliffe under the this Agreement shall not be funded in any manner and shall be paid by the Company out of its general assets, which assets are subject to the claims of the Company's creditors. 5.2 Withholding. There shall be deducted from the payment of any amount due under this Agreement the amount of any tax required by any governmental authority to be withheld and paid over by the Company to such governmental authority for the account of Mr. Ratcliffe. 32 5.3 Assignment. Neither Mr. Ratcliffe nor his beneficiaries shall have any rights to sell, assign, transfer, encumber, or otherwise convey the right to receive the payment of any amount due hereunder, which payment and the rights thereto are expressly declared to be nonassignable and nontransferable. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void and of no effect. 5.4 Interpretation. This Agreement is intended to comply with the provisions of Code Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder in order to avoid any additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1). In the event it is necessary to interpret the provisions of this Agreement for purposes of its operation, such interpretation shall, to the extent possible, be consistent with such intent. 5.5 Amendment and Termination. The Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a writing executed by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 1st day of May, 2007. THE SOUTHERN COMPANY By: /s/Patricia L. Roberts SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC. By: /s/Patricia L. Roberts MR. RATCLIFFE /s/David M. Ratcliffe David M. Ratcliffe 33 Exhibit A CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release The attached Waiver and Release is to be given to Mr. David M. Ratcliffe upon the occurrence of an event that triggers eligibility for severance benefits under the Change in Control Agreement, as described in Section 2.2 of such Agreement. 1 of 5 CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release I, David M. Ratcliffe, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Article II of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for receiving the severance and welfare benefits under Article II of the Agreement, I hereby voluntarily and irrevocably waive, release, dismiss with prejudice, and withdraw all claims, complaints, suits or demands of any kind whatsoever (whether known or unknown) which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Southern Company Services, Inc., Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Southern LINC, Southern Company Energy Solutions, L.L.C., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Telecom, Inc., Southern Company Management Development, Inc., and other current or former subsidiaries or affiliates of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers and attorneys (collectively, the "Releasees"), arising from or relating to (directly or indirectly) my employment or the termination of my employment or other events occurred as of the date of execution of this Agreement, including but not limited to: (a) claims for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 1981, the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 11141, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; (b) claims for violations of any other federal or state statute or regulation or local ordinance; (c) claims for lost or unpaid wages, compensation, or benefits, defamation, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, assault, battery, wrongful or constructive discharge, negligent hiring, retention or supervision, fraud, misrepresentation, conversion, tortious interference, breach of contract, or breach of fiduciary duty; 2 of 5 (d) claims to benefits under any bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company (except for those plans listed below); or (e) any other claims under state law arising in tort or contract. In signing this Agreement, I am not releasing any claims that may arise under the terms of this Agreement or which may arise out of events occurring after the date I execute this Agreement. I am also not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to receive under The Southern Company Pension Plan, The Southern Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan, The Southern Company Employee Savings Plan, The Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, The Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan or under any workers' compensation laws. However, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law (including protected activities described in Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act) or from communicating, either voluntarily or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. I understand and agree for a period of two (2) years after the date I execute this Agreement, I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all valuable, non-public, competitively sensitive data and information relating to the Releasees' business that is not generally known by or readily available to Releasees' competitors and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such information to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further understand and agree that I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all trade secrets of Releasees for as long as such items remain trade secrets under applicable law and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such trade secrets to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further agree to keep confidential and not disclose the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the benefits under the Agreement, except to my spouse, attorneys or financial advisors (who must be informed of and agree to be bound by the confidentiality provisions contained in this Agreement before I disclose any information to them about this Agreement), or where such disclosure is required by law. 3 of 5 I agree to return to the Company prior to my last day of employment all property of the Company, including but not limited to data, lists, information, memoranda, documents, identification cards, credit cards, parking cards, keys, computers, fax machines, beepers, phones, and files (including copies thereof). I understand and agree that I will not seek re-employment as an employee, leased employee or independent contractor with the Company or any Southern Company subsidiary or affiliate during the twenty-four (24) month period beginning immediately following my execution of this Agreement. I have carefully read this agreement and I fully understand all of the provisions of this Waiver. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver (including my attorney, accountant or tax advisor). Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice. I have had the opportunity to review and consider this Waiver for a period of at least twenty-one (21) days before signing it. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign this Waiver. In order to revoke this Waiver, I must deliver written notification of such revocation to the Compensation Committee. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. Revocation of this Waiver will not alter or change the termination of my employment by the Company. In signing this Waiver, I am not relying on any representation or statement (written or oral) not specifically set forth in this Waiver, the Agreement or by the company or any of its representatives with regard to the subject matter, basis, or effect of this Waiver or otherwise. I was not coerced, threatened, or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I am voluntarily signing and delivering this Waiver of my own free will. 4 of 5 I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights i may have. I understand I do not have to sign this Waiver. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby executes this Waiver this ____ day of ________________, in the year _____. --------------------------- David M. Ratcliffe Sworn to and subscribed to me this ___day of _________, ____ - -------------------------- Notary Public My Commission Expires: - --------------------------- (Notary Seal) Acknowledged and Accepted by the Company. By: ----------------------------------- Date: ----------------------------------- 5 of 5 EX-10.A.2 3 x10a2.txt Exhibit 10(a)2 AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") made and entered into by and between The Southern Company ("Southern"), Southern Company Services, Inc. (the "Company") and Mr. Thomas A. Fanning ("Mr. Fanning") (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties") is effective November 16, 2006. This Agreement amends and restates the Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement entered into by Mr. Fanning, Southern and the Company, effective June 1, 2004. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Mr. Fanning is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company; WHEREAS, the Company wishes to provide to Mr. Fanning certain severance benefits under certain circumstances following a change in control (as defined herein) of Southern or the Company; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and the agreements of the Parties set forth in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1 ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1.1 "Annual Compensation" shall mean Mr. Fanning's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan. 1.2 "Base Salary" shall mean Mr. Fanning's highest annual base salary rate during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 1.3 "Beneficial Ownership" shall mean beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. 1.4 "Benefit Index" shall mean the Hewitt Associates' Benefit Index(r), or if such index is no longer available, cannot be used, or if pursuant to Section 1.5 hereof another Benefits Consultant has been chosen by the Compensation Committee, such other comparable index utilized by the Benefits Consultant. 1.5 "Benefits Consultant" shall mean Hewitt Associates or such other nationally recognized employee benefits consulting firm as shall be designated in writing by the Compensation Committee upon the occurrence of a Preliminary Change in Control that would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control. 1.6 "Board of Directors" shall mean the board of directors of the Company. 1.7 "Business Combination" shall mean a reorganization, merger or consolidation of Southern or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Southern. 2 1.8 "Change in Control" shall mean, (a) with respect to Southern, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 20% or more of Southern's Voting Securities; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(a)(i) the following acquisitions of Southern's Voting Securities shall not constitute a Change in Control: (A) any acquisition directly from Southern; (B) any acquisition by Southern; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary; (D) any acquisition by a qualified pension plan or publicly held mutual fund; (E) any acquisition by an employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed exclusively of such employees; or (F) any Business Combination which would not otherwise constitute a Change in Control because of the application of clauses (A), (B) or (C) of Section 1.8(a)(iii); (ii) A change in the composition of the Southern Board whereby individuals who constitute the Incumbent Board cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Southern Board; or 3 (iii) The Consummation of a Business Combination, unless, following such Business Combination, all of the following three conditions are met: (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who held Beneficial Ownership, respectively, of Southern's Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination hold Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 65% or more of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of the corporation surviving or resulting from such Business Combination, (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such Business Combination holds Beneficial Ownership of all or substantially all of Southern's Voting Securities or all or substantially all of Southern's assets) (such surviving or resulting corporation to be referred to as "Surviving Company"), in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination, of Southern's Voting Securities; (B) no Person (excluding any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund, Group composed exclusively of Employees or employee benefit plan (or related trust) of Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or Surviving Company) holds Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 20% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of Surviving Company except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination; and 4 (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of Surviving Company were members of the Incumbent Board on the date of the Preliminary Change in Control. (b) with respect to the Company, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of the Company; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(b)(i), any acquisition by Mr. Fanning, any other employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed entirely of such employees, any qualified pension plan, any publicly held mutual fund or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary shall not constitute a Change in Control; (ii) The Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company ("Company Business Combination"), in each case, unless, following such Company Business Combination, Southern or a Southern Subsidiary Controls the corporation surviving or resulting from such Company Business Combination; or (iii) The Consummation of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to an entity which Southern or a Southern Subsidiary does not Control ("Subsidiary Change in Control"). 1.9 "COBRA Coverage" shall mean any continuation coverage to which Mr. Fanning or his dependents may be entitled pursuant to Code Section 4980B. 5 1.10 "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 1.11 "Common Stock" shall mean the common stock of Southern. 1.12 "Company" shall mean Southern Company Services, Inc., its successors and assigns. 1.13 "Compensation Committee" shall mean the Compensation and Management Succession Committee of the Southern Board. 1.14 "Consummation" shall mean the completion of the final act necessary to complete a transaction as a matter of law, including, but not limited to, any required approvals by the corporation's shareholders and board of directors, the transfer of legal and beneficial title to securities or assets and the final approval of the transaction by any applicable domestic or foreign governments or governmental agencies. 1.15 "Control" shall mean, in the case of a corporation, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of the combined voting power of the corporation's Voting Securities, or in the case of any other entity, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of such entity's voting equity interests. 1.16 "Economic Equivalent" or "Economic Equivalence" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.23(f) hereof. 6 1.17 "Employee Outplacement Program" shall mean the program established by the Company from time to time for the purpose of assisting employees in finding employment outside of the Company which provides for the following services: (a) self assessment, career decision and goal setting; (b) job market research and job sources; (c) networking and interviewing skills; (d) planning and implementation strategy; (e) resume writing, job hunting methods and salary negotiation; and (f) office support and job search resources. 1.18 "Company" shall mean Southern Company Services, Inc., its successors and assigns. 1.19 "Company Business Combination" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(ii) hereof. 1.20 "Equity Based Bonus Plan" shall mean a plan or arrangement that provides for the grant to participants of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock, phantom stock appreciation rights or any other similar rights the terms of which provide a participant with the potential to receive the benefit of any increase in value of the underlying equity or notional amount (e.g., number of phantom shares) from the date of grant through a subsequent date. 1.21 "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1.22 "Executive Employee" shall mean those employees of the Company of Grade Level 10 or above. 7 1.23 "Good Reason" shall mean, without Mr. Fanning's express written consent, after written notice to the Company, and after a thirty (30) day opportunity for the Company to cure, the continuing occurrence of any of the events described in Subsections (a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) or (d)(ii) of this Section 1.23. In the case of Mr. Fanning claiming benefits under this Agreement upon a Subsidiary Change in Control, the foregoing notice and opportunity to cure will be satisfied if Mr. Fanning provides to the Compensation Committee a copy of his written offer of employment by the acquiring company within thirty (30) days of such offer along with a written explanation describing how the terms of such offer satisfy the requirements of Subsections (a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) of this Section 1.23. The Compensation Committee shall make a determination of whether such written offer of employment satisfies the requirements of Sections 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof upon consultation with the Benefits Consultant and shall notify Mr. Fanning of its decision within thirty (30) days of receipt of Mr. Fanning's written offer of employment. Any dispute regarding the Compensation Committee's decision shall be resolved in accordance with Article III hereof. (a) Inconsistent Duties. (i) Change in Control. A meaningful and detrimental alteration in Mr. Fanning's position or in the nature or status of his responsibilities from those in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Fanning is offered employment with the acquiring employer with a job title, duties and status which are materially and detrimentally lower than Mr. Fanning's 8 job title, duties and status in effect at the Company as of the date the offer of employment is received. (b) Reduced Compensation. (i) Change in Control. A reduction of five percent (5%) or more by the Company in any of the following amounts of compensation expressed in subparagraphs (A), (B) or (C) hereof, except for a less than ten percent (10%), across-the-board reduction in such compensation amounts similarly affecting ninety-five percent (95%) or more of the Executive Employees eligible for such compensation: (A) Mr. Fanning's Base Salary; (B) the sum of Mr. Fanning's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan, as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated; or (C) the sum of Mr. Fanning's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan plus the Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Fanning is offered Base Salary, Target Bonus under the acquiring company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan and Target Bonus under the 9 acquiring company's Equity Based Bonus Plan that, in the aggregate, is less than ninety percent (95%) of Mr. Fanning's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan, plus Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day the offer of employment is received; (c) Relocation. (i) Company. A change in Mr. Fanning's work location to a location more than fifty (50) miles from the facility where Mr. Fanning was located on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, unless such new work location is within fifty (50) miles of Mr. Fanning's principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. The acceptance, if any, by Mr. Fanning of employment by the Company at a work location which is outside the fifty mile radius set forth in this Section 1.23(c) shall not be a waiver of Mr. Fanning's right to refuse subsequent transfer by the Company to a location which is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Fanning's principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, and such subsequent nonconsensual transfer shall be "Good Reason" under this Agreement; (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the case of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Fanning's work location under the terms of the offer of employment from the acquiring employer is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Fanning's work location at the Company as of the date the offer of employment by the acquiring employer is received. 10 (d) Benefits and Perquisites. (i) Change in Control - Retirement and Welfare Benefits. The taking of any action by the Company that would directly or indirectly cause a Material Reduction in the Retirement and Welfare Benefits to which Mr. Fanning is entitled under the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefit plans in which Mr. Fanning was participating on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Vacation and Paid Time Off. The failure by the Company to provide Mr. Fanning with the number of paid vacation days or, if applicable, paid time off days to which Mr. Fanning is entitled on the basis of years of service with the Company in accordance with the Company's normal vacation policy or the paid time off program (whichever applicable) in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated (except for across-the-board vacation policy or paid time off program changes or policy or program terminations similarly affecting at least ninety-five percent (95%) of all Executive Employees of the Company). (iii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Fanning is offered a package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits by the acquiring employer that is not Economically Equivalent, as determined under Sections 1.23(f) and (g) hereof. (e) Adoption of Severance Agreement. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if the offer of employment by the acquiring employer does not include an agreement to enter into a 11 severance agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto. (f) Economic Equivalence. For purposes of Section 1.23(d)(iii) above, an acquiring employer's package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits shall be considered Economically Equivalent if, in the written opinion of the Benefits Consultant, the anticipated, employer-provided value of what Mr. Fanning is expected to derive from the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits is equal to or greater than ninety percent (90%) of such value Mr. Fanning would have derived from the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefits using the Benefit Index. (g) Benefit Index Guidelines. For purposes of Section 1.23(f) above, the following guidelines shall be followed by the Company, the acquiring employer and the Benefits Consultant in the performance of the Benefit Index calculations: (i) Upon a Preliminary Change in Control that if Consummated would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control, the Company and the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits Consultant the applicable benefit plan provisions for the plan year in which the Subsidiary Change in Control is anticipated to occur. Plan provisions for the immediately preceding plan year may be provided if the Benefits Consultant determines that there have been no changes to such plans that would materially affect the determination of Economic Equivalence. If the acquiring employer's relevant plan provisions have not previously been included in the Benefits Consultant's Benefit Index database, the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits 12 Consultant such plan information as the Benefits Consultant shall request in writing as soon as practicable following such request. The Compensation Committees shall take such action as is reasonably required to facilitate the transfer of such information from the acquiring employer to the Benefits Consultant. (ii) The standard Benefit Index assumptions for the plan year from which the plan provisions are taken shall be used. (iii) The Company shall provide to the Benefit Consultant actual data for its Employees. (iv) The determination of whether or not the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits are Economically Equivalent to the Retirement and Welfare Benefits provided to Mr. Fanning by the Company shall be determined on an aggregate basis. All assessments shall consider all benefits in total and no individual-by-individual, plan-by-plan determination of Economic Equivalence shall be made. 1.24 "Group" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act. 1.25 "Group Health Plan" shall mean the group health plan covering Mr. Fanning, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.26 "Group Life Insurance Plan" shall mean the group life insurance plan covering Mr. Fanning, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.27 "Incumbent Board" shall mean those individuals who constitute the Southern Board as of February 23, 2006, plus any individual who shall become a director subsequent to such date whose election or nomination for election by Southern's shareholders was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no 13 individual who shall become a director of the Southern Board subsequent to February 23, 2006 whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (within the meaning of Rule 14a-11 of the Regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Southern Board shall be a member of the Incumbent Board. 1.28 "Long Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of more than twelve months. 1.29 "Month of Service" shall mean any calendar month during which Mr. Fanning has worked at least one (1) hour or was on approved leave of absence while in the employ of the Company or any other Southern Subsidiary. 1.30 "Material Reduction" shall mean (i) any change in a retirement plan or arrangement that has the effect of reducing the present value of the projected benefits to be provided to Mr. Fanning by five percent (5%) or more, (ii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in medical, health and accident and disability benefits as a percentage of premiums or premium equivalents in accordance with the Company's prior practice as measured over a period of the three previous plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated, or (iii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in employer matching funds as a percentage of employee contributions in accordance with the Company's prior practice measured over a period of the previous three plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 14 1.31 "Omnibus Plan" shall mean the Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, and the Design and Administrative Specifications duly adopted thereunder, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.32 "Pension Plan" shall mean The Southern Company Pension Plan or any successor thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.33 "Performance Dividend Program" or "PDP" shall mean the Performance Dividend Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.34 "Performance Pay Program" or "PPP" shall mean the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.35 "Person" shall mean any individual, entity or group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of Exchange Act. 1.36 "Preliminary Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following as administratively determined by the Southern Committee. (a) Southern or the Company has entered into a written agreement, such as, but not limited to, a letter of intent, which, if Consummated, would result in a Change in Control; (b) Southern, the Company or any Person publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if Consummated, would result in a Change of Control under circumstances where the Consummation of the announced action or intended action is legally and financially possible; 15 (c) Any Person achieves the Beneficial Ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the Common Stock; or (d) The Southern Board or the Board of Directors has declared that a Preliminary Change of Control has occurred. 1.37 "Retirement and Welfare Benefits" shall mean benefits provided by the following types of plans and arrangements: pension plans, defined contribution plans (matched savings, profit sharing, money purchase, ESOP, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for death benefits while employed or retired (life insurance, survivor income, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for short-term disability benefits (including accident and sick time), plans providing for long-term disability benefits, plans providing health-care benefits (including reimbursements during active employment or retirement related to expenses for medical, vision, hearing, dental, and similar plans and arrangements). 1.38 "Separation Date" shall mean the date on which Mr. Fanning's employment with the Company is terminated; provided, however, that solely for purposes of Section 2.2(c) hereof, if, upon termination of employment with the Company, Mr. Fanning is deemed to have retired pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. Fanning's Separation Date shall be the effective date of his retirement pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.39 "Short Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of twelve months or less. 1.40 "Southern" shall mean The Southern Company, its successors and assigns. 1.41 "Southern Board" shall mean the board of directors of Southern. 16 1.42 "Southern Committee" shall mean the committee comprised of the Chairman of the Southern Board, the Chief Financial Officer of Southern and the General Counsel of Southern. 1.43 "Southern Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation or other entity Controlled by Southern or another Southern Subsidiary. 1.44 "Subsidiary Change in Control" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(iii) hereof. 1.45 "Target Bonus" shall mean the amount of incentive compensation expressed as either a percent of salary or pay, an expected dollar amount, the number of awards granted or such other quantifiable measure to determine the amount to be paid or awards granted under the terms of the respective Short Term Bonus Plan, Long Term Bonus Plan or Equity Based Bonus Plan, as used by the Company or respective acquiring employer to measure the market competitiveness of its employee compensation programs. 1.46 "Termination for Cause" or "Cause" shall mean Mr. Fanning's termination of employment with the Company upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The willful and continued failure by Mr. Fanning to substantially perform his duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from Mr. Fanning's Total Disability or from Mr. Fanning's retirement or any such actual or anticipated failure resulting from termination by Mr. Fanning for Good Reason) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to him by the Southern Board, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Southern Board believes Mr. Fanning has not substantially performed his duties; or 17 (b) The willful engaging by Mr. Fanning in conduct that is demonstrably and materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise, including but not limited to any of the following: (i) any willful act involving fraud or dishonesty in the course of Mr. Fanning's employment by the Company; (ii) the willful carrying out of any activity or the making of any statement by Mr. Fanning which would materially prejudice or impair the good name and standing of the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary or would bring the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary into contempt, ridicule or would reasonably shock or offend any community in which the Company, Southern or such other Southern Subsidiary is located; (iii) attendance by Mr. Fanning at work in a state of intoxication or otherwise being found in possession at his workplace of any prohibited drug or substance, possession of which would amount to a criminal offense; (iv) violation of the Company's policies on drug and alcohol usage, fitness for duty requirements or similar policies as may exist from time to time as adopted by the Company's safety officer; (v) assault or other act of violence by Mr. Fanning against any person during the course of employment; or (vi) Mr. Fanning's indictment for any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. 18 No act or failure to act by Mr. Fanning shall be deemed "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by Mr. Fanning not in good faith and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. Fanning shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to him a copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Southern Board at a meeting called and held for such purpose (after reasonable notice to Mr. Fanning and an opportunity for him, together with counsel, to be heard before the Southern Board), finding that, in the good faith opinion of the Southern Board, Mr. Fanning was guilty of conduct set forth in Section 1.46(a) or (b) hereof and specifying the particulars thereof in detail. 1.47 "Total Disability" shall mean total disability under the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.48 "Voting Securities" shall mean the outstanding voting securities of a corporation entitling the holder thereof to vote generally in the election of such corporation's directors. 1.49 "Waiver and Release" shall mean the Waiver and Release substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto. 1.50 "Year of Service" shall mean an Employee's Months of Service divided by twelve (12) rounded to the nearest whole year, rounding up if the remaining number of months is seven (7) or greater and rounding down if the remaining number of months is less than seven (7). If an Employee has a break in his service with his Employing Company, he will receive credit under this Plan for the service prior to the break in service only if the break in service was less than five years and his service prior to the break exceeds the length of the break in service. 19 ARTICLE II - SEVERANCE BENEFITS 2.1 Eligibility. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, if Mr. Fanning's employment is involuntarily terminated by the Company at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company for reasons other than Cause or if Mr. Fanning voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for Good Reason at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company, he shall be entitled to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2 hereof, subject to the terms and conditions described in this Article II. (b) Limits on Eligibility. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Mr. Fanning shall not be eligible to receive benefits under this Plan if Mr. Fanning : (i) is not actively at work on his Separation Date, unless Mr. Fanning is capable of returning to work within twelve (12) weeks of the beginning of any leave of absence from work; (ii) voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for other than Good Reason; (iii) has his employment terminated by the Company for Cause; (iv) accepts the transfer of his employment to Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or any employer that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of Southern; 20 (v) accepts the transfer of his employment to any employer (or its affiliate) that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of a Southern Subsidiary or the Company and becomes an employee of any such employer (or its affiliate) following such acquisition (provided, however, that if Mr. Fanning would otherwise have been entitled to severance benefits under this Agreement but for this Section 2.1(b)(v), Mr. Fanning shall be eligible for benefits under this Agreement except for those outplacement, severance and welfare benefits described in Sections 2.2(a), (b) and (c) hereof); (vi) is involuntarily separated from service with the Company after refusing an offer of employment by Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, under circumstances where the terms of such offer would not have amounted to Good Reason for voluntary termination of employment from the Company by comparing each item of compensation and benefits of such offer of employment as set forth in Section 1.23(a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) and (d)(ii) above, with such items of compensation and benefits to which he is entitled at the Company as of the day immediately preceding the day of such offer of employment; (vii) refuses an offer of employment by an acquiring employer in a Subsidiary Change in Control under circumstances where such offer does not provide Good Reason under the requirements of Section 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof. (viii) elects to receive the benefits of any other voluntary or involuntary severance, separation or outplacement program, plan or agreement maintained by the Company in lieu of benefits under this 21 Agreement; provided however, that the receipt of benefits under any retention plan or agreement shall not be deemed to be the receipt of benefits under any severance, separation or outplacement program for purposes of this Agreement. 2.2 Severance Benefits. Upon the Company's receipt of an effective Waiver and Release, Mr. Fanning shall be entitled to receive the following severance benefits: (a) Employee Outplacement Services. Mr. Fanning shall be eligible to participate in the Employee Outplacement Program, which program shall not be less than six (6) months duration measured from Mr. Fanning's Separation Date. (b) Severance Amount. Mr. Fanning shall be paid in cash an amount equal to three times his Annual Compensation (the "Severance Amount"). If any portion of the Severance Amount constitutes an "excess parachute payment" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Excess Parachute Payment")), the Company shall pay to Mr. Fanning an additional amount calculated by determining the amount of tax under Code Section 4999 that he otherwise would have paid on any Excess Parachute Payment with respect to the Change in Control and dividing such amount by a decimal determined by adding the tax rate under Code Section 4999 ("Excise Tax"), the hospital insurance tax under Code Section 3101(b) ("HI Tax") and federal and state income tax measured at the highest marginal rates ("Income Tax") and subtracting such result from the number one (1) (the "280G Gross-up"); provided, however, that no 280G Gross-up shall be paid unless the Severance Amount plus all other "parachute payments" to Mr. Fanning under Code Section 280G exceeds three (3) times Mr. Fanning's "base amount" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Base Amount")) by ten percent (10%) or more; provided further, that if no 280G Gross-up is paid, the Severance Amount shall be capped at three (3) times Mr. Fanning's 22 Base Amount, less all other "parachute payments" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G) received by Mr. Fanning, less one dollar (the "Capped Amount"), if the Capped Amount, reduced by HI Tax and Income Tax, exceeds what otherwise would have been the Severance Amount, reduced by HI Tax, Income Tax and Excise Tax. For purposes of this Section 2.2(b), whether any amount would constitute an Excess Parachute Payment and any other calculations of tax, e.g., Excise Tax, HI Tax, Income Tax, etc., or other amounts, e.g., Base Amount, Capped Amount, etc., shall be determined by a nationally recognized firm specializing in federal income taxes as selected by the Compensation Committee, and such calculations or determinations shall be binding upon Mr. Fanning, Southern and the Company. (c) Welfare Benefit. (i) Except as provided in Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. Fanning shall be eligible to participate in the Company's Group Health Plan for a period of six (6) months for each of Mr. Fanning's Years of Service, not to exceed a period of five (5) years, beginning on the first day of the first month following Mr. Fanning's Separation Date unless otherwise specifically provided under such plan, upon Mr. Fanning's payment of both the Company's and Mr. Fanning's premium under such plan. Mr. Fanning shall also be entitled to elect coverage under the Group Health Plan for his dependents who are participating in the Group Health Plan on Mr. Fanning's Separation Date (and for such other dependents as may be entitled to coverage under the provisions of the 23 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) for the duration of Mr. Fanning's extended medical coverage under this Section 2.2(c) to the extent such dependents remain eligible for dependent coverage under the terms of the Group Health Plan. (ii) The extended medical coverage afforded to Mr. Fanning pursuant to this Section 2.2(c) as well as the premiums to be paid by Mr. Fanning in connection with such coverage shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Group Health Plan and shall be subject to any changes in the terms and conditions of the Group Health Plan as well as any future increases in premiums under the Group Health Plan. The premiums to be paid by Mr. Fanning in connection with this extended coverage shall be due on the first day of each month; provided, however, that if Mr. Fanning fails to pay his premium within thirty (30) days of its due date, his extended coverage shall be terminated. (iii) Any Group Health Plan coverage provided under this Section 2.2(c) shall be a part of and not in addition to any COBRA Coverage which Mr. Fanning or his dependent may elect. In the event that Mr. Fanning or his dependent becomes eligible to be covered, by virtue of re-employment or otherwise, by any employer-sponsored group health plan or is eligible for coverage under any government-sponsored health plan during the above period, coverage under the Company's Group Health Plan available to Mr. Fanning or his dependent by virtue of the provisions of this Article II shall terminate, except as may otherwise be required by law, and shall not be renewed. It shall be the duty of Mr. Fanning to inform the Company of his eligibility to participate in any such health plan. 24 (iv) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.3 hereof, regardless of whether Mr. Fanning elects the extended coverage described in Section 2.2(c) hereof, the Company shall pay to Mr. Fanning a cash amount equal to the Company's and Mr. Fanning's cost of premiums for three (3) years of coverage under the Group Health Plan and Group Life Insurance Plan, as such Plans were in effect as of the date of the Change in Control. (d) Stock Option Vesting. The provisions of this Section 2.2(d) shall apply to any equity based awards under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(d) by reference. (i) Any of Mr. Fanning's Options and Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding as of the Separation Date which are not then exercisable and vested, shall become fully exercisable and vested; provided, that in the case of a Stock Appreciation Right, if Mr. Fanning is subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, such Stock Appreciation Right shall not become fully vested and exercisable at such time if such actions would result in liability to Mr. Fanning under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, provided further that any such actions not taken as a result of the rules under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act shall be effected as of the first date that such activity would no longer result in liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. (ii) The restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to any of Mr. Fanning's Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units as of the Separation Date shall lapse, and such Restricted Stock and Restricted 25 Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions and limitations and become fully vested and transferable. (e) Performance Pay Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(e) shall apply to the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(e) by reference. Provided Mr. Fanning is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PPP, if the PPP is in place as of Mr. Fanning's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Fanning is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Fanning shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of his Cash-Based Award under the PPP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance under the PPP and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (f) Performance Dividend Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(f) shall apply to the Performance Dividend Program, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(f) by reference. Provided Mr. Fanning is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PDP, if the PDP is in place through Mr. Fanning's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Fanning is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Fanning shall be entitled to receive cash for each such Cash-Based Award under the PDP held as of such date based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance under the PDP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, and the sum of the quarterly dividends declared on the Common Stock in the performance year of and prior to the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(f), payout of each Cash-Based Award under the PDP shall be based upon the performance measurement period that would 26 otherwise have ended on December 31st of the year in which Mr. Fanning's Separation Date occurs, all other remaining PPP performance measurement periods shall terminate with respect to Mr. Fanning and no payment to Mr. Fanning shall be made with respect thereto. (g) Other Short Term Incentives Under the Omnibus Plan. The provisions of this Section 2.2(g) shall apply to Performance Unit or Performance Share awards under the Omnibus Plan. Provided Mr. Fanning is not otherwise entitled to a Performance Unit/Share award under the Omnibus Plan, Mr. Fanning shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of the value of his Performance Units and/or Performance Shares for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (h) Other Short-Term Incentive Plans. The provisions of this Section 2.2(h) shall apply to Mr. Fanning to the extent that he, as of the date of the Change in Control, is a participant in any other "short term incentive compensation plan" not otherwise previously referred to in this Section 2.2. Provided Mr. Fanning is not otherwise entitled to a plan payout under any change in control provisions of such plans, if the "short term incentive compensation plan" is in place through Mr. Fanning's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Fanning is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Fanning shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to his award under the Company's "short term incentive compensation plan" for the annual performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at Mr. Fanning's target performance level and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the annual performance period until the Separation Date. For purposes of this 27 Section 2.2(h), the term "short term incentive compensation plan" shall mean any incentive compensation plan or arrangement adopted in writing by the Company which provides for annual, recurring compensatory bonuses to participants based upon articulated performance criteria, and which have been identified by the Compensation Committee and listed on Exhibit B hereto, which may be amended from time to time to reflect plan additions, terminations and amendments. (i) Pro rata Calculation. For purposes of calculating any pro rata Cash-Based Awards under Section 2.2(e), (f), (g) and (h) hereof, a month shall not be considered if the determining event occurs on or before the 14th day of the month, and a month shall be considered if the determining event occurs on or after the 15th day of the month. (j) No Duplicate Benefits. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.2 to the contrary, in the event that Mr. Fanning has received or is entitled to receive a Cash-Based Award under the PPP or the PDP as determined under the provisions of the Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan (the "BPP") for the Performance Period which includes Mr. Fanning's Separation Date, then the amount of any such Cash-Based Award under this Plan shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar by any such amount received or to be received under the BPP. 2.3 Coordination with Retiree Medical and Life Insurance Coverage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, if Mr. Fanning is otherwise eligible to retire pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, he shall be deemed to have retired for purposes of all employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company of which Mr. Fanning is a participant. If Mr. Fanning is deemed to have retired in accordance with the preceding sentence, he shall not be eligible to 28 receive the benefits described in Section 2.2(c) hereof if, upon his Separation Date, Mr. Fanning becomes eligible to receive the retiree medical and life insurance coverage provided to certain retirees pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, the Group Health Plan and the Group Life Insurance Plan. 2.4 Payment of Benefits. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.4(b) hereof, the total amount payable under this Article II shall be paid to Mr. Fanning in one (1) lump sum payment within two (2) payroll periods of the later of the following to occur: (a) Mr. Fanning's Separation Date, or (b) the tender to the Company by Mr. Fanning of an effective Waiver and Release in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto and the expiration of any applicable revocation period for such waiver. In the event of a dispute with respect to liability or amount of any benefit due hereunder, an effective Waiver and Release shall be tendered at the time of final resolution of any such dispute when payment is tendered by the Company. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.4(a) above, if the Compensation Committee determines that it is necessary to delay any payment under this Article II in order to avoid any tax liability pursuant to Code Section 409A(a)(1), such payment shall be delayed for the period set forth in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and such delayed payment shall bear a reasonable rate of interest as determined by the Compensation Committee. 2.5 Benefits in the Event of Death. In the event of Mr. Fanning's death prior to the payment of all benefits due under this Article II, Mr. Fanning's estate shall be entitled to receive as due any amounts not yet paid under this Article II upon the tender by the executor or administrator of the estate of an effective Waiver and Release. 29 2.6 Legal Fees. In the event of a dispute between Mr. Fanning and the Company with regard to any amounts due hereunder, if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Fanning's favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Fanning's legal fees incurred with respect to all issues in such dispute in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). 2.7 No Mitigation. Mr. Fanning shall have no duty or obligation to seek other employment following his Separation Date and, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 2.1(b) hereof, the amounts due Mr. Fanning hereunder shall not be reduced or suspended if he accepts such subsequent employment. 2.8 Non-qualified Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans. Subsequent to a Change in Control, any claims by Mr. Fanning for benefits under any of the Company's non-qualified retirement or deferred compensation plans shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the procedures and provisions set forth in Article III hereof and if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Fanning's favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Fanning's legal fees in the manner provided in Section 2.6 hereof. ARTICLE III - ARBITRATION 3.1 General. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Company's obligations to pay severance benefits under this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled and resolved solely by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") except as otherwise provided herein. The arbitration shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolution of any such claim for severance benefits and the arbitrators' award shall be final and binding. The provisions of this Article III are not intended to apply to any other disputes, claims or 30 controversies arising out of or relating to Mr. Fanning's employment by the Company or the termination thereof. 3.2 Demand for Arbitration. Arbitration shall be initiated by serving a written notice of demand for arbitration to Mr. Fanning, in the case of the Company, or to the Compensation Committee, in the case of Mr. Fanning. 3.3 Law and Venue. The arbitrators shall apply the laws of the State of Georgia, except to the extent pre-empted by federal law, excluding any law which would require the use of the law of another state. The arbitration shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia. 3.4 Appointment of Arbitrators. Arbitrators shall be appointed within fifteen (15) business days following service of the demand for arbitration. The number of arbitrators shall be three. One arbitrator shall be appointed by Mr. Fanning, one arbitrator shall be appointed by the Company, and the two arbitrators shall appoint a third. If the arbitrators cannot agree on a third arbitrator within thirty (30) business days after the service of demand for arbitration, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. 3.5 Costs. The arbitration filing fee shall be paid by Mr. Fanning. All other costs of arbitration shall be borne equally by Mr. Fanning and the Company, provided, however, that the Company shall reimburse such fees and costs in the event any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Fanning's favor and Mr. Fanning is reimbursed legal fees under Section 2.6 hereof. 3.6 Interim and Injunctive Relief. Nothing in this Article III is intended to preclude, upon application of either party, any court having jurisdiction from issuing and enforcing in any lawful manner such temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and other interim measures of relief as may be 31 necessary to prevent harm to either party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate pending the conclusion of arbitration proceedings pursuant to this Article III and nothing herein is intended to prevent any court from entering and enforcing in any lawful manner such judgments for permanent equitable relief as may be necessary to prevent harm to a party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate following the issuance of arbitral awards pursuant to this Article III. ARTICLE IV - TRANSFER OF EMPLOYMENT 4.1 Transfer of Employment. In the event that Mr. Fanning's employment by the Company is terminated during the two year period following a Change in Control and Mr. Fanning accepts employment by Southern or a another Southern Subsidiary, the Company shall assign this Agreement to Southern or such Southern Subsidiary, Southern shall accept such assignment or cause such Southern Subsidiary to accept such assignment, and such assignee shall become the "Company" for all purposes hereunder. ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS 5.1 Funding of Benefits. Unless the Board of Directors in its discretion determines otherwise, the amounts payable to Mr. Fanning under the this Agreement shall not be funded in any manner and shall be paid by the Company out of its general assets, which assets are subject to the claims of the Company's creditors. 5.2 Withholding. There shall be deducted from the payment of any amount due under this Agreement the amount of any tax required by any governmental authority to be withheld and paid over by the Company to such governmental authority for the account of Mr. Fanning. 32 5.3 Assignment. Neither Mr. Fanning nor his beneficiaries shall have any rights to sell, assign, transfer, encumber, or otherwise convey the right to receive the payment of any amount due hereunder, which payment and the rights thereto are expressly declared to be nonassignable and nontransferable. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void and of no effect. 5.4 Interpretation. This Agreement is intended to comply with the provisions of Code Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder in order to avoid any additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1). In the event it is necessary to interpret the provisions of this Agreement for purposes of its operation, such interpretation shall, to the extent possible, be consistent with such intent. 5.5 Amendment and Termination. The Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a writing executed by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 1st day of May, 2007. THE SOUTHERN COMPANY By: /s/David M. Ratcliffe SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC. By: /s/Robert A. Bell MR. FANNING /s/Thomas A. Fanning Thomas A. Fanning 33 Exhibit A CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release The attached Waiver and Release is to be given to Mr. Thomas A. Fanning upon the occurrence of an event that triggers eligibility for severance benefits under the Change in Control Agreement, as described in Section 2.2 of such Agreement. 1 of 5 CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release I, Thomas A. Fanning, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Article II of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for receiving the severance and welfare benefits under Article II of the Agreement, I hereby voluntarily and irrevocably waive, release, dismiss with prejudice, and withdraw all claims, complaints, suits or demands of any kind whatsoever (whether known or unknown) which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Southern Company Services, Inc., Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Southern LINC, Southern Company Energy Solutions, L.L.C., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Telecom, Inc., Southern Company Management Development, Inc., and other current or former subsidiaries or affiliates of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers and attorneys (collectively, the "Releasees"), arising from or relating to (directly or indirectly) my employment or the termination of my employment or other events occurred as of the date of execution of this Agreement, including but not limited to: (a) claims for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 1981, the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 11141, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; (b) claims for violations of any other federal or state statute or regulation or local ordinance; (c) claims for lost or unpaid wages, compensation, or benefits, defamation, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, assault, battery, wrongful or constructive discharge, negligent hiring, retention or supervision, fraud, misrepresentation, conversion, tortious interference, breach of contract, or breach of fiduciary duty; 2 of 5 (d) claims to benefits under any bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company (except for those plans listed below); or (e) any other claims under state law arising in tort or contract. In signing this Agreement, I am not releasing any claims that may arise under the terms of this Agreement or which may arise out of events occurring after the date I execute this Agreement. I am also not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to receive under The Southern Company Pension Plan, The Southern Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan, The Southern Company Employee Savings Plan, The Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, The Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan or under any workers' compensation laws. However, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law (including protected activities described in Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act) or from communicating, either voluntarily or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. I understand and agree for a period of two (2) years after the date I execute this Agreement, I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all valuable, non-public, competitively sensitive data and information relating to the Releasees' business that is not generally known by or readily available to Releasees' competitors and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such information to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further understand and agree that I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all trade secrets of Releasees for as long as such items remain trade secrets under applicable law and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such trade secrets to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further agree to keep confidential and not disclose the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the benefits under the Agreement, except to my spouse, attorneys or financial advisors (who must be informed of and agree to be bound by the confidentiality provisions contained in this Agreement before I disclose any information to them about this Agreement), or where such disclosure is required by law. 3 of 5 I agree to return to the Company prior to my last day of employment all property of the Company, including but not limited to data, lists, information, memoranda, documents, identification cards, credit cards, parking cards, keys, computers, fax machines, beepers, phones, and files (including copies thereof). I understand and agree that I will not seek re-employment as an employee, leased employee or independent contractor with the Company or any Southern Company subsidiary or affiliate during the twenty-four (24) month period beginning immediately following my execution of this Agreement. I have carefully read this agreement and I fully understand all of the provisions of this Waiver. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver (including my attorney, accountant or tax advisor). Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice. I have had the opportunity to review and consider this Waiver for a period of at least twenty-one (21) days before signing it. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign this Waiver. In order to revoke this Waiver, I must deliver written notification of such revocation to the Compensation Committee. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. Revocation of this Waiver will not alter or change the termination of my employment by the Company. In signing this Waiver, I am not relying on any representation or statement (written or oral) not specifically set forth in this Waiver, the Agreement or by the company or any of its representatives with regard to the subject matter, basis, or effect of this Waiver or otherwise. I was not coerced, threatened, or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I am voluntarily signing and delivering this Waiver of my own free will. 4 of 5 I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have. I understand I do not have to sign this Waiver. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby executes this Waiver this ____ day of ________________, in the year _____. --------------------------- Thomas A. Fanning Sworn to and subscribed to me this ___day of _________, ____ - -------------------------- Notary Public My Commission Expires: - --------------------------- (Notary Seal) Acknowledged and Accepted by the Company. By: ----------------------------------- Date: ----------------------------------- 5 of 5 EX-10.A.3 4 x10a3.txt Exhibit 10(a)3 AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") made and entered into by and between The Southern Company ("Southern"), Georgia Power Company (the "Company") and Mr. Michael D. Garrett ("Mr. Garrett ") (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties") is effective November 16, 2006. This Agreement amends and restates the Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement entered into by Mr. Garrett, Southern and the Company, effective June 1, 2004. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company; WHEREAS, the Company wishes to provide to Mr. Garrett certain severance benefits under certain circumstances following a change in control (as defined herein) of Southern or the Company; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and the agreements of the Parties set forth in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1 ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1.1 "Annual Compensation" shall mean Mr. Garrett's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan. 1.2 "Base Salary" shall mean Mr. Garrett's highest annual base salary rate during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 1.3 "Beneficial Ownership" shall mean beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. 1.4 "Benefit Index" shall mean the Hewitt Associates' Benefit Index(r), or if such index is no longer available, cannot be used, or if pursuant to Section 1.5 hereof another Benefits Consultant has been chosen by the Compensation Committee, such other comparable index utilized by the Benefits Consultant. 1.5 "Benefits Consultant" shall mean Hewitt Associates or such other nationally recognized employee benefits consulting firm as shall be designated in writing by the Compensation Committee upon the occurrence of a Preliminary Change in Control that would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control. 1.6 "Board of Directors" shall mean the board of directors of the Company. 1.7 "Business Combination" shall mean a reorganization, merger or consolidation of Southern or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Southern. 2 1.8 "Change in Control" shall mean, (a) with respect to Southern, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 20% or more of Southern's Voting Securities; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(a)(i) the following acquisitions of Southern's Voting Securities shall not constitute a Change in Control: (A) any acquisition directly from Southern; (B) any acquisition by Southern; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary; (D) any acquisition by a qualified pension plan or publicly held mutual fund; (E) any acquisition by an employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed exclusively of such employees; or (F) any Business Combination which would not otherwise constitute a Change in Control because of the application of clauses (A), (B) or (C) of Section 1.8(a)(iii); (ii) A change in the composition of the Southern Board whereby individuals who constitute the Incumbent Board cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Southern Board; or 3 (iii) The Consummation of a Business Combination, unless, following such Business Combination, all of the following three conditions are met: (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who held Beneficial Ownership, respectively, of Southern's Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination hold Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 65% or more of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of the corporation surviving or resulting from such Business Combination, (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such Business Combination holds Beneficial Ownership of all or substantially all of Southern's Voting Securities or all or substantially all of Southern's assets) (such surviving or resulting corporation to be referred to as "Surviving Company"), in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination, of Southern's Voting Securities; (B) no Person (excluding any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund, Group composed exclusively of Employees or employee benefit plan (or related trust) of Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or Surviving Company) holds Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 20% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of Surviving Company except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination; and 4 (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of Surviving Company were members of the Incumbent Board on the date of the Preliminary Change in Control. (b) with respect to the Company, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of the Company; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(b)(i), any acquisition by Mr. Garrett, any other employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed entirely of such employees, any qualified pension plan, any publicly held mutual fund or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary shall not constitute a Change in Control; (ii) The Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company ("Company Business Combination"), in each case, unless, following such Company Business Combination, Southern or a Southern Subsidiary Controls the corporation surviving or resulting from such Company Business Combination; or (iii) The Consummation of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to an entity which Southern or a Southern Subsidiary does not Control ("Subsidiary Change in Control"). 1.9 "COBRA Coverage" shall mean any continuation coverage to which Mr. Garrett or his dependents may be entitled pursuant to Code Section 4980B. 5 1.10 "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 1.11 "Common Stock" shall mean the common stock of Southern. 1.12 "Company" shall mean Georgia Power Company, its successors and assigns. 1.13 "Compensation Committee" shall mean the Compensation and Management Succession Committee of the Southern Board. 1.14 "Consummation" shall mean the completion of the final act necessary to complete a transaction as a matter of law, including, but not limited to, any required approvals by the corporation's shareholders and board of directors, the transfer of legal and beneficial title to securities or assets and the final approval of the transaction by any applicable domestic or foreign governments or governmental agencies. 1.15 "Control" shall mean, in the case of a corporation, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of the combined voting power of the corporation's Voting Securities, or in the case of any other entity, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of such entity's voting equity interests. 1.16 "Economic Equivalent" or "Economic Equivalence" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.23(f) hereof. 6 1.17 "Employee Outplacement Program" shall mean the program established by the Company from time to time for the purpose of assisting employees in finding employment outside of the Company which provides for the following services: (a) self assessment, career decision and goal setting; (b) job market research and job sources; (c) networking and interviewing skills; (d) planning and implementation strategy; (e) resume writing, job hunting methods and salary negotiation; and (f) office support and job search resources. 1.18 "Company" shall mean Georgia Power Company, its successors and assigns. 1.19 "Company Business Combination" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(ii) hereof. 1.20 "Equity Based Bonus Plan" shall mean a plan or arrangement that provides for the grant to participants of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock, phantom stock appreciation rights or any other similar rights the terms of which provide a participant with the potential to receive the benefit of any increase in value of the underlying equity or notional amount (e.g., number of phantom shares) from the date of grant through a subsequent date. 1.21 "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1.22 "Executive Employee" shall mean those employees of the Company of Grade Level 10 or above. 7 1.23 "Good Reason" shall mean, without Mr. Garrett's express written consent, after written notice to the Company, and after a thirty (30) day opportunity for the Company to cure, the continuing occurrence of any of the events described in Subsections (a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) or (d)(ii) of this Section 1.23. In the case of Mr. Garrett claiming benefits under this Agreement upon a Subsidiary Change in Control, the foregoing notice and opportunity to cure will be satisfied if Mr. Garrett provides to the Compensation Committee a copy of his written offer of employment by the acquiring company within thirty (30) days of such offer along with a written explanation describing how the terms of such offer satisfy the requirements of Subsections (a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) of this Section 1.23. The Compensation Committee shall make a determination of whether such written offer of employment satisfies the requirements of Sections 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof upon consultation with the Benefits Consultant and shall notify Mr. Garrett of its decision within thirty (30) days of receipt of Mr. Garrett's written offer of employment. Any dispute regarding the Compensation Committee's decision shall be resolved in accordance with Article III hereof. (a) Inconsistent Duties. (i) Change in Control. A meaningful and detrimental alteration in Mr. Garrett's position or in the nature or status of his responsibilities from those in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Garrett is offered employment with the acquiring employer with a job title, duties and status which are materially and detrimentally lower than Mr. Garrett's 8 job title, duties and status in effect at the Company as of the date the offer of employment is received. (b) Reduced Compensation. (i) Change in Control. A reduction of five percent (5%) or more by the Company in any of the following amounts of compensation expressed in subparagraphs (A), (B) or (C) hereof, except for a less than ten percent (10%), across-the-board reduction in such compensation amounts similarly affecting ninety-five percent (95%) or more of the Executive Employees eligible for such compensation: (A) Mr. Garrett's Base Salary; (B) the sum of Mr. Garrett's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan, as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated; or (C) the sum of Mr. Garrett's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan plus the Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Garrett is offered Base Salary, Target Bonus under the acquiring company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan and Target Bonus under the acquiring company's Equity Based Bonus Plan that, in the aggregate, is 9 less than ninety percent (95%) of Mr. Garrett's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan, plus Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day the offer of employment is received; (c) Relocation. (i) Company. A change in Mr. Garrett's work location to a location more than fifty (50) miles from the facility where Mr. Garrett was located on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, unless such new work location is within fifty (50) miles of Mr. Garrett's principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. The acceptance, if any, by Mr. Garrett of employment by the Company at a work location which is outside the fifty mile radius set forth in this Section 1.23(c) shall not be a waiver of Mr. Garrett's right to refuse subsequent transfer by the Company to a location which is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Garrett's principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, and such subsequent nonconsensual transfer shall be "Good Reason" under this Agreement; (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the case of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Garrett's work location under the terms of the offer of employment from the acquiring employer is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Garrett's work location at the Company as of the date the offer of employment by the acquiring employer is received. 10 (d) Benefits and Perquisites. (i) Change in Control - Retirement and Welfare Benefits. The taking of any action by the Company that would directly or indirectly cause a Material Reduction in the Retirement and Welfare Benefits to which Mr. Garrett is entitled under the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefit plans in which Mr. Garrett was participating on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Vacation and Paid Time Off. The failure by the Company to provide Mr. Garrett with the number of paid vacation days or, if applicable, paid time off days to which Mr. Garrett is entitled on the basis of years of service with the Company in accordance with the Company's normal vacation policy or the paid time off program (whichever applicable) in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated (except for across-the-board vacation policy or paid time off program changes or policy or program terminations similarly affecting at least ninety-five percent (95%) of all Executive Employees of the Company). (iii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Garrett is offered a package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits by the acquiring employer that is not Economically Equivalent, as determined under Sections 1.23(f) and (g) hereof. (e) Adoption of Severance Agreement. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if the offer of employment by the acquiring employer does not include an agreement to enter into a 11 severance agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto. (f) Economic Equivalence. For purposes of Section 1.23(d)(iii) above, an acquiring employer's package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits shall be considered Economically Equivalent if, in the written opinion of the Benefits Consultant, the anticipated, employer-provided value of what Mr. Garrett is expected to derive from the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits is equal to or greater than ninety percent (90%) of such value Mr. Garrett would have derived from the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefits using the Benefit Index. (g) Benefit Index Guidelines. For purposes of Section 1.23(f) above, the following guidelines shall be followed by the Company, the acquiring employer and the Benefits Consultant in the performance of the Benefit Index calculations: (i) Upon a Preliminary Change in Control that if Consummated would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control, the Company and the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits Consultant the applicable benefit plan provisions for the plan year in which the Subsidiary Change in Control is anticipated to occur. Plan provisions for the immediately preceding plan year may be provided if the Benefits Consultant determines that there have been no changes to such plans that would materially affect the determination of Economic Equivalence. If the acquiring employer's relevant plan provisions have not previously been included in the Benefits Consultant's Benefit Index database, the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits Consultant such plan information as the Benefits Consultant shall 12 request in writing as soon as practicable following such request. The Compensation Committees shall take such action as is reasonably required to facilitate the transfer of such information from the acquiring employer to the Benefits Consultant. (ii) The standard Benefit Index assumptions for the plan year from which the plan provisions are taken shall be used. (iii) The Company shall provide to the Benefit Consultant actual data for its Employees. (iv) The determination of whether or not the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits are Economically Equivalent to the Retirement and Welfare Benefits provided to Mr. Garrett by the Company shall be determined on an aggregate basis. All assessments shall consider all benefits in total and no individual-by-individual, plan-by-plan determination of Economic Equivalence shall be made. 1.24 "Group" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act. 1.25 "Group Health Plan" shall mean the group health plan covering Mr. Garrett, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.26 "Group Life Insurance Plan" shall mean the group life insurance plan covering Mr. Garrett, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.27 "Incumbent Board" shall mean those individuals who constitute the Southern Board as of February 23, 2006, plus any individual who shall become a director subsequent to such date whose election or nomination for election by Southern's shareholders was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no 13 individual who shall become a director of the Southern Board subsequent to February 23, 2006 whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (within the meaning of Rule 14a-11 of the Regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Southern Board shall be a member of the Incumbent Board. 1.28 "Long Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of more than twelve months. 1.29 "Month of Service" shall mean any calendar month during which Mr. Garrett has worked at least one (1) hour or was on approved leave of absence while in the employ of the Company or any other Southern Subsidiary. 1.30 "Material Reduction" shall mean (i) any change in a retirement plan or arrangement that has the effect of reducing the present value of the projected benefits to be provided to Mr. Garrett by five percent (5%) or more, (ii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in medical, health and accident and disability benefits as a percentage of premiums or premium equivalents in accordance with the Company's prior practice as measured over a period of the three previous plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated, or (iii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in employer matching funds as a percentage of employee contributions in accordance with the Company's prior practice measured over a period of the previous three plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 14 1.31 "Omnibus Plan" shall mean the Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, and the Design and Administrative Specifications duly adopted thereunder, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.32 "Pension Plan" shall mean The Southern Company Pension Plan or any successor thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.33 "Performance Dividend Program" or "PDP" shall mean the Performance Dividend Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.34 "Performance Pay Program" or "PPP" shall mean the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.35 "Person" shall mean any individual, entity or group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of Exchange Act. 1.36 "Preliminary Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following as administratively determined by the Southern Committee. (a) Southern or the Company has entered into a written agreement, such as, but not limited to, a letter of intent, which, if Consummated, would result in a Change in Control; (b) Southern, the Company or any Person publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if Consummated, would result in a Change of Control under circumstances where the Consummation of the announced action or intended action is legally and financially possible; 15 (c) Any Person achieves the Beneficial Ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the Common Stock; or (d) The Southern Board or the Board of Directors has declared that a Preliminary Change of Control has occurred. 1.37 "Retirement and Welfare Benefits" shall mean benefits provided by the following types of plans and arrangements: pension plans, defined contribution plans (matched savings, profit sharing, money purchase, ESOP, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for death benefits while employed or retired (life insurance, survivor income, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for short-term disability benefits (including accident and sick time), plans providing for long-term disability benefits, plans providing health-care benefits (including reimbursements during active employment or retirement related to expenses for medical, vision, hearing, dental, and similar plans and arrangements). 1.38 "Separation Date" shall mean the date on which Mr. Garrett's employment with the Company is terminated; provided, however, that solely for purposes of Section 2.2(c) hereof, if, upon termination of employment with the Company, Mr. Garrett is deemed to have retired pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. Garrett's Separation Date shall be the effective date of his retirement pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.39 "Short Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of twelve months or less. 1.40 "Southern" shall mean The Southern Company, its successors and assigns. 1.41 "Southern Board" shall mean the board of directors of Southern. 16 1.42 "Southern Committee" shall mean the committee comprised of the Chairman of the Southern Board, the Chief Financial Officer of Southern and the General Counsel of Southern. 1.43 "Southern Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation or other entity Controlled by Southern or another Southern Subsidiary. 1.44 "Subsidiary Change in Control" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(iii) hereof. 1.45 "Target Bonus" shall mean the amount of incentive compensation expressed as either a percent of salary or pay, an expected dollar amount, the number of awards granted or such other quantifiable measure to determine the amount to be paid or awards granted under the terms of the respective Short Term Bonus Plan, Long Term Bonus Plan or Equity Based Bonus Plan, as used by the Company or respective acquiring employer to measure the market competitiveness of its employee compensation programs. 1.46 "Termination for Cause" or "Cause" shall mean Mr. Garrett's termination of employment with the Company upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The willful and continued failure by Mr. Garrett to substantially perform his duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from Mr. Garrett's Total Disability or from Mr. Garrett's retirement or any such actual or anticipated failure resulting from termination by Mr. Garrett for Good Reason) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to him by the Southern Board, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Southern Board believes Mr. Garrett has not substantially performed his duties; or 17 (b) The willful engaging by Mr. Garrett in conduct that is demonstrably and materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise, including but not limited to any of the following: (i) any willful act involving fraud or dishonesty in the course of Mr. Garrett's employment by the Company; (ii) the willful carrying out of any activity or the making of any statement by Mr. Garrett which would materially prejudice or impair the good name and standing of the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary or would bring the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary into contempt, ridicule or would reasonably shock or offend any community in which the Company, Southern or such other Southern Subsidiary is located; (iii) attendance by Mr. Garrett at work in a state of intoxication or otherwise being found in possession at his workplace of any prohibited drug or substance, possession of which would amount to a criminal offense; (iv) violation of the Company's policies on drug and alcohol usage, fitness for duty requirements or similar policies as may exist from time to time as adopted by the Company's safety officer; (v) assault or other act of violence by Mr. Garrett against any person during the course of employment; or (vi) Mr. Garrett's indictment for any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. 18 No act or failure to act by Mr. Garrett shall be deemed "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by Mr. Garrett not in good faith and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. Garrett shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to him a copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Southern Board at a meeting called and held for such purpose (after reasonable notice to Mr. Garrett and an opportunity for him, together with counsel, to be heard before the Southern Board), finding that, in the good faith opinion of the Southern Board, Mr. Garrett was guilty of conduct set forth in Section 1.46(a) or (b) hereof and specifying the particulars thereof in detail. 1.47 "Total Disability" shall mean total disability under the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.48 "Voting Securities" shall mean the outstanding voting securities of a corporation entitling the holder thereof to vote generally in the election of such corporation's directors. 1.49 "Waiver and Release" shall mean the Waiver and Release substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto. 1.50 "Year of Service" shall mean an Employee's Months of Service divided by twelve (12) rounded to the nearest whole year, rounding up if the remaining number of months is seven (7) or greater and rounding down if the remaining number of months is less than seven (7). If an Employee has a break in his service with his Employing Company, he will receive credit under this Plan for the service prior to the break in service only if the break in service was less than five years and his service prior to the break exceeds the length of the break in service. 19 ARTICLE II - SEVERANCE BENEFITS 2.1 Eligibility. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, if Mr. Garrett's employment is involuntarily terminated by the Company at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company for reasons other than Cause or if Mr. Garrett voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for Good Reason at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company, he shall be entitled to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2 hereof, subject to the terms and conditions described in this Article II. (b) Limits on Eligibility. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Mr. Garrett shall not be eligible to receive benefits under this Plan if Mr. Garrett : (i) is not actively at work on his Separation Date, unless Mr. Garrett is capable of returning to work within twelve (12) weeks of the beginning of any leave of absence from work; (ii) voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for other than Good Reason; (iii) has his employment terminated by the Company for Cause; (iv) accepts the transfer of his employment to Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or any employer that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of Southern; 20 (v) accepts the transfer of his employment to any employer (or its affiliate) that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of a Southern Subsidiary or the Company and becomes an employee of any such employer (or its affiliate) following such acquisition (provided, however, that if Mr. Garrett would otherwise have been entitled to severance benefits under this Agreement but for this Section 2.1(b)(v), Mr. Garrett shall be eligible for benefits under this Agreement except for those outplacement, severance and welfare benefits described in Sections 2.2(a), (b) and (c) hereof); (vi) is involuntarily separated from service with the Company after refusing an offer of employment by Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, under circumstances where the terms of such offer would not have amounted to Good Reason for voluntary termination of employment from the Company by comparing each item of compensation and benefits of such offer of employment as set forth in Section 1.23(a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) and (d)(ii) above, with such items of compensation and benefits to which he is entitled at the Company as of the day immediately preceding the day of such offer of employment; (vii) refuses an offer of employment by an acquiring employer in a Subsidiary Change in Control under circumstances where such offer does not provide Good Reason under the requirements of Section 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof. (viii) elects to receive the benefits of any other voluntary or involuntary severance, separation or outplacement program, plan or agreement maintained by the Company in lieu of benefits under this 21 Agreement; provided however, that the receipt of benefits under any retention plan or agreement shall not be deemed to be the receipt of benefits under any severance, separation or outplacement program for purposes of this Agreement. 2.2 Severance Benefits. Upon the Company's receipt of an effective Waiver and Release, Mr. Garrett shall be entitled to receive the following severance benefits: (a) Employee Outplacement Services. Mr. Garrett shall be eligible to participate in the Employee Outplacement Program, which program shall not be less than six (6) months duration measured from Mr. Garrett's Separation Date. (b) Severance Amount. Mr. Garrett shall be paid in cash an amount equal to three times his Annual Compensation (the "Severance Amount"). If any portion of the Severance Amount constitutes an "excess parachute payment" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Excess Parachute Payment")), the Company shall pay to Mr. Garrett an additional amount calculated by determining the amount of tax under Code Section 4999 that he otherwise would have paid on any Excess Parachute Payment with respect to the Change in Control and dividing such amount by a decimal determined by adding the tax rate under Code Section 4999 ("Excise Tax"), the hospital insurance tax under Code Section 3101(b) ("HI Tax") and federal and state income tax measured at the highest marginal rates ("Income Tax") and subtracting such result from the number one (1) (the "280G Gross-up"); provided, however, that no 280G Gross-up shall be paid unless the Severance Amount plus all other "parachute payments" to Mr. Garrett under Code Section 280G exceeds three (3) times Mr. Garrett's "base 22 amount" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Base Amount")) by ten percent (10%) or more; provided further, that if no 280G Gross-up is paid, the Severance Amount shall be capped at three (3) times Mr. Garrett's Base Amount, less all other "parachute payments" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G) received by Mr. Garrett, less one dollar (the "Capped Amount"), if the Capped Amount, reduced by HI Tax and Income Tax, exceeds what otherwise would have been the Severance Amount, reduced by HI Tax, Income Tax and Excise Tax. For purposes of this Section 2.2(b), whether any amount would constitute an Excess Parachute Payment and any other calculations of tax, e.g., Excise Tax, HI Tax, Income Tax, etc., or other amounts, e.g., Base Amount, Capped Amount, etc., shall be determined by a nationally recognized firm specializing in federal income taxes as selected by the Compensation Committee, and such calculations or determinations shall be binding upon Mr. Garrett, Southern and the Company. (c) Welfare Benefit. (i) Except as provided in Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. Garrett shall be eligible to participate in the Company's Group Health Plan for a period of six (6) months for each of Mr. Garrett's Years of Service, not to exceed a period of five (5) years, beginning on the first day of the first month following Mr. Garrett's Separation Date unless otherwise specifically provided under such plan, upon Mr. Garrett's payment of both the Company's and Mr. Garrett's premium under such plan. Mr. Garrett shall also be entitled to elect coverage under the Group Health Plan for his dependents who are participating in the Group Health Plan on Mr. Garrett's Separation Date (and for such other dependents as may be entitled to coverage under the provisions of the 23 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) for the duration of Mr. Garrett's extended medical coverage under this Section 2.2(c) to the extent such dependents remain eligible for dependent coverage under the terms of the Group Health Plan. (ii) The extended medical coverage afforded to Mr. Garrett pursuant to this Section 2.2(c) as well as the premiums to be paid by Mr. Garrett in connection with such coverage shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Group Health Plan and shall be subject to any changes in the terms and conditions of the Group Health Plan as well as any future increases in premiums under the Group Health Plan. The premiums to be paid by Mr. Garrett in connection with this extended coverage shall be due on the first day of each month; provided, however, that if Mr. Garrett fails to pay his premium within thirty (30) days of its due date, his extended coverage shall be terminated. (iii) Any Group Health Plan coverage provided under this Section 2.2(c) shall be a part of and not in addition to any COBRA Coverage which Mr. Garrett or his dependent may elect. In the event that Mr. Garrett or his dependent becomes eligible to be covered, by virtue of re-employment or otherwise, by any employer-sponsored group health plan or is eligible for coverage under any government-sponsored health plan during the above period, coverage under the Company's Group Health Plan available to Mr. Garrett or his dependent by virtue of the provisions of this Article II shall terminate, except as may otherwise be required by law, and shall not be renewed. It shall be the duty of Mr. Garrett to inform the Company of his eligibility to participate in any such health plan. 24 (iv) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.3 hereof, regardless of whether Mr. Garrett elects the extended coverage described in Section 2.2(c) hereof, the Company shall pay to Mr. Garrett a cash amount equal to the Company's and Mr. Garrett's cost of premiums for three (3) years of coverage under the Group Health Plan and Group Life Insurance Plan, as such Plans were in effect as of the date of the Change in Control. (d) Stock Option Vesting. The provisions of this Section 2.2(d) shall apply to any equity based awards under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(d) by reference. (i) Any of Mr. Garrett's Options and Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding as of the Separation Date which are not then exercisable and vested, shall become fully exercisable and vested; provided, that in the case of a Stock Appreciation Right, if Mr. Garrett is subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, such Stock Appreciation Right shall not become fully vested and exercisable at such time if such actions would result in liability to Mr. Garrett under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, provided further that any such actions not taken as a result of the rules under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act shall be effected as of the first date that such activity would no longer result in liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. (ii) The restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to any of Mr. Garrett's Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units as of the Separation Date shall lapse, and such Restricted Stock and Restricted 25 Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions and limitations and become fully vested and transferable. (e) Performance Pay Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(e) shall apply to the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(e) by reference. Provided Mr. Garrett is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PPP, if the PPP is in place as of Mr. Garrett's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Garrett is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Garrett shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of his Cash-Based Award under the PPP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance under the PPP and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (f) Performance Dividend Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(f) shall apply to the Performance Dividend Program, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(f) by reference. Provided Mr. Garrett is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PDP, if the PDP is in place through Mr. Garrett's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Garrett is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Garrett shall be entitled to receive cash for each such Cash-Based Award under the PDP held as of such date based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance under the PDP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, and the sum of the quarterly dividends declared on the Common Stock in the performance year of and prior to the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(f), payout of each Cash-Based Award under the PDP shall be based upon the performance measurement period that would otherwise have ended on December 31st of the 26 year in which Mr. Garrett's Separation Date occurs, all other remaining PPP performance measurement periods shall terminate with respect to Mr. Garrett and no payment to Mr. Garrett shall be made with respect thereto. (g) Other Short Term Incentives Under the Omnibus Plan. The provisions of this Section 2.2(g) shall apply to Performance Unit or Performance Share awards under the Omnibus Plan. Provided Mr. Garrett is not otherwise entitled to a Performance Unit/Share award under the Omnibus Plan, Mr. Garrett shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of the value of his Performance Units and/or Performance Shares for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (h) Other Short-Term Incentive Plans. The provisions of this Section 2.2(h) shall apply to Mr. Garrett to the extent that he, as of the date of the Change in Control, is a participant in any other "short term incentive compensation plan" not otherwise previously referred to in this Section 2.2. Provided Mr. Garrett is not otherwise entitled to a plan payout under any change in control provisions of such plans, if the "short term incentive compensation plan" is in place through Mr. Garrett's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Garrett is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Garrett shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to his award under the Company's "short term incentive compensation plan" for the annual performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at Mr. Garrett's target performance level and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the annual performance period 27 until the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(h), the term "short term incentive compensation plan" shall mean any incentive compensation plan or arrangement adopted in writing by the Company which provides for annual, recurring compensatory bonuses to participants based upon articulated performance criteria, and which have been identified by the Compensation Committee and listed on Exhibit B hereto, which may be amended from time to time to reflect plan additions, terminations and amendments. (i) Pro rata Calculation. For purposes of calculating any pro rata Cash-Based Awards under Section 2.2(e), (f), (g) and (h) hereof, a month shall not be considered if the determining event occurs on or before the 14th day of the month, and a month shall be considered if the determining event occurs on or after the 15th day of the month. (j) No Duplicate Benefits. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.2 to the contrary, in the event that Mr. Garrett has received or is entitled to receive a Cash-Based Award under the PPP or the PDP as determined under the provisions of the Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan (the "BPP") for the Performance Period which includes Mr. Garrett's Separation Date, then the amount of any such Cash-Based Award under this Plan shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar by any such amount received or to be received under the BPP. 2.3 Coordination with Retiree Medical and Life Insurance Coverage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, if Mr. Garrett is otherwise eligible to retire pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, he shall be deemed to have retired for purposes of all employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company of which Mr. Garrett is a participant. If Mr. Garrett is deemed to have retired in accordance with the preceding sentence, he shall not be eligible to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2(c) hereof if, upon his Separation 28 Date, Mr. Garrett becomes eligible to receive the retiree medical and life insurance coverage provided to certain retirees pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, the Group Health Plan and the Group Life Insurance Plan. 2.4 Payment of Benefits. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.4(b) hereof, the total amount payable under this Article II shall be paid to Mr. Garrett in one (1) lump sum payment within two (2) payroll periods of the later of the following to occur: (a) Mr. Garrett's Separation Date, or (b) the tender to the Company by Mr. Garrett of an effective Waiver and Release in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto and the expiration of any applicable revocation period for such waiver. In the event of a dispute with respect to liability or amount of any benefit due hereunder, an effective Waiver and Release shall be tendered at the time of final resolution of any such dispute when payment is tendered by the Company. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.4(a) above, if the Compensation Committee determines that it is necessary to delay any payment under this Article II in order to avoid any tax liability pursuant to Code Section 409A(a)(1), such payment shall be delayed for the period set forth in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and such delayed payment shall bear a reasonable rate of interest as determined by the Compensation Committee. 2.5 Benefits in the Event of Death. In the event of Mr. Garrett's death prior to the payment of all benefits due under this Article II, Mr. Garrett's estate shall be entitled to receive as due any amounts not yet paid under this Article II upon the tender by the executor or administrator of the estate of an effective Waiver and Release. 29 2.6 Legal Fees. In the event of a dispute between Mr. Garrett and the Company with regard to any amounts due hereunder, if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Garrett's favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Garrett's legal fees incurred with respect to all issues in such dispute in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). 2.7 No Mitigation. Mr. Garrett shall have no duty or obligation to seek other employment following his Separation Date and, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 2.1(b) hereof, the amounts due Mr. Garrett hereunder shall not be reduced or suspended if he accepts such subsequent employment. 2.8 Non-qualified Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans. Subsequent to a Change in Control, any claims by Mr. Garrett for benefits under any of the Company's non-qualified retirement or deferred compensation plans shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the procedures and provisions set forth in Article III hereof and if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Garrett's favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Garrett's legal fees in the manner provided in Section 2.6 hereof. ARTICLE III - ARBITRATION 3.1 General. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Company's obligations to pay severance benefits under this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled and resolved solely by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") except as otherwise provided herein. The arbitration shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolution of any such claim for severance benefits and the arbitrators' award shall be final and binding. The provisions 30 of this Article III are not intended to apply to any other disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to Mr. Garrett's employment by the Company or the termination thereof. 3.2 Demand for Arbitration. Arbitration shall be initiated by serving a written notice of demand for arbitration to Mr. Garrett, in the case of the Company, or to the Compensation Committee, in the case of Mr. Garrett. 3.3 Law and Venue. The arbitrators shall apply the laws of the State of Georgia, except to the extent pre-empted by federal law, excluding any law which would require the use of the law of another state. The arbitration shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia. 3.4 Appointment of Arbitrators. Arbitrators shall be appointed within fifteen (15) business days following service of the demand for arbitration. The number of arbitrators shall be three. One arbitrator shall be appointed by Mr. Garrett, one arbitrator shall be appointed by the Company, and the two arbitrators shall appoint a third. If the arbitrators cannot agree on a third arbitrator within thirty (30) business days after the service of demand for arbitration, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. 3.5 Costs. The arbitration filing fee shall be paid by Mr. Garrett. All other costs of arbitration shall be borne equally by Mr. Garrett and the Company, provided, however, that the Company shall reimburse such fees and costs in the event any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Garrett's favor and Mr. Garrett is reimbursed legal fees under Section 2.6 hereof. 3.6 Interim and Injunctive Relief. Nothing in this Article III is intended to preclude, upon application of either party, any court having jurisdiction from issuing and enforcing in any lawful manner such temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and other interim measures of relief as may be 31 necessary to prevent harm to either party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate pending the conclusion of arbitration proceedings pursuant to this Article III and nothing herein is intended to prevent any court from entering and enforcing in any lawful manner such judgments for permanent equitable relief as may be necessary to prevent harm to a party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate following the issuance of arbitral awards pursuant to this Article III. ARTICLE IV - TRANSFER OF EMPLOYMENT 4.1 Transfer of Employment. In the event that Mr. Garrett's employment by the Company is terminated during the two year period following a Change in Control and Mr. Garrett accepts employment by Southern or a another Southern Subsidiary, the Company shall assign this Agreement to Southern or such Southern Subsidiary, Southern shall accept such assignment or cause such Southern Subsidiary to accept such assignment, and such assignee shall become the "Company" for all purposes hereunder. ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS 5.1 Funding of Benefits. Unless the Board of Directors in its discretion determines otherwise, the amounts payable to Mr. Garrett under the this Agreement shall not be funded in any manner and shall be paid by the Company out of its general assets, which assets are subject to the claims of the Company's creditors. 5.2 Withholding. There shall be deducted from the payment of any amount due under this Agreement the amount of any tax required by any governmental authority to be withheld and paid over by the Company to such governmental authority for the account of Mr. Garrett. 32 5.3 Assignment. Neither Mr. Garrett nor his beneficiaries shall have any rights to sell, assign, transfer, encumber, or otherwise convey the right to receive the payment of any amount due hereunder, which payment and the rights thereto are expressly declared to be nonassignable and nontransferable. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void and of no effect. 5.4 Interpretation. This Agreement is intended to comply with the provisions of Code Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder in order to avoid any additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1). In the event it is necessary to interpret the provisions of this Agreement for purposes of its operation, such interpretation shall, to the extent possible, be consistent with such intent. 5.5 Amendment and Termination. The Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a writing executed by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 1st day of May, 2007. THE SOUTHERN COMPANY By: /s/David M. Ratcliffe GEORGIA POWER COMPANY By: /s/Robert A. Bell MR. GARRETT /s/Michael D. Garrett Michael D. Garrett 33 Exhibit A CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release The attached Waiver and Release is to be given to Mr. Michael D. Garrett upon the occurrence of an event that triggers eligibility for severance benefits under the Change in Control Agreement, as described in Section 2.2 of such Agreement. 1 of 5 CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release I, Michael D. Garrett, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Article II of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Georgia Power Company (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for receiving the severance and welfare benefits under Article II of the Agreement, I hereby voluntarily and irrevocably waive, release, dismiss with prejudice, and withdraw all claims, complaints, suits or demands of any kind whatsoever (whether known or unknown) which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Southern Company Services, Inc., Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Southern LINC, Southern Company Energy Solutions, L.L.C., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Telecom, Inc., Southern Company Management Development, Inc., and other current or former subsidiaries or affiliates of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers and attorneys (collectively, the "Releasees"), arising from or relating to (directly or indirectly) my employment or the termination of my employment or other events occurred as of the date of execution of this Agreement, including but not limited to: (a) claims for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 1981, the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 11141, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; (b) claims for violations of any other federal or state statute or regulation or local ordinance; (c) claims for lost or unpaid wages, compensation, or benefits, defamation, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, assault, battery, wrongful or constructive discharge, negligent hiring, retention or supervision, fraud, misrepresentation, conversion, tortious interference, breach of contract, or breach of fiduciary duty; 2 of 5 (d) claims to benefits under any bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company (except for those plans listed below); or (e) any other claims under state law arising in tort or contract. In signing this Agreement, I am not releasing any claims that may arise under the terms of this Agreement or which may arise out of events occurring after the date I execute this Agreement. I am also not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to receive under The Southern Company Pension Plan, The Southern Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan, The Southern Company Employee Savings Plan, The Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, The Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan or under any workers' compensation laws. However, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law (including protected activities described in Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act) or from communicating, either voluntarily or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. I understand and agree for a period of two (2) years after the date I execute this Agreement, I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all valuable, non-public, competitively sensitive data and information relating to the Releasees' business that is not generally known by or readily available to Releasees' competitors and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such information to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further understand and agree that I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all trade secrets of Releasees for as long as such items remain trade secrets under applicable law and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such trade secrets to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further agree to keep confidential and not disclose the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the benefits under the Agreement, except to my spouse, attorneys or financial advisors (who must be informed of and agree to be bound by the confidentiality provisions contained in this Agreement before I disclose any information to them about this Agreement), or where such disclosure is required by law. 3 of 5 I agree to return to the Company prior to my last day of employment all property of the Company, including but not limited to data, lists, information, memoranda, documents, identification cards, credit cards, parking cards, keys, computers, fax machines, beepers, phones, and files (including copies thereof). I understand and agree that I will not seek re-employment as an employee, leased employee or independent contractor with the Company or any Southern Company subsidiary or affiliate during the twenty-four (24) month period beginning immediately following my execution of this Agreement. I have carefully read this agreement and I fully understand all of the provisions of this Waiver. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver (including my attorney, accountant or tax advisor). Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice. I have had the opportunity to review and consider this Waiver for a period of at least twenty-one (21) days before signing it. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign this Waiver. In order to revoke this Waiver, I must deliver written notification of such revocation to the Compensation Committee. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. Revocation of this Waiver will not alter or change the termination of my employment by the Company. In signing this Waiver, I am not relying on any representation or statement (written or oral) not specifically set forth in this Waiver, the Agreement or by the company or any of its representatives with regard to the subject matter, basis, or effect of this Waiver or otherwise. I was not coerced, threatened, or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I am voluntarily signing and delivering this Waiver of my own free will. 4 of 5 I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have. I understand I do not have to sign this Waiver. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby executes this Waiver this ____ day of ________________, in the year _____. --------------------------- Michael D. Garrett Sworn to and subscribed to me this ___day of _________, ____ - -------------------------- Notary Public My Commission Expires: - --------------------------- (Notary Seal) Acknowledged and Accepted by the Company. By: ----------------------------------- Date: ----------------------------------- 5 of 5 EX-10.A.4 5 x10a4.txt Exhibit 10(a)4 AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") made and entered into by and between The Southern Company ("Southern"), Southern Company Services, Inc. (the "Company") and Mr. William Paul Bowers ("Mr. Bowers") (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties") is effective November 16, 2006. This Agreement amends and restates the Change in Control Agreement entered into by Mr. Bowers, Southern and Southern Company Services, effective June 1, 2004. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Mr. Bowers is Executive Vice President of the Company; WHEREAS, the Company wishes to provide to Mr. Bowers certain severance benefits under certain circumstances following a change in control (as defined herein) of Southern or the Company; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and the agreements of the Parties set forth in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1 ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1.1 "Annual Compensation" shall mean Mr. Bowers' Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan. 1.2 "Base Salary" shall mean Mr. Bowers' highest annual base salary rate during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 1.3 "Beneficial Ownership" shall mean beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. 1.4 "Benefit Index" shall mean the Hewitt Associates' Benefit Index(r), or if such index is no longer available, cannot be used, or if pursuant to Section 1.5 hereof another Benefits Consultant has been chosen by the Compensation Committee, such other comparable index utilized by the Benefits Consultant. 1.5 "Benefits Consultant" shall mean Hewitt Associates or such other nationally recognized employee benefits consulting firm as shall be designated in writing by the Compensation Committee upon the occurrence of a Preliminary Change in Control that would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control. 1.6 "Board of Directors" shall mean the board of directors of the Company. 1.7 "Business Combination" shall mean a reorganization, merger or consolidation of Southern or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Southern. 2 1.8 "Change in Control" shall mean, (a) with respect to Southern, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 20% or more of Southern's Voting Securities; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(a)(i) the following acquisitions of Southern's Voting Securities shall not constitute a Change in Control: (A) any acquisition directly from Southern; (B) any acquisition by Southern; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary; (D) any acquisition by a qualified pension plan or publicly held mutual fund; (E) any acquisition by an employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed exclusively of such employees; or (F) any Business Combination which would not otherwise constitute a Change in Control because of the application of clauses (A), (B) or (C) of Section 1.8(a)(iii); (ii) A change in the composition of the Southern Board whereby individuals who constitute the Incumbent Board cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Southern Board; or 3 (iii) The Consummation of a Business Combination, unless, following such Business Combination, all of the following three conditions are met: (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who held Beneficial Ownership, respectively, of Southern's Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination hold Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 65% or more of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of the corporation surviving or resulting from such Business Combination, (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such Business Combination holds Beneficial Ownership of all or substantially all of Southern's Voting Securities or all or substantially all of Southern's assets) (such surviving or resulting corporation to be referred to as "Surviving Company"), in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination, of Southern's Voting Securities; (B) no Person (excluding any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund, Group composed exclusively of Employees or employee benefit plan (or related trust) of Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or Surviving Company) holds Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 20% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of Surviving Company except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination; and 4 (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of Surviving Company were members of the Incumbent Board on the date of the Preliminary Change in Control. (b) with respect to the Company, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of the Company; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(b)(i), any acquisition by Mr. Bowers, any other employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed entirely of such employees, any qualified pension plan, any publicly held mutual fund or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary shall not constitute a Change in Control; (ii) The Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company ("Company Business Combination"), in each case, unless, following such Company Business Combination, Southern or a Southern Subsidiary Controls the corporation surviving or resulting from such Company Business Combination; or (iii) The Consummation of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to an entity which Southern or a Southern Subsidiary does not Control ("Subsidiary Change in Control"). 1.9 "COBRA Coverage" shall mean any continuation coverage to which Mr. Bowers or his dependents may be entitled pursuant to Code Section 4980B. 5 1.10 "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 1.11 "Common Stock" shall mean the common stock of Southern. 1.12 "Company" shall mean Southern Company Services, Inc., its successors and assigns. 1.13 "Compensation Committee" shall mean the Compensation and Management Succession Committee of the Southern Board. 1.14 "Consummation" shall mean the completion of the final act necessary to complete a transaction as a matter of law, including, but not limited to, any required approvals by the corporation's shareholders and board of directors, the transfer of legal and beneficial title to securities or assets and the final approval of the transaction by any applicable domestic or foreign governments or governmental agencies. 1.15 "Control" shall mean, in the case of a corporation, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of the combined voting power of the corporation's Voting Securities, or in the case of any other entity, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of such entity's voting equity interests. 1.16 "Economic Equivalent" or "Economic Equivalence" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.23(f) hereof. 6 1.17 "Employee Outplacement Program" shall mean the program established by the Company from time to time for the purpose of assisting employees in finding employment outside of the Company which provides for the following services: (a) self assessment, career decision and goal setting; (b) job market research and job sources; (c) networking and interviewing skills; (d) planning and implementation strategy; (e) resume writing, job hunting methods and salary negotiation; and (f) office support and job search resources. 1.18 "Company" shall mean Southern Company Services, Inc., its successors and assigns. 1.19 "Company Business Combination" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(ii) hereof. 1.20 "Equity Based Bonus Plan" shall mean a plan or arrangement that provides for the grant to participants of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock, phantom stock appreciation rights or any other similar rights the terms of which provide a participant with the potential to receive the benefit of any increase in value of the underlying equity or notional amount (e.g., number of phantom shares) from the date of grant through a subsequent date. 1.21 "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1.22 "Executive Employee" shall mean those employees of the Company of Grade Level 10 or above. 7 1.23 "Good Reason" shall mean, without Mr. Bowers' express written consent, after written notice to the Company, and after a thirty (30) day opportunity for the Company to cure, the continuing occurrence of any of the events described in Subsections (a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) or (d)(ii) of this Section 1.23. In the case of Mr. Bowers claiming benefits under this Agreement upon a Subsidiary Change in Control, the foregoing notice and opportunity to cure will be satisfied if Mr. Bowers provides to the Compensation Committee a copy of his written offer of employment by the acquiring company within thirty (30) days of such offer along with a written explanation describing how the terms of such offer satisfy the requirements of Subsections (a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) of this Section 1.23. The Compensation Committee shall make a determination of whether such written offer of employment satisfies the requirements of Sections 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof upon consultation with the Benefits Consultant and shall notify Mr. Bowers of its decision within thirty (30) days of receipt of Mr. Bowers' written offer of employment. Any dispute regarding the Compensation Committee's decision shall be resolved in accordance with Article III hereof. (a) Inconsistent Duties. (i) Change in Control. A meaningful and detrimental alteration in Mr. Bowers' position or in the nature or status of his responsibilities from those in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Bowers is offered employment with the acquiring employer with a job title, duties and status which are materially and detrimentally lower than Mr. Bowers' 8 job title, duties and status in effect at the Company as of the date the offer of employment is received. (b) Reduced Compensation. (i) Change in Control. A reduction of five percent (5%) or more by the Company in any of the following amounts of compensation expressed in subparagraphs (A), (B) or (C) hereof, except for a less than ten percent (10%), across-the-board reduction in such compensation amounts similarly affecting ninety-five percent (95%) or more of the Executive Employees eligible for such compensation: (A) Mr. Bowers' Base Salary; (B) the sum of Mr. Bowers' Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan, as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated; or (C) the sum of Mr. Bowers' Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan plus the Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Bowers is offered Base Salary, Target Bonus under the acquiring company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan and Target Bonus under the acquiring company's Equity Based Bonus Plan that, in the aggregate, is less than ninety percent (95%) of Mr. Bowers' Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan, plus Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, 9 each of which as in effect on the day the offer of employment is received; (c) Relocation. (i) Company. A change in Mr. Bowers' work location to a location more than fifty (50) miles from the facility where Mr. Bowers was located on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, unless such new work location is within fifty (50) miles of Mr. Bowers' principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. The acceptance, if any, by Mr. Bowers of employment by the Company at a work location which is outside the fifty mile radius set forth in this Section 1.23(c) shall not be a waiver of Mr. Bowers' right to refuse subsequent transfer by the Company to a location which is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Bowers' principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, and such subsequent nonconsensual transfer shall be "Good Reason" under this Agreement; (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the case of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Bowers' work location under the terms of the offer of employment from the acquiring employer is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. Bowers' work location at the Company as of the date the offer of employment by the acquiring employer is received. 10 (d) Benefits and Perquisites. (i) Change in Control - Retirement and Welfare Benefits. The taking of any action by the Company that would directly or indirectly cause a Material Reduction in the Retirement and Welfare Benefits to which Mr. Bowers is entitled under the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefit plans in which Mr. Bowers was participating on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Vacation and Paid Time Off. The failure by the Company to provide Mr. Bowers with the number of paid vacation days or, if applicable, paid time off days to which Mr. Bowers is entitled on the basis of years of service with the Company in accordance with the Company's normal vacation policy or the paid time off program (whichever applicable) in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated (except for across-the-board vacation policy or paid time off program changes or policy or program terminations similarly affecting at least ninety-five percent (95%) of all Executive Employees of the Company). (iii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. Bowers is offered a package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits by the acquiring employer that is not Economically Equivalent, as determined under Sections 1.23(f) and (g) hereof. (e) Adoption of Severance Agreement. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if the offer of employment by the acquiring employer does not include an agreement to enter into a 11 severance agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto. (f) Economic Equivalence. For purposes of Section 1.23(d)(iii) above, an acquiring employer's package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits shall be considered Economically Equivalent if, in the written opinion of the Benefits Consultant, the anticipated, employer-provided value of what Mr. Bowers is expected to derive from the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits is equal to or greater than ninety percent (90%) of such value Mr. Bowers would have derived from the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefits using the Benefit Index. (g) Benefit Index Guidelines. For purposes of Section 1.23(f) above, the following guidelines shall be followed by the Company, the acquiring employer and the Benefits Consultant in the performance of the Benefit Index calculations: (i) Upon a Preliminary Change in Control that if Consummated would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control, the Company and the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits Consultant the applicable benefit plan provisions for the plan year in which the Subsidiary Change in Control is anticipated to occur. Plan provisions for the immediately preceding plan year may be provided if the Benefits Consultant determines that there have been no changes to such plans that would materially affect the determination of Economic Equivalence. If the acquiring employer's relevant plan provisions have not previously been included in the Benefits Consultant's Benefit Index database, the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits Consultant such plan information as the Benefits Consultant shall 12 request in writing as soon as practicable following such request. The Compensation Committees shall take such action as is reasonably required to facilitate the transfer of such information from the acquiring employer to the Benefits Consultant. (ii) The standard Benefit Index assumptions for the plan year from which the plan provisions are taken shall be used. (iii) The Company shall provide to the Benefit Consultant actual data for its Employees. (iv) The determination of whether or not the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits are Economically Equivalent to the Retirement and Welfare Benefits provided to Mr. Bowers by the Company shall be determined on an aggregate basis. All assessments shall consider all benefits in total and no individual-by-individual, plan-by-plan determination of Economic Equivalence shall be made. 1.24 "Group" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act. 1.25 "Group Health Plan" shall mean the group health plan covering Mr. Bowers, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.26 "Group Life Insurance Plan" shall mean the group life insurance plan covering Mr. Bowers, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.27 "Incumbent Board" shall mean those individuals who constitute the Southern Board as of February 23, 2006, plus any individual who shall become a director subsequent to such date whose election or nomination for election by Southern's shareholders was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no 13 individual who shall become a director of the Southern Board subsequent to February 23, 2006 whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (within the meaning of Rule 14a-11 of the Regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Southern Board shall be a member of the Incumbent Board. 1.28 "Long Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of more than twelve months. 1.29 "Month of Service" shall mean any calendar month during which Mr. Bowers has worked at least one (1) hour or was on approved leave of absence while in the employ of the Company or any other Southern Subsidiary. 1.30 "Material Reduction" shall mean (i) any change in a retirement plan or arrangement that has the effect of reducing the present value of the projected benefits to be provided to Mr. Bowers by five percent (5%) or more, (ii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in medical, health and accident and disability benefits as a percentage of premiums or premium equivalents in accordance with the Company's prior practice as measured over a period of the three previous plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated, or (iii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in employer matching funds as a percentage of employee contributions in accordance with the Company's prior practice measured over a period of the previous three plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 14 1.31 "Omnibus Plan" shall mean the Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, and the Design and Administrative Specifications duly adopted thereunder, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.32 "Pension Plan" shall mean The Southern Company Pension Plan or any successor thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.33 "Performance Dividend Program" or "PDP" shall mean the Performance Dividend Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.34 "Performance Pay Program" or "PPP" shall mean the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.35 "Person" shall mean any individual, entity or group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of Exchange Act. 1.36 "Preliminary Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following as administratively determined by the Southern Committee. (a) Southern or the Company has entered into a written agreement, such as, but not limited to, a letter of intent, which, if Consummated, would result in a Change in Control; (b) Southern, the Company or any Person publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if Consummated, would result in a Change of Control under circumstances where the Consummation of the announced action or intended action is legally and financially possible; 15 (c) Any Person achieves the Beneficial Ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the Common Stock; or (d) The Southern Board or the Board of Directors has declared that a Preliminary Change of Control has occurred. 1.37 "Retirement and Welfare Benefits" shall mean benefits provided by the following types of plans and arrangements: pension plans, defined contribution plans (matched savings, profit sharing, money purchase, ESOP, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for death benefits while employed or retired (life insurance, survivor income, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for short-term disability benefits (including accident and sick time), plans providing for long-term disability benefits, plans providing health-care benefits (including reimbursements during active employment or retirement related to expenses for medical, vision, hearing, dental, and similar plans and arrangements). 1.38 "Separation Date" shall mean the date on which Mr. Bowers' employment with the Company is terminated; provided, however, that solely for purposes of Section 2.2(c) hereof, if, upon termination of employment with the Company, Mr. Bowers is deemed to have retired pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. Bowers' Separation Date shall be the effective date of his retirement pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.39 "Short Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of twelve months or less. 1.40 "Southern" shall mean The Southern Company, its successors and assigns. 1.41 "Southern Board" shall mean the board of directors of Southern. 16 1.42 "Southern Committee" shall mean the committee comprised of the Chairman of the Southern Board, the Chief Financial Officer of Southern and the General Counsel of Southern. 1.43 "Southern Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation or other entity Controlled by Southern or another Southern Subsidiary. 1.44 "Subsidiary Change in Control" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(iii) hereof. 1.45 "Target Bonus" shall mean the amount of incentive compensation expressed as either a percent of salary or pay, an expected dollar amount, the number of awards granted or such other quantifiable measure to determine the amount to be paid or awards granted under the terms of the respective Short Term Bonus Plan, Long Term Bonus Plan or Equity Based Bonus Plan, as used by the Company or respective acquiring employer to measure the market competitiveness of its employee compensation programs. 1.46 "Termination for Cause" or "Cause" shall mean Mr. Bowers' termination of employment with the Company upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The willful and continued failure by Mr. Bowers to substantially perform his duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from Mr. Bowers' Total Disability or from Mr. Bowers' retirement or any such actual or anticipated failure resulting from termination by Mr. Bowers for Good Reason) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to him by the Southern Board, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Southern Board believes Mr. Bowers has not substantially performed his duties; or 17 (b) The willful engaging by Mr. Bowers in conduct that is demonstrably and materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise, including but not limited to any of the following: (i) any willful act involving fraud or dishonesty in the course of Mr. Bowers' employment by the Company; (ii) the willful carrying out of any activity or the making of any statement by Mr. Bowers which would materially prejudice or impair the good name and standing of the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary or would bring the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary into contempt, ridicule or would reasonably shock or offend any community in which the Company, Southern or such other Southern Subsidiary is located; (iii) attendance by Mr. Bowers at work in a state of intoxication or otherwise being found in possession at his workplace of any prohibited drug or substance, possession of which would amount to a criminal offense; (iv) violation of the Company's policies on drug and alcohol usage, fitness for duty requirements or similar policies as may exist from time to time as adopted by the Company's safety officer; (v) assault or other act of violence by Mr. Bowers against any person during the course of employment; or (vi) Mr. Bowers' indictment for any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. 18 No act or failure to act by Mr. Bowers shall be deemed "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by Mr. Bowers not in good faith and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. Bowers shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to him a copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Southern Board at a meeting called and held for such purpose (after reasonable notice to Mr. Bowers and an opportunity for him, together with counsel, to be heard before the Southern Board), finding that, in the good faith opinion of the Southern Board, Mr. Bowers was guilty of conduct set forth in Section 1.46(a) or (b) hereof and specifying the particulars thereof in detail. 1.47 "Total Disability" shall mean total disability under the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.48 "Voting Securities" shall mean the outstanding voting securities of a corporation entitling the holder thereof to vote generally in the election of such corporation's directors. 1.49 "Waiver and Release" shall mean the Waiver and Release substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto. 1.50 "Year of Service" shall mean an Employee's Months of Service divided by twelve (12) rounded to the nearest whole year, rounding up if the remaining number of months is seven (7) or greater and rounding down if the remaining number of months is less than seven (7). If an Employee has a break in his service with his Employing Company, he will receive credit under this Plan for the service prior to the break in service only if the break in service was less than five years and his service prior to the break exceeds the length of the break in service. 19 ARTICLE II - SEVERANCE BENEFITS 2.1 Eligibility. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, if Mr. Bowers' employment is involuntarily terminated by the Company at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company for reasons other than Cause or if Mr. Bowers voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for Good Reason at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company, he shall be entitled to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2 hereof, subject to the terms and conditions described in this Article II. (b) Limits on Eligibility. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Mr. Bowers shall not be eligible to receive benefits under this Plan if Mr. Bowers : (i) is not actively at work on his Separation Date, unless Mr. Bowers is capable of returning to work within twelve (12) weeks of the beginning of any leave of absence from work; (ii) voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for other than Good Reason; (iii) has his employment terminated by the Company for Cause; (iv) accepts the transfer of his employment to Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or any employer that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of Southern; 20 (v) accepts the transfer of his employment to any employer (or its affiliate) that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of a Southern Subsidiary or the Company and becomes an employee of any such employer (or its affiliate) following such acquisition (provided, however, that if Mr. Bowers would otherwise have been entitled to severance benefits under this Agreement but for this Section 2.1(b)(v), Mr. Bowers shall be eligible for benefits under this Agreement except for those outplacement, severance and welfare benefits described in Sections 2.2(a), (b) and (c) hereof); (vi) is involuntarily separated from service with the Company after refusing an offer of employment by Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, under circumstances where the terms of such offer would not have amounted to Good Reason for voluntary termination of employment from the Company by comparing each item of compensation and benefits of such offer of employment as set forth in Section 1.23(a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) and (d)(ii) above, with such items of compensation and benefits to which he is entitled at the Company as of the day immediately preceding the day of such offer of employment; (vii) refuses an offer of employment by an acquiring employer in a Subsidiary Change in Control under circumstances where such offer does not provide Good Reason under the requirements of Section 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof. (viii) elects to receive the benefits of any other voluntary or involuntary severance, separation or outplacement program, plan or agreement maintained by the Company in lieu of benefits under this 21 Agreement; provided however, that the receipt of benefits under any retention plan or agreement shall not be deemed to be the receipt of benefits under any severance, separation or outplacement program for purposes of this Agreement. 2.2 Severance Benefits. Upon the Company's receipt of an effective Waiver and Release, Mr. Bowers shall be entitled to receive the following severance benefits: (a) Employee Outplacement Services. Mr. Bowers shall be eligible to participate in the Employee Outplacement Program, which program shall not be less than six (6) months duration measured from Mr. Bowers' Separation Date. (b) Severance Amount. Mr. Bowers shall be paid in cash an amount equal to three times his Annual Compensation (the "Severance Amount"). If any portion of the Severance Amount constitutes an "excess parachute payment" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Excess Parachute Payment")), the Company shall pay to Mr. Bowers an additional amount calculated by determining the amount of tax under Code Section 4999 that he otherwise would have paid on any Excess Parachute Payment with respect to the Change in Control and dividing such amount by a decimal determined by adding the tax rate under Code Section 4999 ("Excise Tax"), the hospital insurance tax under Code Section 3101(b) ("HI Tax") and federal and state income tax measured at the highest marginal rates ("Income Tax") and subtracting such result from the number one (1) (the "280G Gross-up"); provided, however, that no 280G Gross-up shall be paid unless the Severance Amount plus all other "parachute payments" to Mr. Bowers under Code Section 280G exceeds three (3) times Mr. Bowers' "base amount" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Base Amount")) by ten percent (10%) or more; provided further, that if no 280G Gross-up is paid, the Severance Amount shall be capped at three (3) times Mr. Bowers' Base Amount, less all 22 other "parachute payments" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G) received by Mr. Bowers, less one dollar (the "Capped Amount"), if the Capped Amount, reduced by HI Tax and Income Tax, exceeds what otherwise would have been the Severance Amount, reduced by HI Tax, Income Tax and Excise Tax. For purposes of this Section 2.2(b), whether any amount would constitute an Excess Parachute Payment and any other calculations of tax, e.g., Excise Tax, HI Tax, Income Tax, etc., or other amounts, e.g., Base Amount, Capped Amount, etc., shall be determined by a nationally recognized firm specializing in federal income taxes as selected by the Compensation Committee, and such calculations or determinations shall be binding upon Mr. Bowers, Southern and the Company. (c) Welfare Benefit. (i) Except as provided in Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. Bowers shall be eligible to participate in the Company's Group Health Plan for a period of six (6) months for each of Mr. Bowers' Years of Service, not to exceed a period of five (5) years, beginning on the first day of the first month following Mr. Bowers' Separation Date unless otherwise specifically provided under such plan, upon Mr. Bowers' payment of both the Company's and Mr. Bowers' premium under such plan. Mr. Bowers shall also be entitled to elect coverage under the Group Health Plan for his dependents who are participating in the Group Health Plan on Mr. Bowers' Separation Date (and for such other dependents as may be 23 entitled to coverage under the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) for the duration of Mr. Bowers' extended medical coverage under this Section 2.2(c) to the extent such dependents remain eligible for dependent coverage under the terms of the Group Health Plan. (ii) The extended medical coverage afforded to Mr. Bowers pursuant to this Section 2.2(c) as well as the premiums to be paid by Mr. Bowers in connection with such coverage shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Group Health Plan and shall be subject to any changes in the terms and conditions of the Group Health Plan as well as any future increases in premiums under the Group Health Plan. The premiums to be paid by Mr. Bowers in connection with this extended coverage shall be due on the first day of each month; provided, however, that if Mr. Bowers fails to pay his premium within thirty (30) days of its due date, his extended coverage shall be terminated. (iii) Any Group Health Plan coverage provided under this Section 2.2(c) shall be a part of and not in addition to any COBRA Coverage which Mr. Bowers or his dependent may elect. In the event that Mr. Bowers or his dependent becomes eligible to be covered, by virtue of re-employment or otherwise, by any employer-sponsored group health plan or is eligible for coverage under any government-sponsored health plan during the above period, coverage under the Company's Group Health Plan available to Mr. Bowers or his dependent by virtue of the provisions of this Article II shall terminate, except as may otherwise be required by law, and shall not be renewed. It shall be the duty of Mr. Bowers to inform the Company of his eligibility to participate in any such health plan. 24 (iv) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.3 hereof, regardless of whether Mr. Bowers elects the extended coverage described in Section 2.2(c) hereof, the Company shall pay to Mr. Bowers a cash amount equal to the Company's and Mr. Bowers' cost of premiums for three (3) years of coverage under the Group Health Plan and Group Life Insurance Plan, as such Plans were in effect as of the date of the Change in Control. (d) Stock Option Vesting. The provisions of this Section 2.2(d) shall apply to any equity based awards under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(d) by reference. (i) Any of Mr. Bowers' Options and Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding as of the Separation Date which are not then exercisable and vested, shall become fully exercisable and vested; provided, that in the case of a Stock Appreciation Right, if Mr. Bowers is subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, such Stock Appreciation Right shall not become fully vested and exercisable at such time if such actions would result in liability to Mr. Bowers under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, provided further that any such actions not taken as a result of the rules under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act shall be effected as of the first date that such activity would no longer result in liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. (ii) The restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to any of Mr. Bowers' Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units as of the 25 Separation Date shall lapse, and such Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions and limitations and become fully vested and transferable. (e) Performance Pay Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(e) shall apply to the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(e) by reference. Provided Mr. Bowers is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PPP, if the PPP is in place as of Mr. Bowers' Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Bowers is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Bowers shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of his Cash-Based Award under the PPP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance under the PPP and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (f) Performance Dividend Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(f) shall apply to the Performance Dividend Program, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(f) by reference. Provided Mr. Bowers is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PDP, if the PDP is in place through Mr. Bowers' Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Bowers is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Bowers shall be entitled to receive cash for each such Cash-Based Award under the PDP held as of such date based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance under the PDP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, and the sum of the quarterly dividends declared on the Common Stock in the performance year of and prior to the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(f), payout of each Cash-Based Award under the PDP shall be based upon the performance measurement period that would 26 otherwise have ended on December 31st of the year in which Mr. Bowers' Separation Date occurs, all other remaining PPP performance measurement periods shall terminate with respect to Mr. Bowers and no payment to Mr. Bowers shall be made with respect thereto. (g) Other Short Term Incentives Under the Omnibus Plan. The provisions of this Section 2.2(g) shall apply to Performance Unit or Performance Share awards under the Omnibus Plan. Provided Mr. Bowers is not otherwise entitled to a Performance Unit/Share award under the Omnibus Plan, Mr. Bowers shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of the value of his Performance Units and/or Performance Shares for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (h) Other Short-Term Incentive Plans. The provisions of this Section 2.2(h) shall apply to Mr. Bowers to the extent that he, as of the date of the Change in Control, is a participant in any other "short term incentive compensation plan" not otherwise previously referred to in this Section 2.2. Provided Mr. Bowers is not otherwise entitled to a plan payout under any change in control provisions of such plans, if the "short term incentive compensation plan" is in place through Mr. Bowers' Separation Date and to the extent Mr. Bowers is entitled to participate therein, Mr. Bowers shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to his award under the Company's "short term incentive compensation plan" for the annual performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at Mr. Bowers' target performance level and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the annual performance period 27 until the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(h), the term "short term incentive compensation plan" shall mean any incentive compensation plan or arrangement adopted in writing by the Company which provides for annual, recurring compensatory bonuses to participants based upon articulated performance criteria, and which have been identified by the Compensation Committee and listed on Exhibit B hereto, which may be amended from time to time to reflect plan additions, terminations and amendments. (i) Pro rata Calculation. For purposes of calculating any pro rata Cash-Based Awards under Section 2.2(e), (f), (g) and (h) hereof, a month shall not be considered if the determining event occurs on or before the 14th day of the month, and a month shall be considered if the determining event occurs on or after the 15th day of the month. (j) No Duplicate Benefits. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.2 to the contrary, in the event that Mr. Bowers has received or is entitled to receive a Cash-Based Award under the PPP or the PDP as determined under the provisions of the Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan (the "BPP") for the Performance Period which includes Mr. Bowers' Separation Date, then the amount of any such Cash-Based Award under this Plan shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar by any such amount received or to be received under the BPP. 2.3 Coordination with Retiree Medical and Life Insurance Coverage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, if Mr. Bowers is otherwise eligible to retire pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, he shall be deemed to have retired for purposes of all employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company of which Mr. Bowers is a participant. If Mr. Bowers is deemed to have retired in accordance with the preceding sentence, he shall not be eligible to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2(c) hereof if, upon his Separation 28 Date, Mr. Bowers becomes eligible to receive the retiree medical and life insurance coverage provided to certain retirees pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, the Group Health Plan and the Group Life Insurance Plan. 2.4 Payment of Benefits. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.4(b) hereof, the total amount payable under this Article II shall be paid to Mr. Bowers in one (1) lump sum payment within two (2) payroll periods of the later of the following to occur: (a) Mr. Bowers' Separation Date, or (b) the tender to the Company by Mr. Bowers of an effective Waiver and Release in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto and the expiration of any applicable revocation period for such waiver. In the event of a dispute with respect to liability or amount of any benefit due hereunder, an effective Waiver and Release shall be tendered at the time of final resolution of any such dispute when payment is tendered by the Company. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.4(a) above, if the Compensation Committee determines that it is necessary to delay any payment under this Article II in order to avoid any tax liability pursuant to Code Section 409A(a)(1), such payment shall be delayed for the period set forth in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and such delayed payment shall bear a reasonable rate of interest as determined by the Compensation Committee. 2.5 Benefits in the Event of Death. In the event of Mr. Bowers' death prior to the payment of all benefits due under this Article II, Mr. Bowers' estate shall be entitled to receive as due any amounts not yet paid under this Article II upon the tender by the executor or administrator of the estate of an effective Waiver and Release. 29 2.6 Legal Fees. In the event of a dispute between Mr. Bowers and the Company with regard to any amounts due hereunder, if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Bowers' favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Bowers' legal fees incurred with respect to all issues in such dispute in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). 2.7 No Mitigation. Mr. Bowers shall have no duty or obligation to seek other employment following his Separation Date and, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 2.1(b) hereof, the amounts due Mr. Bowers hereunder shall not be reduced or suspended if he accepts such subsequent employment. 2.8 Non-qualified Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans. Subsequent to a Change in Control, any claims by Mr. Bowers for benefits under any of the Company's non-qualified retirement or deferred compensation plans shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the procedures and provisions set forth in Article III hereof and if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Bowers' favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Bowers' legal fees in the manner provided in Section 2.6 hereof. ARTICLE III - ARBITRATION 3.1 General. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Company's obligations to pay severance benefits under this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled and resolved solely by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") except as otherwise provided herein. The arbitration shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolution of any such claim for severance benefits and the arbitrators' award shall be final and binding. The provisions of this Article III are not intended to apply to any other disputes, claims or 30 controversies arising out of or relating to Mr. Bowers' employment by the Company or the termination thereof. 3.2 Demand for Arbitration. Arbitration shall be initiated by serving a written notice of demand for arbitration to Mr. Bowers, in the case of the Company, or to the Compensation Committee, in the case of Mr. Bowers. 3.3 Law and Venue. The arbitrators shall apply the laws of the State of Georgia, except to the extent pre-empted by federal law, excluding any law which would require the use of the law of another state. The arbitration shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia. 3.4 Appointment of Arbitrators. Arbitrators shall be appointed within fifteen (15) business days following service of the demand for arbitration. The number of arbitrators shall be three. One arbitrator shall be appointed by Mr. Bowers, one arbitrator shall be appointed by the Company, and the two arbitrators shall appoint a third. If the arbitrators cannot agree on a third arbitrator within thirty (30) business days after the service of demand for arbitration, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. 3.5 Costs. The arbitration filing fee shall be paid by Mr. Bowers. All other costs of arbitration shall be borne equally by Mr. Bowers and the Company, provided, however, that the Company shall reimburse such fees and costs in the event any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. Bowers' favor and Mr. Bowers is reimbursed legal fees under Section 2.6 hereof. 3.6 Interim and Injunctive Relief. Nothing in this Article III is intended to preclude, upon application of either party, any court having jurisdiction from issuing and enforcing in any lawful manner such temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and other interim measures of relief as may be 31 necessary to prevent harm to either party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate pending the conclusion of arbitration proceedings pursuant to this Article III and nothing herein is intended to prevent any court from entering and enforcing in any lawful manner such judgments for permanent equitable relief as may be necessary to prevent harm to a party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate following the issuance of arbitral awards pursuant to this Article III. ARTICLE IV - TRANSFER OF EMPLOYMENT 4.1 Transfer of Employment. In the event that Mr. Bowers' employment by the Company is terminated during the two year period following a Change in Control and Mr. Bowers accepts employment by Southern or a another Southern Subsidiary, the Company shall assign this Agreement to Southern or such Southern Subsidiary, Southern shall accept such assignment or cause such Southern Subsidiary to accept such assignment, and such assignee shall become the "Company" for all purposes hereunder. ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS 5.1 Funding of Benefits. Unless the Board of Directors in its discretion determines otherwise, the amounts payable to Mr. Bowers under the this Agreement shall not be funded in any manner and shall be paid by the Company out of its general assets, which assets are subject to the claims of the Company's creditors. 5.2 Withholding. There shall be deducted from the payment of any amount due under this Agreement the amount of any tax required by any governmental authority to be withheld and paid over by the Company to such governmental authority for the account of Mr. Bowers. 32 5.3 Assignment. Neither Mr. Bowers nor his beneficiaries shall have any rights to sell, assign, transfer, encumber, or otherwise convey the right to receive the payment of any amount due hereunder, which payment and the rights thereto are expressly declared to be nonassignable and nontransferable. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void and of no effect. 5.4 Interpretation. This Agreement is intended to comply with the provisions of Code Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder in order to avoid any additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1). In the event it is necessary to interpret the provisions of this Agreement for purposes of its operation, such interpretation shall, to the extent possible, be consistent with such intent. 5.5 Amendment and Termination. The Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a writing executed by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 1st day of May, 2007. THE SOUTHERN COMPANY By: /s/David M. Ratcliffe SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC. By: /s/Robert A.Bell MR. BOWERS /s/William Paul Bowers William Paul Bowers 33 Exhibit A CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release The attached Waiver and Release is to be given to Mr. William Paul Bowers upon the occurrence of an event that triggers eligibility for severance benefits under the Change in Control Agreement, as described in Section 2.2 of such Agreement. 1 of 5 CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release I, William Paul Bowers, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Article II of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for receiving the severance and welfare benefits under Article II of the Agreement, I hereby voluntarily and irrevocably waive, release, dismiss with prejudice, and withdraw all claims, complaints, suits or demands of any kind whatsoever (whether known or unknown) which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Southern Company Services, Inc., Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Southern LINC, Southern Company Energy Solutions, L.L.C., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Telecom, Inc., Southern Company Management Development, Inc., and other current or former subsidiaries or affiliates of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers and attorneys (collectively, the "Releasees"), arising from or relating to (directly or indirectly) my employment or the termination of my employment or other events occurred as of the date of execution of this Agreement, including but not limited to: (a) claims for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 1981, the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 11141, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; (b) claims for violations of any other federal or state statute or regulation or local ordinance; (c) claims for lost or unpaid wages, compensation, or benefits, defamation, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, assault, battery, wrongful or constructive discharge, negligent hiring, retention or supervision, fraud, misrepresentation, conversion, tortious interference, breach of contract, or breach of fiduciary duty; 2 of 5 (d) claims to benefits under any bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company (except for those plans listed below); or (e) any other claims under state law arising in tort or contract. In signing this Agreement, I am not releasing any claims that may arise under the terms of this Agreement or which may arise out of events occurring after the date I execute this Agreement. I am also not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to receive under The Southern Company Pension Plan, The Southern Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan, The Southern Company Employee Savings Plan, The Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, The Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan or under any workers' compensation laws. However, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law (including protected activities described in Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act) or from communicating, either voluntarily or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. I understand and agree for a period of two (2) years after the date I execute this Agreement, I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all valuable, non-public, competitively sensitive data and information relating to the Releasees' business that is not generally known by or readily available to Releasees' competitors and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such information to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further understand and agree that I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all trade secrets of Releasees for as long as such items remain trade secrets under applicable law and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such trade secrets to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further agree to keep confidential and not disclose the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the benefits under the Agreement, except to my spouse, attorneys or financial advisors (who must be informed of and agree to be bound by the confidentiality provisions contained in this Agreement before I disclose any information to them about this Agreement), or where such disclosure is required by law. 3 of 5 I agree to return to the Company prior to my last day of employment all property of the Company, including but not limited to data, lists, information, memoranda, documents, identification cards, credit cards, parking cards, keys, computers, fax machines, beepers, phones, and files (including copies thereof). I understand and agree that I will not seek re-employment as an employee, leased employee or independent contractor with the Company or any Southern Company subsidiary or affiliate during the twenty-four (24) month period beginning immediately following my execution of this Agreement. I have carefully read this agreement and I fully understand all of the provisions of this Waiver. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver (including my attorney, accountant or tax advisor). Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice. I have had the opportunity to review and consider this Waiver for a period of at least twenty-one (21) days before signing it. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign this Waiver. In order to revoke this Waiver, I must deliver written notification of such revocation to the Compensation Committee. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. Revocation of this Waiver will not alter or change the termination of my employment by the Company. In signing this Waiver, I am not relying on any representation or statement (written or oral) not specifically set forth in this Waiver, the Agreement or by the company or any of its representatives with regard to the subject matter, basis, or effect of this Waiver or otherwise. I was not coerced, threatened, or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I am voluntarily signing and delivering this Waiver of my own free will. 4 of 5 I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have. I understand I do not have to sign this Waiver. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby executes this Waiver this ____ day of ________________, in the year _____. --------------------------- William Paul Bowers Sworn to and subscribed to me this ___day of _________, ____ - -------------------------- Notary Public My Commission Expires: - --------------------------- (Notary Seal) Acknowledged and Accepted by the Company. By: ----------------------------------- Date: ----------------------------------- 5 of 5 EX-10.A.5 6 x10a5.txt Exhibit 10(a)5 AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") made and entered into by and between The Southern Company ("Southern"), Alabama Power Company (the "Company") and Mr. Charles Douglas McCrary ("Mr. McCrary") (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties") is effective November 16, 2006. This Agreement amends and restates the Amended and Restated Change in Control Agreement entered into by Mr. McCrary, Southern and the Company, effective June 1, 2004. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Mr. McCrary is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company; WHEREAS, the Company wishes to provide to Mr. McCrary certain severance benefits under certain circumstances following a change in control (as defined herein) of Southern or the Company; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and the agreements of the Parties set forth in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1 ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: 1.1 "Annual Compensation" shall mean Mr. McCrary's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan. 1.2 "Base Salary" shall mean Mr. McCrary's highest annual base salary rate during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 1.3 "Beneficial Ownership" shall mean beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. 1.4 "Benefit Index" shall mean the Hewitt Associates' Benefit Index(r), or if such index is no longer available, cannot be used, or if pursuant to Section 1.5 hereof another Benefits Consultant has been chosen by the Compensation Committee, such other comparable index utilized by the Benefits Consultant. 1.5 "Benefits Consultant" shall mean Hewitt Associates or such other nationally recognized employee benefits consulting firm as shall be designated in writing by the Compensation Committee upon the occurrence of a Preliminary Change in Control that would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control. 1.6 "Board of Directors" shall mean the board of directors of the Company. 1.7 "Business Combination" shall mean a reorganization, merger or consolidation of Southern or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Southern. 2 1.8 "Change in Control" shall mean, (a) with respect to Southern, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 20% or more of Southern's Voting Securities; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(a)(i) the following acquisitions of Southern's Voting Securities shall not constitute a Change in Control: (A) any acquisition directly from Southern; (B) any acquisition by Southern; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary; (D) any acquisition by a qualified pension plan or publicly held mutual fund; (E) any acquisition by an employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed exclusively of such employees; or (F) any Business Combination which would not otherwise constitute a Change in Control because of the application of clauses (A), (B) or (C) of Section 1.8(a)(iii); (ii) A change in the composition of the Southern Board whereby individuals who constitute the Incumbent Board cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Southern Board; or 3 (iii) The Consummation of a Business Combination, unless, following such Business Combination, all of the following three conditions are met: (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who held Beneficial Ownership, respectively, of Southern's Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination hold Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 65% or more of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of the corporation surviving or resulting from such Business Combination, (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such Business Combination holds Beneficial Ownership of all or substantially all of Southern's Voting Securities or all or substantially all of Southern's assets) (such surviving or resulting corporation to be referred to as "Surviving Company"), in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination, of Southern's Voting Securities; (B) no Person (excluding any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund, Group composed exclusively of Employees or employee benefit plan (or related trust) of Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or Surviving Company) holds Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 20% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of Surviving Company except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination; and 4 (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of Surviving Company were members of the Incumbent Board on the date of the Preliminary Change in Control. (b) with respect to the Company, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of the Company; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1.8(b)(i), any acquisition by Mr. McCrary, any other employee of Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, or Group composed entirely of such employees, any qualified pension plan, any publicly held mutual fund or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern or any Southern Subsidiary shall not constitute a Change in Control; (ii) The Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company ("Company Business Combination"), in each case, unless, following such Company Business Combination, Southern or a Southern Subsidiary Controls the corporation surviving or resulting from such Company Business Combination; or (iii) The Consummation of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to an entity which Southern or a Southern Subsidiary does not Control ("Subsidiary Change in Control"). 1.9 "COBRA Coverage" shall mean any continuation coverage to which Mr. McCrary or his dependents may be entitled pursuant to Code Section 4980B. 5 1.10 "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 1.11 "Common Stock" shall mean the common stock of Southern. 1.12 "Company" shall mean Alabama Power Company, its successors and assigns. 1.13 "Compensation Committee" shall mean the Compensation and Management Succession Committee of the Southern Board. 1.14 "Consummation" shall mean the completion of the final act necessary to complete a transaction as a matter of law, including, but not limited to, any required approvals by the corporation's shareholders and board of directors, the transfer of legal and beneficial title to securities or assets and the final approval of the transaction by any applicable domestic or foreign governments or governmental agencies. 1.15 "Control" shall mean, in the case of a corporation, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of the combined voting power of the corporation's Voting Securities, or in the case of any other entity, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of such entity's voting equity interests. 1.16 "Economic Equivalent" or "Economic Equivalence" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.23(f) hereof. 6 1.17 "Employee Outplacement Program" shall mean the program established by the Company from time to time for the purpose of assisting employees in finding employment outside of the Company which provides for the following services: (a) self assessment, career decision and goal setting; (b) job market research and job sources; (c) networking and interviewing skills; (d) planning and implementation strategy; (e) resume writing, job hunting methods and salary negotiation; and (f) office support and job search resources. 1.18 "Company" shall mean Alabama Power Company, its successors and assigns. 1.19 "Company Business Combination" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(ii) hereof. 1.20 "Equity Based Bonus Plan" shall mean a plan or arrangement that provides for the grant to participants of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock, phantom stock appreciation rights or any other similar rights the terms of which provide a participant with the potential to receive the benefit of any increase in value of the underlying equity or notional amount (e.g., number of phantom shares) from the date of grant through a subsequent date. 1.21 "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1.22 "Executive Employee" shall mean those employees of the Company of Grade Level 10 or above. 7 1.23 "Good Reason" shall mean, without Mr. McCrary's express written consent, after written notice to the Company, and after a thirty (30) day opportunity for the Company to cure, the continuing occurrence of any of the events described in Subsections (a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) or (d)(ii) of this Section 1.23. In the case of Mr. McCrary claiming benefits under this Agreement upon a Subsidiary Change in Control, the foregoing notice and opportunity to cure will be satisfied if Mr. McCrary provides to the Compensation Committee a copy of his written offer of employment by the acquiring company within thirty (30) days of such offer along with a written explanation describing how the terms of such offer satisfy the requirements of Subsections (a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) of this Section 1.23. The Compensation Committee shall make a determination of whether such written offer of employment satisfies the requirements of Sections 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof upon consultation with the Benefits Consultant and shall notify Mr. McCrary of its decision within thirty (30) days of receipt of Mr. McCrary's written offer of employment. Any dispute regarding the Compensation Committee's decision shall be resolved in accordance with Article III hereof. (a) Inconsistent Duties. (i) Change in Control. A meaningful and detrimental alteration in Mr. McCrary's position or in the nature or status of his responsibilities from those in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. McCrary is offered employment with the acquiring employer with a job title, duties and status which are materially and detrimentally lower than Mr. McCrary's 8 job title, duties and status in effect at the Company as of the date the offer of employment is received. (b) Reduced Compensation. (i) Change in Control. A reduction of five percent (5%) or more by the Company in any of the following amounts of compensation expressed in subparagraphs (A), (B) or (C) hereof, except for a less than ten percent (10%), across-the-board reduction in such compensation amounts similarly affecting ninety-five percent (95%) or more of the Executive Employees eligible for such compensation: (A) Mr. McCrary's Base Salary; (B) the sum of Mr. McCrary's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan, as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated; or (C) the sum of Mr. McCrary's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan plus the Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. McCrary is offered Base Salary, Target Bonus under the acquiring company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan and Target Bonus under the 9 acquiring company's Equity Based Bonus Plan that, in the aggregate, is less than ninety percent (95%) of Mr. McCrary's Base Salary plus Target Bonus under the Company's Short Term Bonus Plan and Long Term Bonus Plan, plus Target Bonus under the Company's Equity Based Bonus Plan, each of which as in effect on the day the offer of employment is received; (c) Relocation. (i) Company. A change in Mr. McCrary's work location to a location more than fifty (50) miles from the facility where Mr. McCrary was located on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, unless such new work location is within fifty (50) miles of Mr. McCrary's principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. The acceptance, if any, by Mr. McCrary of employment by the Company at a work location which is outside the fifty mile radius set forth in this Section 1.23(c) shall not be a waiver of Mr. McCrary's right to refuse subsequent transfer by the Company to a location which is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. McCrary's principal place of residence on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated, and such subsequent nonconsensual transfer shall be "Good Reason" under this Agreement; (ii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the case of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. McCrary's work location under the terms of the offer of employment from the acquiring employer is more than fifty (50) miles from Mr. McCrary's work location at the Company as of the date the offer of employment by the acquiring employer is received. 10 (D) Benefits and Perquisites. (i) Change in Control - Retirement and Welfare Benefits. The taking of any action by the Company that would directly or indirectly cause a Material Reduction in the Retirement and Welfare Benefits to which Mr. McCrary is entitled under the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefit plans in which Mr. McCrary was participating on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated. (ii) Vacation and Paid Time Off. The failure by the Company to provide Mr. McCrary with the number of paid vacation days or, if applicable, paid time off days to which Mr. McCrary is entitled on the basis of years of service with the Company in accordance with the Company's normal vacation policy or the paid time off program (whichever applicable) in effect on the day immediately preceding the day the Change in Control is Consummated (except for across-the-board vacation policy or paid time off program changes or policy or program terminations similarly affecting at least ninety-five percent (95%) of all Executive Employees of the Company). (iii) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if Mr. McCrary is offered a package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits by the acquiring employer that is not Economically Equivalent, as determined under Sections 1.23(f) and (g) hereof. (e) Adoption of Severance Agreement. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, Good Reason shall exist if the offer of employment by 11 the acquiring employer does not include an agreement to enter into a severance agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto. (f) Economic Equivalence. For purposes of Section 1.23(d)(iii) above, an acquiring employer's package of Retirement and Welfare Benefits shall be considered Economically Equivalent if, in the written opinion of the Benefits Consultant, the anticipated, employer-provided value of what Mr. McCrary is expected to derive from the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits is equal to or greater than ninety percent (90%) of such value Mr. McCrary would have derived from the Company's Retirement and Welfare Benefits using the Benefit Index. (g) Benefit Index Guidelines. For purposes of Section 1.23(f) above, the following guidelines shall be followed by the Company, the acquiring employer and the Benefits Consultant in the performance of the Benefit Index calculations: (i) Upon a Preliminary Change in Control that if Consummated would result in a Subsidiary Change in Control, the Company and the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits Consultant the applicable benefit plan provisions for the plan year in which the Subsidiary Change in Control is anticipated to occur. Plan provisions for the immediately preceding plan year may be provided if the Benefits Consultant determines that there have been no changes to such plans that would materially affect the determination of Economic Equivalence. If the acquiring employer's relevant plan provisions have not previously been included in the Benefits Consultant's Benefit Index database, the acquiring employer shall provide to the Benefits 12 Consultant such plan information as the Benefits Consultant shall request in writing as soon as practicable following such request. The Compensation Committees shall take such action as is reasonably required to facilitate the transfer of such information from the acquiring employer to the Benefits Consultant. (ii) The standard Benefit Index assumptions for the plan year from which the plan provisions are taken shall be used. (iii) The Company shall provide to the Benefit Consultant actual data for its Employees. (iv) The determination of whether or not the acquiring employer's Retirement and Welfare Benefits are Economically Equivalent to the Retirement and Welfare Benefits provided to Mr. McCrary by the Company shall be determined on an aggregate basis. All assessments shall consider all benefits in total and no individual-by-individual, plan-by-plan determination of Economic Equivalence shall be made. 1.24 "Group" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act. 1.25 "Group Health Plan" shall mean the group health plan covering Mr. McCrary, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.26 "Group Life Insurance Plan" shall mean the group life insurance plan covering Mr. McCrary, as such plan may be amended from time to time. 1.27 "Incumbent Board" shall mean those individuals who constitute the Southern Board as of February 23, 2006, plus any individual who shall become a director subsequent to such date whose election or nomination for election by Southern's shareholders was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the directors 13 then comprising the Incumbent Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no individual who shall become a director of the Southern Board subsequent to February 23, 2006 whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (within the meaning of Rule 14a-11 of the Regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Southern Board shall be a member of the Incumbent Board. 1.28 "Long Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of more than twelve months. 1.29 "Month of Service" shall mean any calendar month during which Mr. McCrary has worked at least one (1) hour or was on approved leave of absence while in the employ of the Company or any other Southern Subsidiary. 1.30 "Material Reduction" shall mean (i) any change in a retirement plan or arrangement that has the effect of reducing the present value of the projected benefits to be provided to Mr. McCrary by five percent (5%) or more, (ii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in medical, health and accident and disability benefits as a percentage of premiums or premium equivalents in accordance with the Company's prior practice as measured over a period of the three previous plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated, or (iii) any five percent (5%) or more reduction in employer matching funds as a percentage of employee contributions in accordance with the Company's prior practice measured over a period of the previous three plan years from the date the Change in Control is Consummated. 14 1.31 "Omnibus Plan" shall mean the Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, and the Design and Administrative Specifications duly adopted thereunder, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.32 "Pension Plan" shall mean The Southern Company Pension Plan or any successor thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.33 "Performance Dividend Program" or "PDP" shall mean the Performance Dividend Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.34 "Performance Pay Program" or "PPP" shall mean the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan or any replacement thereto, as in effect on the date a Change in Control is Consummated. 1.35 "Person" shall mean any individual, entity or group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of Exchange Act. 1.36 "Preliminary Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following as administratively determined by the Southern Committee. (a) Southern or the Company has entered into a written agreement, such as, but not limited to, a letter of intent, which, if Consummated, would result in a Change in Control; (b) Southern, the Company or any Person publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if Consummated, would result in a Change of Control under circumstances where the Consummation of the announced action or intended action is legally and financially possible; 15 (c) Any Person achieves the Beneficial Ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the Common Stock; or (d) The Southern Board or the Board of Directors has declared that a Preliminary Change of Control has occurred. 1.37 "Retirement and Welfare Benefits" shall mean benefits provided by the following types of plans and arrangements: pension plans, defined contribution plans (matched savings, profit sharing, money purchase, ESOP, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for death benefits while employed or retired (life insurance, survivor income, and similar plans and arrangements), plans providing for short-term disability benefits (including accident and sick time), plans providing for long-term disability benefits, plans providing health-care benefits (including reimbursements during active employment or retirement related to expenses for medical, vision, hearing, dental, and similar plans and arrangements). 1.38 "Separation Date" shall mean the date on which Mr. McCrary's employment with the Company is terminated; provided, however, that solely for purposes of Section 2.2(c) hereof, if, upon termination of employment with the Company, Mr. McCrary is deemed to have retired pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. McCrary's Separation Date shall be the effective date of his retirement pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.39 "Short Term Bonus Plan" shall mean any bonus type plan or arrangement designed to provide incentive based compensation to participants upon the achievement of objective or subjective goals that measure performance over a period of twelve months or less. 1.40 "Southern" shall mean The Southern Company, its successors and assigns. 1.41 "Southern Board" shall mean the board of directors of Southern. 16 1.42 "Southern Committee" shall mean the committee comprised of the Chairman of the Southern Board, the Chief Financial Officer of Southern and the General Counsel of Southern. 1.43 "Southern Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation or other entity Controlled by Southern or another Southern Subsidiary. 1.44 "Subsidiary Change in Control" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.8(b)(iii) hereof. 1.45 "Target Bonus" shall mean the amount of incentive compensation expressed as either a percent of salary or pay, an expected dollar amount, the number of awards granted or such other quantifiable measure to determine the amount to be paid or awards granted under the terms of the respective Short Term Bonus Plan, Long Term Bonus Plan or Equity Based Bonus Plan, as used by the Company or respective acquiring employer to measure the market competitiveness of its employee compensation programs. 1.46 "Termination for Cause" or "Cause" shall mean Mr. McCrary's termination of employment with the Company upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The willful and continued failure by Mr. McCrary to substantially perform his duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from Mr. McCrary's Total Disability or from Mr. McCrary's retirement or any such actual or anticipated failure resulting from termination by Mr. McCrary for Good Reason) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to him by the Southern Board, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Southern Board believes Mr. McCrary has not substantially performed his duties; or 17 (b) The willful engaging by Mr. McCrary in conduct that is demonstrably and materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise, including but not limited to any of the following: (i) any willful act involving fraud or dishonesty in the course of Mr. McCrary's employment by the Company; (ii) the willful carrying out of any activity or the making of any statement by Mr. McCrary which would materially prejudice or impair the good name and standing of the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary or would bring the Company, Southern or any other Southern Subsidiary into contempt, ridicule or would reasonably shock or offend any community in which the Company, Southern or such other Southern Subsidiary is located; (iii) attendance by Mr. McCrary at work in a state of intoxication or otherwise being found in possession at his workplace of any prohibited drug or substance, possession of which would amount to a criminal offense; (iv) violation of the Company's policies on drug and alcohol usage, fitness for duty requirements or similar policies as may exist from time to time as adopted by the Company's safety officer; (v) assault or other act of violence by Mr. McCrary against any person during the course of employment; or (vi) Mr. McCrary's indictment for any felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. 18 No act or failure to act by Mr. McCrary shall be deemed "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by Mr. McCrary not in good faith and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in the best interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. McCrary shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to him a copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Southern Board at a meeting called and held for such purpose (after reasonable notice to Mr. McCrary and an opportunity for him, together with counsel, to be heard before the Southern Board), finding that, in the good faith opinion of the Southern Board, Mr. McCrary was guilty of conduct set forth in Section 1.46(a) or (b) hereof and specifying the particulars thereof in detail. 1.47 "Total Disability" shall mean total disability under the terms of the Pension Plan. 1.48 "Voting Securities" shall mean the outstanding voting securities of a corporation entitling the holder thereof to vote generally in the election of such corporation's directors. 1.49 "Waiver and Release" shall mean the Waiver and Release substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto. 1.50 "Year of Service" shall mean an Employee's Months of Service divided by twelve (12) rounded to the nearest whole year, rounding up if the remaining number of months is seven (7) or greater and rounding down if the remaining number of months is less than seven (7). If an Employee has a break in his service with his Employing Company, he will receive credit under this Plan for the service prior to the break in service only if the break in service was less than five years and his service prior to the break exceeds the length of the break in service. 19 ARTICLE II - SEVERANCE BENEFITS 2.1 Eligibility. (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, if Mr. McCrary's employment is involuntarily terminated by the Company at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company for reasons other than Cause or if Mr. McCrary voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for Good Reason at any time during the two year period following a Change in Control of Southern or the Company, he shall be entitled to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2 hereof, subject to the terms and conditions described in this Article II. (b) Limits on Eligibility. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Mr. McCrary shall not be eligible to receive benefits under this Plan if Mr. McCrary : (i) is not actively at work on his Separation Date, unless Mr. McCrary is capable of returning to work within twelve (12) weeks of the beginning of any leave of absence from work; (ii) voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company for other than Good Reason; (iii) has his employment terminated by the Company for Cause; (iv) accepts the transfer of his employment to Southern, any Southern Subsidiary or any employer that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of Southern; 20 (v) accepts the transfer of his employment to any employer (or its affiliate) that acquires all or substantially all of the assets of a Southern Subsidiary or the Company and becomes an employee of any such employer (or its affiliate) following such acquisition (provided, however, that if Mr. McCrary would otherwise have been entitled to severance benefits under this Agreement but for this Section 2.1(b)(v), Mr. McCrary shall be eligible for benefits under this Agreement except for those outplacement, severance and welfare benefits described in Sections 2.2(a), (b) and (c) hereof); (vi) is involuntarily separated from service with the Company after refusing an offer of employment by Southern or a Southern Subsidiary, under circumstances where the terms of such offer would not have amounted to Good Reason for voluntary termination of employment from the Company by comparing each item of compensation and benefits of such offer of employment as set forth in Section 1.23(a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i) and (d)(ii) above, with such items of compensation and benefits to which he is entitled at the Company as of the day immediately preceding the day of such offer of employment; (vii) refuses an offer of employment by an acquiring employer in a Subsidiary Change in Control under circumstances where such offer does not provide Good Reason under the requirements of Section 1.23(a)(ii), (b)(ii), (c)(ii), (d)(iii) or (e) hereof. (viii) elects to receive the benefits of any other voluntary or involuntary severance, separation or outplacement program, plan or 21 agreement maintained by the Company in lieu of benefits under this Agreement; provided however, that the receipt of benefits under any retention plan or agreement shall not be deemed to be the receipt of benefits under any severance, separation or outplacement program for purposes of this Agreement. 2.2 Severance Benefits. Upon the Company's receipt of an effective Waiver and Release, Mr. McCrary shall be entitled to receive the following severance benefits: (a) Employee Outplacement Services. Mr. McCrary shall be eligible to participate in the Employee Outplacement Program, which program shall not be less than six (6) months duration measured from Mr. McCrary's Separation Date. (b) Severance Amount. Mr. McCrary shall be paid in cash an amount equal to three times his Annual Compensation (the "Severance Amount"). If any portion of the Severance Amount constitutes an "excess parachute payment" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Excess Parachute Payment")), the Company shall pay to Mr. McCrary an additional amount calculated by determining the amount of tax under Code Section 4999 that he otherwise would have paid on any Excess Parachute Payment with respect to the Change in Control and dividing such amount by a decimal determined by adding the tax rate under Code Section 4999 ("Excise Tax"), the hospital insurance tax under Code Section 3101(b) ("HI Tax") and federal and state income tax measured at the highest marginal rates ("Income Tax") and subtracting such result from the number one (1) (the "280G Gross-up"); provided, however, that no 280G Gross-up shall be paid unless the Severance Amount plus all other "parachute payments" to Mr. McCrary under Code Section 280G exceeds three (3) times Mr. McCrary's "base 22 amount" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G ("Base Amount")) by ten percent (10%) or more; provided further, that if no 280G Gross-up is paid, the Severance Amount shall be capped at three (3) times Mr. McCrary's Base Amount, less all other "parachute payments" (as such term is defined under Code Section 280G) received by Mr. McCrary, less one dollar (the "Capped Amount"), if the Capped Amount, reduced by HI Tax and Income Tax, exceeds what otherwise would have been the Severance Amount, reduced by HI Tax, Income Tax and Excise Tax. For purposes of this Section 2.2(b), whether any amount would constitute an Excess Parachute Payment and any other calculations of tax, e.g., Excise Tax, HI Tax, Income Tax, etc., or other amounts, e.g., Base Amount, Capped Amount, etc., shall be determined by a nationally recognized firm specializing in federal income taxes as selected by the Compensation Committee, and such calculations or determinations shall be binding upon Mr. McCrary, Southern and the Company. (c) Welfare Benefit. (i) Except as provided in Section 2.3 hereof, Mr. McCrary shall be eligible to participate in the Company's Group Health Plan for a period of six (6) months for each of Mr. McCrary's Years of Service, not to exceed a period of five (5) years, beginning on the first day of the first month following Mr. McCrary's Separation Date unless otherwise specifically provided under such plan, upon Mr. McCrary's payment of both the Company's and Mr. McCrary's premium under such plan. Mr. McCrary shall also be entitled to elect coverage under the Group Health Plan for his dependents who are participating in the Group Health Plan on Mr. McCrary's Separation Date (and for such other dependents as may be entitled to coverage under the provisions of the 23 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) for the duration of Mr. McCrary's extended medical coverage under this Section 2.2(c) to the extent such dependents remain eligible for dependent coverage under the terms of the Group Health Plan. (ii) The extended medical coverage afforded to Mr. McCrary pursuant to this Section 2.2(c) as well as the premiums to be paid by Mr. McCrary in connection with such coverage shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Group Health Plan and shall be subject to any changes in the terms and conditions of the Group Health Plan as well as any future increases in premiums under the Group Health Plan. The premiums to be paid by Mr. McCrary in connection with this extended coverage shall be due on the first day of each month; provided, however, that if Mr. McCrary fails to pay his premium within thirty (30) days of its due date, his extended coverage shall be terminated. (iii) Any Group Health Plan coverage provided under this Section 2.2(c) shall be a part of and not in addition to any COBRA Coverage which Mr. McCrary or his dependent may elect. In the event that Mr. McCrary or his dependent becomes eligible to be covered, by virtue of re-employment or otherwise, by any employer-sponsored group health plan or is eligible for coverage under any government-sponsored health plan during the above period, coverage under the Company's Group Health Plan available to Mr. McCrary or his dependent by virtue of the provisions of this Article II shall terminate, except as may otherwise be required by law, and shall not be renewed. It shall be the duty of Mr. McCrary to inform the Company of his eligibility to participate in any such health plan. 24 (iv) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.3 hereof, regardless of whether Mr. McCrary elects the extended coverage described in Section 2.2(c) hereof, the Company shall pay to Mr. McCrary a cash amount equal to the Company's and Mr. McCrary's cost of premiums for three (3) years of coverage under the Group Health Plan and Group Life Insurance Plan, as such Plans were in effect as of the date of the Change in Control. (d) Stock Option Vesting. The provisions of this Section 2.2(d) shall apply to any equity based awards under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(d) by reference. (i) Any of Mr. McCrary's Options and Stock Appreciation Rights outstanding as of the Separation Date which are not then exercisable and vested, shall become fully exercisable and vested; provided, that in the case of a Stock Appreciation Right, if Mr. McCrary is subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, such Stock Appreciation Right shall not become fully vested and exercisable at such time if such actions would result in liability to Mr. McCrary under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, provided further that any such actions not taken as a result of the rules under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act shall be effected as of the first date that such activity would no longer result in liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. (ii) The restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to any of Mr. McCrary's Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units as of the 25 Separation Date shall lapse, and such Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions and limitations and become fully vested and transferable. (e) Performance Pay Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(e) shall apply to the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(e) by reference. Provided Mr. McCrary is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PPP, if the PPP is in place as of Mr. McCrary's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. McCrary is entitled to participate therein, Mr. McCrary shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of his Cash-Based Award under the PPP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance under the PPP and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (f) Performance Dividend Program. The provisions of this Section 2.2(f) shall apply to the Performance Dividend Program, the defined terms of which are incorporated in this Section 2.2(f) by reference. Provided Mr. McCrary is not entitled to a Cash-Based Award under the PDP, if the PDP is in place through Mr. McCrary's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. McCrary is entitled to participate therein, Mr. McCrary shall be entitled to receive cash for each such Cash-Based Award under the PDP held as of such date based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance under the PDP for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, and the sum of the quarterly dividends declared on the Common Stock in the performance year of and prior to the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(f), payout of each Cash-Based Award under the PDP shall be based upon the performance 26 measurement period that would otherwise have ended on December 31st of the year in which Mr. McCrary's Separation Date occurs, all other remaining PPP performance measurement periods shall terminate with respect to Mr. McCrary and no payment to Mr. McCrary shall be made with respect thereto. (g) Other Short Term Incentives Under the Omnibus Plan. The provisions of this Section 2.2(g) shall apply to Performance Unit or Performance Share awards under the Omnibus Plan. Provided Mr. McCrary is not otherwise entitled to a Performance Unit/Share award under the Omnibus Plan, Mr. McCrary shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of the value of his Performance Units and/or Performance Shares for the performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at target performance and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the Separation Date. (h) Other Short-Term Incentive Plans. The provisions of this Section 2.2(h) shall apply to Mr. McCrary to the extent that he, as of the date of the Change in Control, is a participant in any other "short term incentive compensation plan" not otherwise previously referred to in this Section 2.2. Provided Mr. McCrary is not otherwise entitled to a plan payout under any change in control provisions of such plans, if the "short term incentive compensation plan" is in place through Mr. McCrary's Separation Date and to the extent Mr. McCrary is entitled to participate therein, Mr. McCrary shall be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to his award under the Company's "short term incentive compensation plan" for the annual performance period in which the Separation Date shall have occurred, at Mr. McCrary's target performance level and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the annual performance period 27 until the Separation Date. For purposes of this Section 2.2(h), the term "short term incentive compensation plan" shall mean any incentive compensation plan or arrangement adopted in writing by the Company which provides for annual, recurring compensatory bonuses to participants based upon articulated performance criteria, and which have been identified by the Compensation Committee and listed on Exhibit B hereto, which may be amended from time to time to reflect plan additions, terminations and amendments. (i) Pro rata Calculation. For purposes of calculating any pro rata Cash-Based Awards under Section 2.2(e), (f), (g) and (h) hereof, a month shall not be considered if the determining event occurs on or before the 14th day of the month, and a month shall be considered if the determining event occurs on or after the 15th day of the month. (j) No Duplicate Benefits. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.2 to the contrary, in the event that Mr. McCrary has received or is entitled to receive a Cash-Based Award under the PPP or the PDP as determined under the provisions of the Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan (the "BPP") for the Performance Period which includes Mr. McCrary's Separation Date, then the amount of any such Cash-Based Award under this Plan shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar by any such amount received or to be received under the BPP. 2.3 Coordination with Retiree Medical and Life Insurance Coverage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, if Mr. McCrary is otherwise eligible to retire pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, he shall be deemed to have retired for purposes of all employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company of which Mr. McCrary is a participant. If Mr. McCrary is deemed to have retired in accordance with the preceding sentence, he shall not be eligible to receive the benefits described in Section 2.2(c) hereof if, upon his Separation 28 Date, Mr. McCrary becomes eligible to receive the retiree medical and life insurance coverage provided to certain retirees pursuant to the terms of the Pension Plan, the Group Health Plan and the Group Life Insurance Plan. 2.4 Payment of Benefits. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.4(b) hereof, the total amount payable under this Article II shall be paid to Mr. McCrary in one (1) lump sum payment within two (2) payroll periods of the later of the following to occur: (a) Mr. McCrary's Separation Date, or (b) the tender to the Company by Mr. McCrary of an effective Waiver and Release in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto and the expiration of any applicable revocation period for such waiver. In the event of a dispute with respect to liability or amount of any benefit due hereunder, an effective Waiver and Release shall be tendered at the time of final resolution of any such dispute when payment is tendered by the Company. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.4(a) above, if the Compensation Committee determines that it is necessary to delay any payment under this Article II in order to avoid any tax liability pursuant to Code Section 409A(a)(1), such payment shall be delayed for the period set forth in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and such delayed payment shall bear a reasonable rate of interest as determined by the Compensation Committee. 2.5 Benefits in the Event of Death. In the event of Mr. McCrary's death prior to the payment of all benefits due under this Article II, Mr. McCrary's estate shall be entitled to receive as due any amounts not yet paid under this Article II upon the tender by the executor or administrator of the estate of an effective Waiver and Release. 29 2.6 Legal Fees. In the event of a dispute between Mr. McCrary and the Company with regard to any amounts due hereunder, if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. McCrary's favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. McCrary's legal fees incurred with respect to all issues in such dispute in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). 2.7 No Mitigation. Mr. McCrary shall have no duty or obligation to seek other employment following his Separation Date and, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 2.1(b) hereof, the amounts due Mr. McCrary hereunder shall not be reduced or suspended if he accepts such subsequent employment. 2.8 Non-qualified Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans. Subsequent to a Change in Control, any claims by Mr. McCrary for benefits under any of the Company's non-qualified retirement or deferred compensation plans shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the procedures and provisions set forth in Article III hereof and if any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. McCrary's favor, the Company shall reimburse Mr. McCrary's legal fees in the manner provided in Section 2.6 hereof. ARTICLE III - ARBITRATION 3.1 General. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Company's obligations to pay severance benefits under this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled and resolved solely by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") except as otherwise provided herein. The arbitration shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolution of any such claim for severance benefits and the arbitrators' award shall be final and binding. The provisions of this Article III are not intended to apply to any other disputes, claims or 30 controversies arising out of or relating to Mr. McCrary's employment by the Company or the termination thereof. 3.2 Demand for Arbitration. Arbitration shall be initiated by serving a written notice of demand for arbitration to Mr. McCrary, in the case of the Company, or to the Compensation Committee, in the case of Mr. McCrary. 3.3 Law and Venue. The arbitrators shall apply the laws of the State of Georgia, except to the extent pre-empted by federal law, excluding any law which would require the use of the law of another state. The arbitration shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia. 3.4 Appointment of Arbitrators. Arbitrators shall be appointed within fifteen (15) business days following service of the demand for arbitration. The number of arbitrators shall be three. One arbitrator shall be appointed by Mr. McCrary, one arbitrator shall be appointed by the Company, and the two arbitrators shall appoint a third. If the arbitrators cannot agree on a third arbitrator within thirty (30) business days after the service of demand for arbitration, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. 3.5 Costs. The arbitration filing fee shall be paid by Mr. McCrary. All other costs of arbitration shall be borne equally by Mr. McCrary and the Company, provided, however, that the Company shall reimburse such fees and costs in the event any material issue in such dispute is finally resolved in Mr. McCrary's favor and Mr. McCrary is reimbursed legal fees under Section 2.6 hereof. 3.6 Interim and Injunctive Relief. Nothing in this Article III is intended to preclude, upon application of either party, any court having jurisdiction from issuing and enforcing in any lawful manner such temporary restraining 31 orders, preliminary injunctions, and other interim measures of relief as may be necessary to prevent harm to either party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate pending the conclusion of arbitration proceedings pursuant to this Article III and nothing herein is intended to prevent any court from entering and enforcing in any lawful manner such judgments for permanent equitable relief as may be necessary to prevent harm to a party's interests or as otherwise may be appropriate following the issuance of arbitral awards pursuant to this Article III. ARTICLE IV - TRANSFER OF EMPLOYMENT 4.1 Transfer of Employment. In the event that Mr. McCrary's employment by the Company is terminated during the two year period following a Change in Control and Mr. McCrary accepts employment by Southern or a another Southern Subsidiary, the Company shall assign this Agreement to Southern or such Southern Subsidiary, Southern shall accept such assignment or cause such Southern Subsidiary to accept such assignment, and such assignee shall become the "Company" for all purposes hereunder. ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS 5.1 Funding of Benefits. Unless the Board of Directors in its discretion determines otherwise, the amounts payable to Mr. McCrary under the this Agreement shall not be funded in any manner and shall be paid by the Company out of its general assets, which assets are subject to the claims of the Company's creditors. 5.2 Withholding. There shall be deducted from the payment of any amount due under this Agreement the amount of any tax required by any governmental authority to be withheld and paid over by the Company to such governmental authority for the account of Mr. McCrary. 32 5.3 Assignment. Neither Mr. McCrary nor his beneficiaries shall have any rights to sell, assign, transfer, encumber, or otherwise convey the right to receive the payment of any amount due hereunder, which payment and the rights thereto are expressly declared to be nonassignable and nontransferable. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void and of no effect. 5.4 Interpretation. This Agreement is intended to comply with the provisions of Code Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder in order to avoid any additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1). In the event it is necessary to interpret the provisions of this Agreement for purposes of its operation, such interpretation shall, to the extent possible, be consistent with such intent. 5.5 Amendment and Termination. The Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a writing executed by the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this 1st day of May, 2007. THE SOUTHERN COMPANY By: /s/David M. Ratcliffe ALABAMA POWER COMPANY By: /s/Robert A. Bell MR. MCCRARY /s/C. McCrary Charles Douglas McCrary 33 Exhibit A CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release The attached Waiver and Release is to be given to Mr. Charles Douglas McCrary upon the occurrence of an event that triggers eligibility for severance benefits under the Change in Control Agreement, as described in Section 2.2 of such Agreement. 1 of 5 CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT Waiver and Release I, Charles Douglas McCrary, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Article II of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Alabama Power Company (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for receiving the severance and welfare benefits under Article II of the Agreement, I hereby voluntarily and irrevocably waive, release, dismiss with prejudice, and withdraw all claims, complaints, suits or demands of any kind whatsoever (whether known or unknown) which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Southern Company Services, Inc., Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Southern LINC, Southern Company Energy Solutions, L.L.C., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Telecom, Inc., Southern Company Management Development, Inc., and other current or former subsidiaries or affiliates of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers and attorneys (collectively, the "Releasees"), arising from or relating to (directly or indirectly) my employment or the termination of my employment or other events occurred as of the date of execution of this Agreement, including but not limited to: (a) claims for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 1981, the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 11141, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; (b) claims for violations of any other federal or state statute or regulation or local ordinance; (c) claims for lost or unpaid wages, compensation, or benefits, defamation, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, assault, battery, wrongful or constructive discharge, negligent hiring, retention or supervision, fraud, misrepresentation, conversion, tortious interference, breach of contract, or breach of fiduciary duty; 2 of 5 (d) claims to benefits under any bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company (except for those plans listed below); or (e) any other claims under state law arising in tort or contract. In signing this Agreement, I am not releasing any claims that may arise under the terms of this Agreement or which may arise out of events occurring after the date I execute this Agreement. I am also not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to receive under The Southern Company Pension Plan, The Southern Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan, The Southern Company Employee Savings Plan, The Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, The Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan or under any workers' compensation laws. However, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law (including protected activities described in Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act) or from communicating, either voluntarily or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. I understand and agree for a period of two (2) years after the date I execute this Agreement, I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all valuable, non-public, competitively sensitive data and information relating to the Releasees' business that is not generally known by or readily available to Releasees' competitors and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such information to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further understand and agree that I will regard and treat as strictly confidential all trade secrets of Releasees for as long as such items remain trade secrets under applicable law and I will not for any reason, either directly or indirectly, use, sell, lend, lease, distribute, license, transfer, assign, show, disclose, disseminate, reproduce, copy, or otherwise communicate any such trade secrets to any third party for my own benefit or for any purpose, other than in accordance with the express, written instructions of the Company or Releasees. I further agree to keep confidential and not disclose the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the benefits under the Agreement, except to my spouse, attorneys or financial advisors (who must be informed of and agree to be bound by the confidentiality provisions contained in this Agreement before I disclose any information to them about this Agreement), or where such disclosure is required by law. 3 of 5 I agree to return to the Company prior to my last day of employment all property of the Company, including but not limited to data, lists, information, memoranda, documents, identification cards, credit cards, parking cards, keys, computers, fax machines, beepers, phones, and files (including copies thereof). I understand and agree that I will not seek re-employment as an employee, leased employee or independent contractor with the Company or any Southern Company subsidiary or affiliate during the twenty-four (24) month period beginning immediately following my execution of this Agreement. I have carefully read this agreement and I fully understand all of the provisions of this Waiver. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver (including my attorney, accountant or tax advisor). Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice. I have had the opportunity to review and consider this Waiver for a period of at least twenty-one (21) days before signing it. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign this Waiver. In order to revoke this Waiver, I must deliver written notification of such revocation to the Compensation Committee. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. Revocation of this Waiver will not alter or change the termination of my employment by the Company. In signing this Waiver, I am not relying on any representation or statement (written or oral) not specifically set forth in this Waiver, the Agreement or by the company or any of its representatives with regard to the subject matter, basis, or effect of this Waiver or otherwise. I was not coerced, threatened, or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I am voluntarily signing and delivering this Waiver of my own free will. 4 of 5 I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have. I understand I do not have to sign this Waiver. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby executes this Waiver this ____ day of ________________, in the year _____. --------------------------- Charles Douglas McCrary Sworn to and subscribed to me this ___day of _________, ____ - -------------------------- Notary Public My Commission Expires: - --------------------------- (Notary Seal) Acknowledged and Accepted by the Company. By: ----------------------------------- Date: ----------------------------------- 5 of 5 EX-10.A.8 7 x10a8.txt Exhibit 10(a)8 SOUTHERN COMPANY CHANGE IN CONTROL BENEFITS PROTECTION PLAN AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Troutman Sanders LLP Bank of America Plaza, Suite 5200 600 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 SOUTHERN COMPANY CHANGE IN CONTROL BENEFITS PROTECTION PLAN AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLE I - PURPOSE AND ADOPTION OF PLAN 1.1 Adoption of Plan. Southern Company Services, Inc. hereby adopts this Amended and Restated Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan effective this 28 day of February, 2007. The Plan is an amendment and restatement of the Plan which was originally effective November 16, 2006. 1.2 Purpose. The Plan defines the events that constitute a Southern Change in Control and a Subsidiary Change in Control, protects the benefits to be provided to employees of the Employing Companies under certain incentive-based compensation plans and arrangements upon such a Change in Control and creates a protocol for transferring funds from the Employing Companies to the Southern Company Deferred Compensation Trust as a reserve for the payment of deferred compensation and non-qualified retirement benefits following certain change in control events involving Southern Company and certain of its subsidiaries. ARTICLE II - DEFINITIONS 2.1 "Administrative Committee" shall mean the Board of Directors. 2.2 "Beneficial Ownership" shall mean beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. 2.3 "Board of Directors" shall mean the board of directors of the Company. 2.4 "Business Combination" shall mean a reorganization, merger or consolidation of Southern Company or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Southern Company. 2.5 "Change in Control" shall mean a Southern Change in Control or a Subsidiary Change in Control, as applicable. 2.6 "Common Stock" shall mean the common stock of Southern Company. 2.7 "Company" shall mean Southern Company Services, Inc., its successors and assigns. 2.8 "Consummation" shall mean the completion of the final act necessary to complete a transaction as a matter of law, including, but not limited to, any required approvals by the corporation's shareholders and board of directors, the transfer of legal and beneficial title to securities or assets and the final approval of the transaction by any applicable domestic or foreign governments or agencies. 2 2.9 "Control" shall mean, in the case of a corporation, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of the combined voting power of the corporation's Voting Securities, or in the case of any other entity, Beneficial Ownership of more than 50% of such entity's voting equity interests. 2.10 "DCP" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1 hereof. 2.11 "Employee" shall mean an employee of an Employing Company as of the date of a Southern Change in Control. 2.12 "Employing Company" shall mean Southern Company, the Company, or any other corporation or other entity Controlled by Southern Company, directly or indirectly, which the Compensation and Management Succession Committee of the Southern Company Board of Directors has authorized to participate in the Plan and which has thereafter adopted the Plan, and any successor of any of them. 2.13 "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 2.14 "Funding Change in Control" shall mean any of the following: (a) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 35% or more of Southern Company's Voting Securities; provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (a), the following acquisitions of Southern Company's Voting Securities shall not constitute a Change in Control: (i) any acquisition directly from Southern Company; (ii) any acquisition by Southern Company; (iii) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern Company or any corporation controlled by Southern Company; (iv) any acquisition by a qualified pension plan or publicly held mutual fund; (v) any acquisition by an employee of Southern Company or its subsidiary or affiliate, or Group composed exclusively of such employees; or (vi) any Business Combination which would not otherwise constitute a Funding Change in Control because of the application of clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of this Section 2.14(a); (b) A change in the composition of the Southern Board whereby individuals who constitute the Incumbent Board cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Southern Board; (c) The Consummation of a Business Combination, unless, following such Business Combination, all of the following three conditions are met: 3 (i) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who held Beneficial Ownership, respectively, of Southern Company's Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of the corporation surviving or resulting from such Business Combination, (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction holds Beneficial Ownership of all or substantially all of Southern Company's Voting Securities or all or substantially all of Southern Company's assets) (such surviving or resulting corporation to be referred to as "Surviving Company"), in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination, of Southern Company's Voting Securities; (ii) no Person (excluding any corporation resulting from such Business Combination, any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund, Group composed exclusively of employees or employee benefit plan (or related trust) of Southern Company, its subsidiaries or Surviving Company) holds Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 35% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of Surviving Company except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination; and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of Surviving Company were members of the Incumbent Board at the earlier of the date of execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Southern Board, providing for such Business Combination. (d) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of a Funding Subsidiary; provided, however, that for purposes of this Subsection 2.14(d), any acquisition by an employee of Southern Company or its subsidiary or affiliate, or Group composed entirely of such employees, any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern Company or any corporation Controlled by Southern Company shall not constitute a Funding Change in Control; (e) The Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of a Funding Subsidiary (a "Funding Subsidiary Business Combination"), in each case, unless, following such Funding Subsidiary Business Combination, Southern Company Controls the corporation surviving or resulting from such Funding Subsidiary Business Combination, or (f) The Consummation of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of a Funding Subsidiary to an entity that Southern Company does not Control. 2.15 "Funding Event" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events as administratively determined by the Southern Committee: 4 (a) Southern Company or a Funding Subsidiary has entered into a written agreement, such as, but not limited to, a letter of intent, which, if Consummated, would result in a Funding Change in Control; (b) Southern Company, a Funding Subsidiary or any other Person publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if Consummated, would result in a Funding Change in Control under circumstances where the Consummation of the announced action or intended action is legally and financially possible; (c) Any Person acquires Beneficial Ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the Common Stock; or (d) The Southern Board or the board of directors of a Funding Subsidiary elects to otherwise fund the Trust in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE IV, V, and VI hereof. 2.16 "Funding Subsidiary" shall mean Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company and Mississippi Power Company, and any successor of any of them, provided such companies are Employing Companies, and any other Employing Company that the Southern Committee in its sole discretion shall designate in writing as a Funding Subsidiary. 2.17 "Funding Subsidiary Business Combination" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.14(e) hereof. 2.18 "Group" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14(d) of the Exchange Act. 2.19 "Incumbent Board" shall mean those individuals who constitute the Southern Board as of February 23, 2006, plus any individual who shall become a director subsequent to such date whose election or nomination for election by Southern Company's shareholders was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no individual who shall become a director of the Southern Board subsequent to February 23, 2006, whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (within the meaning of Rule 14a-11 of the Regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Southern Board shall be a member of the Incumbent Board. 2.20 "Omnibus Plan" shall mean the Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, including the Incentive Programs: Design and Administrative Specifications as approved by the Compensation and Management Succession Committee of the Southern Board, any Program thereunder, and any successor thereto. 2.21 "Operating Committee" shall mean the committee appointed by the Administrative Committee to conduct the day to day administration of the Plan. 5 2.22 "Participant" shall mean (i) in the case of a Funding Change in Control involving Southern Company under Section 2.14(a), (b) or (c) hereof, an employee of an Employing Company who, as of the date of the Funding Change in Control, has a non-forfeitable right to Retirement Income under the Pension Plan, or (ii) in the case of a Funding Change in Control involving a Funding Subsidiary under Section 2.14(d), (e) or (f) hereof, an employee of such Funding Subsidiary who, on the date of such Funding Change in Control, has a non-forfeitable right to Retirement Income under the Pension Plan. 2.23 "Person" shall mean any individual, entity or group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act. 2.24 "Plan" shall mean this Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan. The Plan amends and restates the Southern Company Change in Control Benefit Plan Determination Policy. 2.25 "Plan Termination" shall mean the termination of the Omnibus Plan (or any Program thereunder) by Southern Company or an Employing Company following a Southern Change in Control unless an equitable arrangement (embodied in an ongoing substitute or replacement plan or program) has been made with respect to the Omnibus Plan or Program in connection with the Change in Control. For purposes of this Plan, an ongoing substitute or alternative plan or program shall be considered an "equitable arrangement" if a nationally recognized compensation consulting firm chosen by the Operating Committee opines in writing that the post-Change in Control plan or program is an equitable substitute or replacement of the Omnibus Plan or Program that was terminated. 2.26 "Preliminary Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following as administratively determined by the Southern Committee: (a) Southern Company or an Employing Company has entered into a written agreement, such as, but not limited to, a letter of intent, which, if Consummated, would result in a Change in Control; (b) Southern Company, an Employing Company or any other Person publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if Consummated, would result in a Change in Control under circumstances where the Consummation of the announced action or intended action is legally and financially possible; or (c) Any Person acquires Beneficial Ownership of fifteen percent (15%) or more of the Common Stock. 2.27 "SBP" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1 hereof. 2.28 "SERP" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 hereof. 2.29 "Southern Board" shall mean the board of directors of Southern Company. 2.30 "Southern Change in Control" shall mean any of the following: 6 (a) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 20% or more of Southern Company's Voting Securities; provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (a), the following acquisitions of Southern Company's Voting Securities shall not constitute a Change in Control: (i) any acquisition directly from Southern Company; (ii) any acquisition by Southern Company; (iii) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern Company or any corporation controlled by Southern Company; (iv) any acquisition by a qualified pension plan or publicly held mutual fund; (v) any acquisition by an employee of Southern Company or its subsidiary or affiliate, or Group composed exclusively of such employees; or (vi) any Business Combination which would not otherwise constitute a Change in Control because of the application of clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of this Section 2.30(a); (b) A change in the composition of the Southern Board whereby individuals who constitute the Incumbent Board cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Southern Board; or (c) Consummation of a Business Combination, unless, following such Business Combination, all of the following three conditions are met: (i) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who held Beneficial Ownership, respectively, of Southern Company's Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, 65% or more of the combined voting power of the Voting Securities of Surviving Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination, of Southern Company's Voting Securities; (ii) no Person (excluding any corporation resulting from such Business Combination, any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund, Group composed exclusively of employees or employee benefit plan (or related trust) of Southern Company, its subsidiaries or Surviving Company) holds Beneficial Ownership, directly or indirectly, of 20% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of Surviving Company except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination; and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of Surviving Company were members of the Incumbent Board at the earlier of the date of execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Southern Board, providing for such Business Combination. 7 2.31 "Southern Committee" shall mean the committee comprised of the Chairman of the Southern Board, the Chief Financial Officer of Southern Company and the General Counsel of Southern Company. 2.32 "Southern Company" shall mean The Southern Company, its successors and assigns. 2.33 "Southern Termination" shall mean the following: (a) The Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of Southern Company under circumstances where either (i) Southern Company is not the Surviving Company or (ii) Southern Company's Voting Securities are no longer publicly traded; (b) The Consummation of a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of Southern Company's assets; or (c) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of all of Southern Company's Voting Securities such that Southern Company's Voting Securities are no longer publicly traded. 2.34 "Subsidiary Change in Control" shall mean any of the following: (a) The Consummation of an acquisition by any Person of Beneficial Ownership of 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities of an Employing Company; provided, however, that for purposes of this Subsection 2.34, any acquisition by an employee of Southern Company or its subsidiary or affiliate, or Group composed entirely of such employees, any qualified pension plan, publicly held mutual fund or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Southern Company or any corporation Controlled by Southern Company shall not constitute a Change in Control; (b) Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation of an Employing Company (an "Employing Company Business Combination"), in each case, unless, following such Employing Company Business Combination, Southern Company Controls the corporation surviving or resulting from such Employing Company Business Combination; or (c) Consummation of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of an Employing Company to an entity which Southern Company does not Control. 2.35 "Subsidiary Employee" shall mean an employee of an Employing Company that has undergone a Subsidiary Change in Control who does not become an employee of another Employing Company immediately following such Subsidiary 8 Change in Control. The Operating Committee may in its sole discretion deem one or more employees of any corporation or entity Controlled by Southern Company, directly or indirectly, to be employed by an Employing Company for purposes of being covered as a Subsidiary Employee under this Plan. Such action shall be in writing and shall cause such an employee to be a Subsidiary Employee entitled to benefits under this Plan only in the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control of his deemed Employing Company, not his actual employer (which may or may not be an Employing Company). 2.36 "Surviving Company" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.14(c)(i) hereof. 2.37 "Trust" shall mean the Southern Company Deferred Compensation Trust. 2.38 "Voting Securities" shall mean the outstanding voting securities of a corporation entitling the holder thereof to vote generally in the election of such corporation's directors. ARTICLE III - OMNIBUS PLAN CHANGE IN CONTROL PROVISIONS 3.1 Application. The provisions of this Article III apply to benefits payable under the Southern Company Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Omnibus Plan") notwithstanding any provision in the Omnibus Plan to the contrary. The meaning of capitalized terms not defined herein is determined under the Omnibus Plan. 3.2 Stock-Based Awards. The provisions of this Section 3.2 apply to stock-based awards granted under the Omnibus Plan. (a) Southern Change in Control. In the event of a Southern Change in Control which is not also a Southern Termination: (i) Any Options and Stock Appreciation Rights held as of the date of the Southern Change in Control shall remain subject to such restrictions and vesting schedules in accordance with the terms of the grant. (ii) The restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to any Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall continue in accordance with the terms of the grant. (iii) The restrictions, deferral limitations and other conditions applicable to any other Awards shall continue in accordance with the terms of the grant. (b) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control: 9 (i) Any Options and Stock Appreciation Rights held by a Subsidiary Employee which are outstanding as of the date such Subsidiary Change in Control is determined to have occurred, and which are not then exercisable and vested, shall become fully exercisable and vested; provided, that in the case of a Subsidiary Employee holding a Stock Appreciation Right who is actually subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, such Stock Appreciation Right shall not become fully vested and exercisable unless it shall have been outstanding for at least six months as of the date such Subsidiary Change in Control is determined to have occurred. (ii) The restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to any Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units held by a Subsidiary Employee shall lapse, and such Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions and limitations and become fully vested and transferable. (c) Southern Termination. In the event of a Southern Termination: (i) Any Options and Stock Appreciation Rights which are outstanding as of the date such Southern Termination is determined to have occurred, and which are not then exercisable and vested, shall become fully exercisable and vested; provided, that in the case of an Employee holding a Stock Appreciation Right who is subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, such Stock Appreciation Right shall not become fully vested and exercisable at such time if such actions would result in liability to the Employee under Section 16(b), provided further, that any such actions not taken as a result of the rules under Section 16(b) shall be effected as of the first date that such activity would no longer result in liability under such section. (ii) The restrictions and deferral limitations applicable to any Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units held by Employees shall lapse, and such Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall become free of all restrictions and limitations and become fully vested and transferable. (iii) The restrictions, deferral limitations and other conditions applicable to any other Awards held by Employees shall lapse, and such other Awards shall become free of all restrictions, limitations or conditions and become fully vested and transferable. (iv) Any Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units which are outstanding as of the date such Southern Termination is determined to have occurred, shall be converted into or replaced by options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or restricted stock units, as the case may be, in the Surviving Company, or the corporation which has acquired all of Southern Company's Common Stock or assets. In the event of such conversion or replacement, the terms of the replacement options or stock appreciation rights shall preserve with respect to each Option and each SAR the spread between the Fair Market Value of the shares subject to the Options or SARs and the Option Price or Base Value, as the case may be, as determined immediately prior to the Southern Termination. Similarly, the terms of replacement restricted stock or restricted stock units shall preserve the Fair Market Value of each share of Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Unit as determined 10 immediately prior to the Southern Termination. No replacement option, stock appreciation right, share of restricted stock or restricted stock unit received shall be subject to any terms which are less favorable than those which existed with respect to the original Option, SAR or share of Restricted Stock or Restricted Unit immediately prior to the Southern Termination. (v) In the event that it is not possible to effect the conversion set forth in Section 3.2(c)(iv) hereof, any and all outstanding Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units as of the date of the Southern Termination which are not so converted shall be terminated and the affected Employees shall receive within thirty (30) days of the Southern Termination cash equal to the difference between the Option Price and Fair Market Value, in the case of Options, the Base Value and Fair Market Value, in the case of SARs and equal to the Fair Market Value, in the case of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units. For purposes of this Section 3.2(c)(v), Fair Market Value shall be determined as of the day prior to the date of the Southern Termination. 3.3 Application. The provisions of this Sections 3.3 apply to benefits payable under the Performance Pay Program under the Omnibus Plan (the "PPP"). (a) Southern Change in Control. In the event of a Southern Change in Control, if there is no Plan Termination with respect to the PPP, payout of Cash-Based Awards under the PPP to Employees for the performance period in which the Southern Change in Control shall have occurred shall be the greater of actual or target performance under the PPP. (b) Plan Termination. In the event of a Plan Termination with respect to the PPP within two (2) years following a Southern Change in Control, each Employee who is an employee on the date of such Plan Termination shall be entitled to receive within thirty (30) days of the Plan Termination, cash in an amount equal to a pro-rated payout of his Cash-Based Award under the PPP for the performance period in which the Plan Termination shall have occurred, at target performance under the PPP and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the date of the Plan Termination. (c) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, each Subsidiary Employee on the date of such Change in Control shall be entitled to receive within thirty (30) days of the Subsidiary Change in Control, cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of his Cash-Based Award under the PPP for the performance period in which the Subsidiary Change in Control shall have occurred, at target performance under the PPP and prorated by the number of months which have passed since 11 the beginning of the performance period until the date of the Subsidiary Change in Control. (d) Southern Termination. In the event of a Southern Termination, each Employee on the date of such Southern Termination shall be entitled to receive within thirty (30) days of the Southern Termination, cash in an amount equal to a prorated payout of his Cash-Based Award under the PPP for the performance period in which the Southern Termination shall have occurred, at target performance under the PPP and prorated by the number of months which have passed since the beginning of the performance period until the date of the Southern Termination. The PPP shall terminate immediately following the payments provided for in this Section 3.3(d). (e) Pro rata Calculation. For purposes of calculating any pro rata Cash-Based Awards under this Section 3.3, a month shall not be considered if the determining event occurs on or before the 14th day of the month, and a month shall be considered if the determining event occurs on or after the 15th day of the month. 3.4 Application. The provisions of this Section 3.4 apply to benefits payable under the Performance Dividend Program under the Omnibus Plan (the "PDP"). (a) Southern Change in Control. In the event of a Southern Change in Control, if there is no Plan Termination with respect to the PDP, payout of Cash-Based Awards under the PDP to Employees for the performance period in which the Southern Change in Control shall have occurred shall be based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance under the PDP for such performance period. (b) Plan Termination. In the event of a Plan Termination with respect to the PDP within two (2) years following a Southern Change in Control, each Employee who is an employee on the date of such Plan Termination shall be entitled to receive within thirty (30) days of the Plan Termination, cash for each Cash-Based Award under the PDP held as of such date, based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance under the PDP determined as of the date of the Plan Termination, and the sum of the quarterly dividends on the Common Stock declared during the calendar year of and prior to the date of the Plan Termination. For purposes of this Section 3.4(b), payout of each Cash-Based Award under the PDP shall be based upon the performance measurement period that would otherwise have ended on December 31st of the year in which the Plan Termination occurs, all other remaining PPP performance measurement periods shall terminate and no payment shall be made with respect thereto. (c) Subsidiary Change in Control. In the event of a Subsidiary Change in Control, each Subsidiary Employee on the date of such Change in Control shall be entitled to receive within thirty (30) days of the Subsidiary Change in Control, cash for each Cash-Based Award under the PDP held as of such date, based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance determined as of the date on which the Subsidiary Change in Control shall have occurred, and the sum of the quarterly dividends on the Common Stock declared during the calendar year of and prior to the date of the Subsidiary Change in Control. For purposes of this Section 3.4(c), 12 payout of each Cash-Based Award under the PDP shall be based upon the performance measurement period that would otherwise have ended on December 31st of the year in which the Subsidiary Change in Control occurs, all other remaining PPP performance measurement periods shall terminate and no payment to such Subsidiary Employee shall be made with respect thereto. (d) Southern Termination. In the event of a Southern Termination, each Employee who is an employee on the date of such Southern Termination shall be entitled to receive within thirty (30) days of the Southern Termination, cash for each Cash-Based Award under the PDP held as of such date, based on a payout percentage of the greater of 50% or actual performance determined as of the date on which the Southern Termination shall have occurred, and the sum of the quarterly dividends on the Common Stock declared during the year of and prior to the date of the Southern Termination. For purposes of this Section 3.4(d), payout of each Cash-Based Award under the PDP shall be based upon the performance measurement period that would otherwise have ended on December 31st of the year in which the Southern Termination occurs, the PPP and all other remaining PPP performance measurement periods shall terminate and no further payment shall be made with respect thereto. 3.5 Other Incentives. The provisions of this Section 3.5 shall apply to any Employee or Subsidiary Employee who, as of the date of the respective Change in Control, is entitled to a Performance Unit or Performance Share award under the Omnibus Plan (other than those described in Section 3.2 hereof), or any cash or stock-based award under any other plan or program sponsored by an Employing Company. If and to the extent an Employee or Subsidiary Employee has received a stock-based award under the Omnibus Plan (other than those described in Section 3.2 hereof) or any other plan or program sponsored by his Employing Company, in the event of a Southern Change in Control, a Subsidiary Change in Control and/or a Southern Termination, such award shall be subject to the provisions of this Plan, and any restrictions, limitations and deferral limitations shall lapse if and to the extent provided under Section 3.2 hereof for similar Awards granted under the Omnibus Plan. If and to the extent an Employee or Subsidiary Employee is entitled to a cash-based award under the Omnibus Plan (other than PPP or PDP) or any other plan or program sponsored by his Employing Company, in the event of a Southern Change in Control, a Subsidiary Change in Control and/or a Southern Termination, such award shall be subject to the provisions of this Plan, and, provided such Employee or Subsidiary Employee is not otherwise entitled to a payout under any change in control provision of such plan or program, such award shall be payable in a similar manner as set forth in Sections 3.3 and 3.4 hereof with respect to PPP and PDP (e.g., if prorated, the award is paid at target, if the award is for a full performance period, the award is paid at the greater of actual or target if administratively practicable, if not, at target) as determined by the Operating Committee on a good faith basis. ARTICLE IV - SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT PLAN CHANGE IN CONTROL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS 4.1 Application. Upon a Funding Change in Control, the provisions of this Article IV shall apply to the funding, calculation and payment of accrued 13 benefits under The Southern Company Supplemental Benefit Plan (the "SBP") notwithstanding any provision in the SBP to the contrary. The meaning of any capitalized terms not defined herein shall be as defined under the SBP. 4.2 Funding of the Trust. The Trust has been established to hold assets of the Employing Companies under certain circumstances as a reserve for the discharge of the Employing Companies' obligations under the SBP and certain other plans and arrangements. Upon a Funding Event involving a Funding Change in Control under Section 2.14(a), (b) or (c) hereof, all Employing Companies shall be obligated to immediately contribute such amounts to the Trust as may be necessary to fully fund each Employing Company's obligations to pay the aggregate Pension Benefits and Non-Pension Benefits to be accrued under the SBP as of the date of the Funding Change in Control, the aggregate accrued Pension Benefit to be determined under Section 4.4 hereof, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 4.3 hereof. Upon a Funding Event involving a Funding Subsidiary under Section 2.14(d), (e) and (f) hereof, such Funding Subsidiary shall be obligated to immediately contribute such amounts to the Trust as may be necessary to fully fund such Funding Subsidiary's obligations to pay the aggregate Pension Benefits and Non-Pension Benefits to be accrued under the SBP as of the date of the Funding Change in Control, the aggregate accrued Pension Benefit to be determined under Section 4.4 hereof, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 4.3 hereof. Under the terms of the Trust agreement, all assets held in the Trust remain subject only to the claims of the Employing Companies' general creditors whose claims against the Employing Companies are not satisfied because of the Employing Companies' bankruptcy or insolvency (as those terms are defined in the Trust). No Participant has any preferred claim on, or beneficial ownership interest in, any assets of the Trust before the assets are paid to the Participant and all rights created under the Trust, as under the SBP, are unsecured contractual claims of the Participant against his Employing Company. 4.3 Calculation of Trust Contribution. As soon as practicable following a Funding Event, the affected Employing Companies shall contribute funds to the Trust based upon the funding strategy adopted by the Operating Committee with the assistance of an appointed actuary in such amounts as shall be necessary to fulfill the Employing Companies' obligations pursuant to this Article IV and the terms of the Trust agreement. The dollar amount necessary to satisfy each Employing Company's obligations under this Article IV shall be estimated and paid to the Trust as soon as practicable following a Funding Event and shall be recalculated and trued- up immediately following the respective Funding Change in Control. In the event of a dispute after a Funding Event between a Participant and an Employing Company over such actuary's determination of the dollar amount necessary to appropriately fund the Trust under the terms of this Article IV, the respective Employing Company(ies) and any complaining Participant(s) shall refer such dispute to an independent, third-party actuarial consultant, chosen by mutual agreement of the Employing Company and such Participant. If the Employing Company and the Participant cannot agree on an independent, third-party actuarial consultant, the actuarial consultant shall be chosen by lot from an equal number of actuaries submitted by the affected Employing Companies and the Trustee (not to exceed four (4) each). Any such referral shall only occur once in total and the determination by the third-party actuarial consultant shall be final and binding upon both parties. The Employing Companies shall be responsible for all of the fees and expenses of the independent actuarial consultant. 14 4.4 Pension Benefit Upon a Funding Change in Control. As of the date of a Funding Change in Control, the accrued Pension Benefit of each Participant shall be calculated based on such Participant's Earnings and Accredited Service on such date, regardless of whether such Participant is retirement eligible on such date. Each Participant shall be entitled to receive the amount of his accrued Pension Benefit based on such Participant's Earnings and Accredited Service as of the date of a Funding Change in Control adjusted to take into account appropriate early reduction factors, if any, based on the Participant's commencement of benefits. Such accrued Pension Benefit shall be paid in lump sum as soon as practicable following such Participant's termination of employment or retirement. Any Participants' Pension Benefits accrued under the SBP subsequent to the date of a Funding Change in Control shall be calculated and distributed pursuant to the terms of the SBP, without regard to this Article IV. 4.5 Non-Pension Benefit Distribution Election upon a Funding Change in Control. In the event of a Funding Change in Control, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the SBP, the Non-Pension Benefit of a Participant shall be paid out in a lump sum as soon as practicable following such Participant's termination of employment or retirement if such Participant makes such an election pursuant to those procedures established by the Operating Committee in its sole and absolute discretion. If no such election is made, a Participant shall receive payment of his Non-Pension Benefit Account solely in accordance with Article V of the SBP. ARTICLE V - SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN CHANGE IN CONTROL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS 5.1 Application. Upon a Funding Change in Control, the provisions of this Article V shall apply to the funding, calculation and payment of accrued benefits under The Southern Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the "SERP") notwithstanding any provision in the SERP to the contrary. The meaning of any capitalized terms not defined herein shall be as defined under the SERP. 5.2 Funding of the Trust. The Trust has been established to hold assets of the Employing Companies under certain circumstances as a reserve for the discharge of the Employing Companies' obligations under the SERP and certain other plans and arrangements. Upon a Funding Event involving a Funding Change in Control under Section 2.14(a), (b) or (c) hereof, all Employing Companies shall be obligated to immediately contribute such amounts to the Trust as may be necessary to fully fund each Employing Company's obligations to pay the aggregate benefits to be accrued under the SERP as of the date of the Funding Change in Control, as determined under Section 5.4 hereof, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 5.3 hereof. Upon a Funding Event involving a Funding Subsidiary under Section 2.14(d), (e) and (f) hereof, such Funding Subsidiary shall be obligated to immediately contribute such amounts to the Trust as may be necessary to fully fund such Funding Subsidiary's obligations to pay the aggregate benefits to be accrued under the SERP as of the date of such Funding Change in Control. Under the terms of the Trust agreement, all assets held in the Trust remain subject only to the claims of the Employing Companies' general creditors whose claims against the Employing Companies are not satisfied because of the Employing Companies' bankruptcy or insolvency (as those terms are defined in the Trust). No Participant has any preferred claim on, or beneficial 15 ownership interest in, any assets of the Trust before the assets are paid to the Participant and all rights created under the Trust, as under the SERP, are unsecured contractual claims of the Participant against his Employing Company. 5.3 Calculation of Trust Contribution. As soon as practicable following a Funding Event, the affected Employing Companies shall contribute funds to the Trust based upon the funding strategy adopted by the Operating Committee with the assistance of an appointed actuary in such amounts as shall be necessary to fulfill the Employing Companies' obligations pursuant to this Article V and the terms of the Trust agreement. The dollar amount necessary to satisfy each Employing Company's obligations under this Article V shall be estimated and paid to the Trust as soon as practicable following a Funding Event and shall be recalculated and trued- up immediately following the respective Funding Change in Control. In the event of a dispute after a Funding Event between a Participant and an Employing Company over such actuary's determination of the dollar amount necessary to appropriately fund the Trust under this Article V, the respective Employing Company(ies) and any complaining Participant(s) shall refer such dispute to an independent, third-party actuarial consultant, chosen by mutual agreement of the Employing Company and such Participant. If the Employing Company and the Participant cannot agree on an independent, third-party actuarial consultant, the actuarial consultant shall be chosen by lot from an equal number of actuaries submitted by the affected Employing Companies and the Trustee (not to exceed four (4) each). Any such referral shall only occur once in total and the determination by the third-party actuarial consultant shall be final and binding upon both parties. The Employing Companies shall be responsible for all of the fees and expenses of the independent actuarial consultant. 5.4 SERP Benefit Upon a Funding Change in Control. As of the date of a Funding Change in Control, the accrued SERP Benefit of each Participant shall be calculated based on such Participant's Earnings and Accredited Service on such date, regardless of whether such Participant is retirement eligible on such date. Each such Participant shall be entitled to receive the amount of his SERP Benefit based on such Participant's Earnings and Accredited Service as of the date of a Funding Change in Control adjusted to take into account appropriate early reduction factors, if any, based on the Participant's commencement of benefits. Such accrued SERP Benefit shall be paid in lump sum as soon as practicable following such Participant's termination of employment or retirement. Any Participants' SERP Benefits accrued under the SERP subsequent to the date of a Funding Change in Control shall be calculated and distributed pursuant to the terms of the SERP without regard to this Article V. ARTICLE VI - DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN CHANGE IN CONTROL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS 6.1 Application. Upon a Funding Change in Control, the provisions of this Article VI shall apply to the funding, calculation and payment of benefits under the Southern Company Deferred Compensation Plan (the "DCP") notwithstanding any provision in the DCP to the contrary. The meaning of any capitalized terms not defined herein shall be as defined under the DCP. For purposes of this Article VI, the term "Participant" shall have the meaning set forth in Article II of the DCP without regard to Section 2.21 hereof. 16 6.2 Funding of the Trust. The Trust has been established to hold assets of the Employing Companies under certain circumstances as a reserve for the discharge of the Employing Companies' obligations under the DCP and certain other plans and arrangements. Upon a Funding Event involving a Funding Change in Control under Section 2.14(a), (b) or (c) hereof, all Employing Companies shall be obligated to immediately contribute such amounts to the Trust as may be necessary to fully fund each Employing Company's obligations to pay the aggregate benefits to be accrued under the DCP as of the date of the Funding Change in Control in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3 hereof. Upon a Funding Event involving a Funding Subsidiary under Section 2.14(d), (e) and (f) hereof, such Funding Subsidiary shall be obligated to immediately contribute such amounts to the Trust as may be necessary to fully fund such Funding Subsidiary's obligations to pay the aggregate benefits to be accrued under the DCP as of the date of the Funding Change in Control in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3 hereof. Under the terms of the Trust agreement, all assets held in the Trust remain subject only to the claims of the Employing Companies' general creditors whose claims against the Employing Companies are not satisfied because of the Employing Companies' bankruptcy or insolvency (as those terms are defined in the Trust). No Participant has any preferred claim on, or beneficial ownership interest in, any assets of the Trust before the assets are paid to the Participant and all rights created under the Trust, as under the DCP, are unsecured contractual claims of the Participant against his Employing Company. 6.3 Calculation of Trust Contribution. As soon as practicable following a Funding Event, the affected Employing Companies shall contribute funds to the Trust based upon the funding strategy adopted by the Operating Committee with the assistance of an appointed actuary in such amounts as shall be necessary to fulfill the Employing Companies' obligations pursuant to this Article VI and the terms of the Trust. The dollar amount necessary to satisfy each Employing Company's obligations under this Article VI shall be estimated and paid to the Trust as soon as practicable following a Funding Event and shall be recalculated and trued- up immediately following the respective Funding Change in Control. In the event of a dispute following a Funding Event between a Participant and an Employing Company over such actuary's determination of the dollar amount necessary to appropriately fund the Trust under this Article VI, the respective Employing Company(ies) and any complaining Participant(s) shall refer such dispute to an independent, third-party actuarial consultant, chosen by mutual agreement of the Employing Company and such Participant. If the Employing Company and the Participant cannot agree on an independent, third-party actuarial consultant, the actuarial consultant shall be chosen by lot from an equal number of actuaries submitted by the Employing Company and the Trustee (not to exceed four (4) each). Any such referral shall only occur once in total and the determination by the third-party actuarial consultant shall be final and binding upon both parties. The Employing Companies shall be responsible for all of the fees and expenses of the independent actuarial consultant. 6.4 Payment of DCP Account. In the event of a Funding Change in Control, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the DCP, a Participant's Account under the DCP shall be paid out in a lump sum as soon as practicable following such Participant's termination of employment or retirement if such Participant makes such an election pursuant to those procedures established by the Operating Committee in its sole and absolute discretion. If no such election is made, a Participant shall receive payment of his DCP Account solely in accordance with Article VII of the DCP. 17 ARTICLE VII - ADMINISTRATION 7.1 Administrative Committee. The Administrative Committee shall appoint the members of the Operating Committee and shall designate a Chairman thereof. The Operating Committee shall be responsible for the general administration of the Plan. 7.2 Duties of the Operating Committee. (a) The Operating Committee shall be responsible for the daily administration of the Plan and may appoint other persons or entities to perform or assist in the performance of any of its fiduciary duties, subject to its review and approval. The Operating Committee shall have the right to remove any such appointee from his position without cause upon notice. Any person, group of persons, or entity may serve in more than one fiduciary capacity. (b) The Operating Committee shall maintain permanent records and accounts of Participants and of their rights under the Plan and of all receipts, disbursements, transfers, and other transactions concerning the Plan. Such accounts, books, and records relating thereto shall be open at all reasonable times to inspection and audit by the Company and any persons designated thereby. (c) The Operating Committee shall take all steps necessary to ensure that the Plan complies with the law at all times, including the preparation and filing of all documents and forms required by any governmental agency; maintenance of adequate Participant records; recording and transmission of all notices required to be given to Participants and their beneficiaries; receipt and dissemination, if required, of all reports and information received from the Employing Companies; securing of such fidelity bonds as may be required by law; and doing such other acts necessary for the proper administration of the Plan. The Operating Committee shall keep a record of all of its proceedings and acts, and shall keep all such books of accounts, records, and other data as may be necessary for proper administration of the Plan. The Operating Committee shall notify the Employing Companies upon their request of any action taken by it, and when required, shall notify any other interested person or persons. 7.3 Powers. The Operating Committee shall administer the Plan in accordance with its terms and shall have all powers necessary to carry out the provisions of the Plan as more particularly set forth herein. The Operating Committee shall have the discretionary authority to interpret the Plan (including any ambiguities herein) and to determine all questions arising in the administration, interpretation, and application of the Plan. The Operating Committee shall adopt such procedures and regulations necessary or desirable for the discharge of its duties hereunder and may appoint such accountants, counsel, actuaries, specialists, and other agents as it deems necessary or desirable in connection with the administration of this Plan. The Operating Committee shall be the legal appointed agent for the service of process. 7.4 Compensation of the Operating Committee. The Operating Committee shall not receive any compensation from the Plan for its services. 18 7.5 Payment of Expenses. The Operating Committee shall be reimbursed by the Employing Companies for its reasonable expenses incurred in the discharge of its duties. Such expenses shall include any expenses incident to its duties, including, but not limited to, fees of accountants, counsel, actuaries, and other specialists, and other costs of administering the Plan. 7.6 Indemnification. Each Employing Company shall indemnify the Operating Committee against any and all claims, losses, damages, expenses, and liability arising from its actions or omissions, except when the same is finally adjudicated to be the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Employing Companies may purchase at their own expense sufficient liability insurance for the Operating Committee to cover any and all claims, losses, damages, and expenses arising from any action or omission in connection with the execution of the duties as the Operating Committee. ARTICLE VIII - MISCELLANEOUS 8.1 Amendment and Termination The Plan may be amended or terminated at any time by the Board of Directors, provided, however, that no such amendment or termination of the Plan shall be effective if such amendment or termination is made or is effective within a period that is (a) six (6) months before, or at any time after, a Preliminary Change in Control and (b) prior to (x) the earlier of such time as the Southern Committee shall have determined that the event that gave rise to such Preliminary Change in Control shall not be Consummated or (y) two years following the respective Change in Control, unless such amendment or termination during such period has the effect of increasing benefits to Participants under the Plan, is determined by the Board of Directors to be immaterial, or applies solely to individuals who, in the case of a Subsidiary Change in Control, were not employees of the Employing Company undergoing the Subsidiary Change in Control on the date of the respective Preliminary Change in Control, or, in the case of a Southern Change in Control, are not Employees on the date of the respective Southern Change in Control. Following a Change in Control, nothing in this Section 8.1 shall prevent the Board of Directors from amending or terminating the Plan as to any subsequent Change in Control provided that no such amendment or termination shall impair any rights or reduce any benefits previously accrued under the Plan as a result of a previous Change in Control. 8.2 Additional Rights. Nothing in the Plan shall interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Employing Companies to terminate any employee's employment at any time, or confer upon any employee any right to continue in the employ of the Employing Companies. 19 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Southern Company Change in Control Benefits Protection Plan has been executed by duly authorized officers of Southern Company Services, Inc. pursuant to resolutions of the Board of Directors of Southern Company Services, Inc. as of the date first above written. SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC. By: /s/Patricia L. Roberts Patricia L. Roberts Secretary 20 EX-10.B.5 8 x10b5.htm

Exhibit 10(b)5

 

 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 1

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

SOUTHERN COMPANY SYSTEM

INTERCOMPANY INTERCHANGE CONTRACT

 

ARTICLE I - RECITALS

 

Section 1.1: This contract is made and entered into this 1st day of May, 2007, by and between Alabama Power Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Alabama with its principal office in Birmingham, Alabama; Georgia Power Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia with its principal office in Atlanta, Georgia; Gulf Power Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida with its principal office in Pensacola, Florida; Mississippi Power Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Mississippi with its principal office in Gulfport, Mississippi; and Southern Power Company, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware with its principal office in Birmingham, Alabama, all such companies being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “OPERATING COMPANIES” and Southern Company Services, Inc., a subsidiary service company (“AGENT” or “SCS”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

Section 1.2: WHEREAS, the common stock of the OPERATING COMPANIES is owned by The Southern Company, a public utility holding company; and

 

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 2

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

Section 1.3: WHEREAS, the OPERATING COMPANIES can be operated as an integrated electric utility system; and

 

Section 1.4: WHEREAS, the OPERATING COMPANIES have so operated their respective electric generating facilities and conducted their system operations (generally referred to as the “Pool”) pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of an interchange contract among themselves, the most recent of which being The Southern Company System Intercompany Interchange Contract dated February 17, 2000, as modified effective July 1, 2006 to reflect an intra-corporate reorganization (“the 2000 Contract”); and

 

Section 1.5: WHEREAS, the OPERATING COMPANIES desire to replace the 2000 Contract with an amended and restated contract; and

 

Section 1.6: WHEREAS, all of the OPERATING COMPANIES will continue to share in all of the benefits and burdens of this IIC, including complying with operating, dispatch and reserve requirements, participating in opportunity sales transactions, and bearing responsibility for their portion of purchases.

 

Section 1.7: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter stated, the OPERATING COMPANIES agree and contract as follows:

ARTICLE II - TERM OF CONTRACT

 

Section 2.1: This contract will be referred to as the Southern Company System Intercompany Interchange Contract (“IIC”). The IIC shall become effective as provided in Section 2.2 hereof, and

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 3

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

shall continue in effect from year to year thereafter subject to termination as provided hereinafter. When this IIC has become effective, it shall supersede and replace the 2000 Contract, and references to a section of such superseded intercompany interchange contract in other agreements of the OPERATING COMPANIES shall be taken to mean reference to the section of substantially like import in this IIC.

 

Section 2.2: This IIC is submitted as part of a filing in compliance with the orders of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“Commission” or “FERC”) in Southern Company Services, Inc., Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., 117 FERC ¶ 61,021 (2006) and Southern Company Services, Inc., Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007). It is therefore the intention of the OPERATING COMPANIES that this IIC shall become effective on the first day of the month following the issuance of a final order by the Commission accepting that compliance filing (including this IIC) in its entirety without change or modification. Absent such acceptance, this IIC shall be null and void and the 2000 Contract shall remain in effect as if this IIC had never been filed.

 

Section 2.3: This IIC may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement of the OPERATING COMPANIES or may be terminated at any time by any OPERATING COMPANY by its giving to each of the other OPERATING COMPANIES and the AGENT written notice of its election to so terminate its participation in this IIC at least five (5) years prior to the date of termination. This IIC shall continue in full force and effect as to each OPERATING COMPANY until terminated as hereinabove provided.

 

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 4

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

 

ARTICLE III - PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES OF

INTERCOMPANY INTERCHANGE CONTRACT

 

Section 3.1: The purpose of this IIC is to provide the contractual basis for the continued operation of the electric facilities of the OPERATING COMPANIES in such a manner as to achieve the maximum possible economies consistent with the highest practicable reliability of service, with the reasonable utilization of natural resources and effect on the environment, and to provide a basis for equitably sharing among the OPERATING COMPANIES the costs associated with the operation of facilities that are used for the mutual benefit of all the OPERATING COMPANIES.

 

Section 3.2: It is recognized that reliability of service and economy of operation require that the energy supply to the system be controlled by means of centralized economic dispatch and that this will require adequate communication facilities and the provision of economic dispatch computer facilities and automatic controls of generation.

 

Section 3.3: It is recognized that the IIC provides for the retention of lowest cost energy resources by each OPERATING COMPANY for its own customers. Energy in excess of that necessary to meet each OPERATING COMPANY’s requirements is delivered to the Pool as Interchange Energy and may include: (i) energy generated from plants other than conventional hydro or nuclear; and (ii) purchased energy.

 

Section 3.4: It is recognized that, under this IIC, each OPERATING COMPANY will share in the benefits and pay its share of the costs of coordinated operations as agreed upon in accordance with

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 5

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

the terms hereof. All costs and revenues associated with wholesale transactions under this IIC will be shared among all OPERATING COMPANIES on a comparable basis through the application of the governing procedures and methodologies to all such OPERATING COMPANIES.

 

Section 3.5: It is recognized by the OPERATING COMPANIES that coordinated electric operation contemplates minimum cost of power supply upon the interconnected system, consistent with service requirements and other operating limitations. Benefits of integrated operation accruing to the respective OPERATING COMPANIES are predicated upon cooperative efforts toward this objective and are so reflected in all IIC determinations.

 

Section 3.6: This IIC is applicable only to the transactions described herein, as specifically set forth in ARTICLE VII – INTERCHANGE CAPACITY TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE OPERATING COMPANIES, ARTICLE VIII – INTERCHANGE ENERGY TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE OPERATING COMPANIES, and ARTICLE IX – PROVISION FOR OTHER INTERCHANGE TRANSACTIONS. Otherwise, sales between the OPERATING COMPANIES (including, but not limited to, sales from Southern Power Company to the other OPERATING COMPANIES or sales from the other OPERATING COMPANIES to Southern Power Company) require an appropriate filing under Section 205 of the Federal Power Act and acceptance thereof by the Commission.

ARTICLE IV - ESTABLISHMENT OF OPERATING COMMITTEE

AND DESIGNATION OF AGENT  

 

Section 4.1 – Establishment of Operating Committee: A designated representative from each of the

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 6

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

OPERATING COMPANIES, together with a designated representative of the AGENT who shall act as chairman, shall form and constitute an Operating Committee to meet as needed to determine the methods of operation hereunder.

 

Section 4.2 – Duties of Operating Committee: The Operating Committee’s areas of responsibility include such matters as developing the concepts, terms and conditions of this IIC; providing guidance and direction to the AGENT regarding economic power system operations and the costs associated therewith; reviewing and recommending generation expansion plans for approval by the respective OPERATING COMPANIES pursuant to Section 4.3; and addressing other power system matters that relate to the overall coordinated operation of the Southern electric system. Each OPERATING COMPANY representative has one vote and all decisions must be unanimous.

 

Section 4.3 – Review and Recommendation of Generation Expansion Plans: The Southern Power Company representative on the Operating Committee will not participate in reviewing and recommending generation expansion plans of the other OPERATING COMPANIES or the system, nor will the Southern Power Company representative have access to materials developed in conjunction with the formulation of such generation expansion plans. Notwithstanding Section 4.2 above, the Southern Power Company representative shall not be eligible to vote with respect to these expansion plans. Moreover, Southern Power Company will not receive market information from the other OPERATING COMPANIES through its participation in the Operating Committee.

 

Section 4.4 – Transmission Information: The Operating Committee does not have any duties or responsibilities with respect to transmission-related activities (including transmission reliability) and,

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 7

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

consistent with the Standards of Conduct, will not receive non-public transmission information. The IIC (including Operating Committee membership) is not to serve as a means whereby non-public transmission information is shared in a manner contrary to the Commission’s Standards of Conduct. Further, Southern Power Company is to be treated as an Energy Affiliate under the Commission’s Standards of Conduct and therefore cannot receive any non-public transmission information.

 

Section 4.5 – Operating Committee Discretion: Certain provisions of the Manual afford a degree of latitude to the Operating Committee with regard to decisions that it is authorized to make thereunder. When such discretion is exercised, the AGENT will summarize the decision in an informational filing to be submitted to the Commission within ten (10) business days.

 

Section 4.6 – Designation of AGENT: SCS, as a party to this IIC, is designated as AGENT of the OPERATING COMPANIES for purposes of this IIC. In addition, SCS may serve as AGENT and represent the OPERATING COMPANIES, or any of them, in all things to be done in the execution of and operation under existing contracts with nonaffiliated utilities or entities (hereinafter referred to as “OTHERS”), or contracts supplemental thereto.

 

Section 4.7 – Duties of AGENT: The AGENT is responsible for all administrative and coordination functions in order to effectuate the terms and conditions of this IIC. From time to time, the OPERATING COMPANIES, or any of them, may also have contracts with OTHERS that provide for the purchase and/or sale of capacity and/or energy by the OPERATING COMPANIES. The AGENT will make the payments associated with purchases under these contracts and under any other contracts or arrangements under which it acts as agent for the OPERATING COMPANIES. Each

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 8

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

OPERATING COMPANY will reimburse the AGENT for its portion of such total payments in accordance with the arrangement in effect with respect to the particular contract. Similarly, the AGENT will collect the payments due for sales under these contracts (and under any other contracts or arrangements under which it acts as agent) and will distribute such payments among the OPERATING COMPANIES in accordance with the arrangement in effect with respect to the particular contract.

 

Section 4.8 – Term of Agency: The provisions of this IIC providing for authority for the AGENT to act on behalf of the OPERATING COMPANIES, or any of them, shall be deemed to refer, insofar as applicable, to all contracts under which the AGENT acts as agent for the OPERATING COMPANIES and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in ARTICLE II hereof, this IIC shall continue in effect insofar as it pertains to other contracts under which the AGENT acts as agent for the OPERATING COMPANIES during the life of any such contracts. The OPERATING COMPANIES may, however, designate a new agent to act hereunder by giving thirty (30) days written notice thereof to the AGENT, whereupon such new agent shall be the AGENT hereunder.

ARTICLE V - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES

 

Section 5.1: The OPERATING COMPANIES agree to maintain their respective electric generating facilities in good operating condition and to operate such facilities in coordination with those of the other OPERATING COMPANIES as an integrated electric system in accordance with determinations made from time to time by the Operating Committee in order that an adequate power supply shall be available to meet the requirements of the customers of the respective parties hereto at

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 9

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

the lowest cost consistent with a high degree of service reliability.

 

Section 5.2: With respect to its participation in this IIC, Southern Power Company may have access to information regarding the operation of its own plants or other generation resources (such as those acquired by contract) that it has committed to the Pool (“Pool resources”), but it may not otherwise have access to information regarding the operation of Pool resources of the other OPERATING COMPANIES.

ARTICLE VI - INCORPORATION OF THE ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY

AND PERIODIC RATE COMPUTATION MANUAL

 

Section 6.1 – Incorporation of Manual: The mechanics and methods for determining the charges for reserve sharing capacity and for energy purchased and sold between the OPERATING COMPANIES, the monthly capability requirement determinations, and the monthly billings and payments between the OPERATING COMPANIES are described in detail in the Allocation Methodology and Periodic Rate Computation Manual (“Manual”) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Manual also supplies more detailed explanation of provisions of this IIC and is necessary to effectuate its intent.

 

Section 6.2 – Purpose of Manual: The Manual contains a description of the methodology and procedure used to calculate the charges provided for in this IIC. The OPERATING COMPANIES recognize that the costs underlying these charges will change during the term of this IIC for reasons such as changes in loads, investment and expenses, as well as the addition of electric generating resources. Thus, in order for the OPERATING COMPANIES to share equitably in the costs

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 10

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

associated with this IIC, it will be necessary to revise or update, on a periodic basis, the cost, expense, load and investment figures utilized in the derivation of the charges hereunder. The Manual will serve as a formula rate allowing for periodic revision of the charges to reflect changes in the underlying cost components.

 

Section 6.3 – Revision of Charges and Regulatory Filings: The Manual provides that charges derived by application of the formula rate will be shown on Informational Schedules. Since the charges under this IIC will be computed in accordance with the formula rate method and procedures established in the Manual, these submissions will not be initial rates or changes in rates that would require a filing and suspension under the Federal Power Act and the applicable Rules and Regulations of the Commission. On or before November 1 of each year, the Informational Schedules will be submitted to the Commission for informational purposes to show the application of the formula rate and the resulting charges. Work papers will also be included showing a detailed application of the formula rate contained in the Manual.

 

Section 6.4 – Revision of Manual: If the Operating Committee determines that revisions to the formula rate are appropriate or necessary, it will direct the AGENT to file the revised Manual with the Commission in order to obtain timely approval or acceptance thereof.

ARTICLE VII - INTERCHANGE CAPACITY

TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE OPERATING COMPANIES

 

Section 7.1 – Provision for Sharing of Temporary Surpluses or Deficits of Capacity Between Operating Companies: It is a fundamental premise of this IIC that each OPERATING COMPANY

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 11

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

is expected to have adequate resources to reliably serve its own obligations. Nevertheless, the OPERATING COMPANIES recognize that in any given year one or more of them may have a temporary surplus or deficit of capacity as a result of coordinated planning or by virtue of load uncertainty, unit availability, and other such circumstances. It is among the purposes of this IIC to share among the OPERATING COMPANIES the benefits and burdens of their coordinated system operations, including the cost associated with such capacity (“Reserve Sharing”). Reserve Sharing among the OPERATING COMPANIES is accomplished pursuant to transactions (referred to as “purchases” and “sales”) effectuated on a monthly basis in accordance with ARTICLES IV and V of the Manual.

 

Section 7.2 – Charge for Monthly Reserve Sharing Among the OPERATING COMPANIES: The OPERATING COMPANIES recognize that capacity reserves in the Pool are predominantly made up of peaking plant or equivalent purchased resources. Accordingly, the monthly charge for Reserve Sharing among the OPERATING COMPANIES will be based on the most recently acquired peaking plant resource that is available for year-round operation and scheduling. Each OPERATING COMPANY’s monthly charge for reserve capacity sold to the Pool is developed in accordance with the formula rate set out in ARTICLE V of the Manual. The monthly capacity charge for each OPERATING COMPANY, as developed in accordance with such formula rate, will be shown on Informational Schedules. Each selling OPERATING COMPANY will sell at its charge shown on such Informational Schedules and the buying OPERATING COMPANIES will purchase at the weighted average charge of the sellers.

 

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 12

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

 

ARTICLE VIII - INTERCHANGE ENERGY TRANSACTIONS

BETWEEN THE OPERATING COMPANIES

 

Section 8.1 – Provision for Interchange Energy: Coordinated system operation, utilizing principles of centralized integrated system economic dispatch, results in energy transfers among the OPERATING COMPANIES. Such energy transfers are accounted for on an hourly basis and are referred to as “Interchange Energy.” The methodology for determining the amount of Interchange Energy supplied to or purchased from the Pool is set out in ARTICLE II of the Manual. Interchange Energy is composed of the following two categories: (i) Associated Interchange Energy (energy purchased or sold to serve an OPERATING COMPANY’s obligations other than those related to opportunity sales); and (ii) Opportunity Interchange Energy (energy purchased or sold to meet an OPERATING COMPANY’s responsibility for opportunity sales).

 

Section 8.2 – Charge for Interchange Energy: The charge for Interchange Energy sales by an OPERATING COMPANY during any hour will be based on the variable costs of the generating resources that are considered as having supplied the Interchange Energy. The methodology for determining the charges for Associated and Opportunity Interchange Energy sales to the Pool during any hour is set out in ARTICLE III of the Manual.

ARTICLE IX - PROVISION FOR OTHER INTERCHANGE TRANSACTIONS

 

Section 9.1 – Assignable Energy: Assignable Energy is defined as energy derived from internal sources or from OTHERS at a cost that renders it unusable from an economic dispatch perspective.

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 13

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

Assignable Energy is assigned to one or more of the OPERATING COMPANIES consistent with the purpose for which it is acquired. Such assignment will be accomplished by first identifying the beneficiary (or beneficiaries) of the Assignable Energy and then determining the appropriate share for each such OPERATING COMPANY. For example, these shares might be based on a Peak Period Load Ratio (“PPLR”) in proportion to the PPLRs of other beneficiaries or weighted participation in a bilateral sale. Once assigned, Assignable Energy will not be delivered to the Pool unless it becomes economically usable on the integrated system.

 

Section 9.2 – Hydroelectric Operation During Periods of Minimum Steam Operations: During certain periods of the year when unusually good flow conditions prevail, certain steam generating units may be taken out of service to increase the utilization of hydro energy. The OPERATING COMPANY having such hydro generation may elect to take a fossil fired generating unit out of service. In the alternative, if another OPERATING COMPANY takes a fossil fired generating unit out of service for the purpose of utilizing such hydro energy, the energy rate between the two OPERATING COMPANIES for that transaction will be the average of the operation and maintenance cost of such hydro energy and the variable cost of the fossil fired generating unit.

 

Section 9.3 – Tie-Line Frequency Regulation by Hydro Capacity: Tie-line load control and frequency regulation by hydro involves additional costs because of increased expenditures associated with such regulation. The charge for these transactions is computed in accordance with the formula rate contained in ARTICLE VI of the Manual.

 

Section 9.4 – Pool Transactions with OTHERS: Capacity and energy transactions with OTHERS

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 14

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

that are entered into on behalf of the Pool will be governed by the following principles:

Section 9.4.1 – Pool Purchases of Capacity and Energy: The AGENT may periodically purchase capacity and energy from OTHERS for the benefit of the integrated system. Such Pool purchases will initially be allocated at cost to all OPERATING COMPANIES in proportion to their PPLRs, as provided for in ARTICLE X of this IIC. Purchases so allocated may be sold as Interchange Energy when they are economically usable on the integrated system. Adjustments may thereafter be made in order to reconcile any inequitable effects of this process among the OPERATING COMPANIES, with the intent being that none of the individual OPERATING COMPANIES should be adversely impacted by a purchase that benefits the system as a whole. These impacts will be determined through a system simulation that calculates each OPERATING COMPANY’s cost of generation that is avoided by the purchase. This avoided cost will be compared on an hourly basis to the cost of the purchase. To the extent the avoided cost exceeds the purchase cost, the effect is “positive” (i.e., cost savings) for that hour. These hourly results will be summed to determine the effect on each OPERATING COMPANY for the day. In situations where individual OPERATING COMPANIES are adversely impacted by a purchase that benefits the system as a whole, such adverse impacts will be offset through a proportional reduction in the positive net benefits realized by the other OPERATING COMPANIES. In the event the net result for the day is negative, that result is shared among the OPERATING COMPANIES on a PPLR basis.

Section 9.4.2 – Pool Sales of Capacity and Energy: The AGENT may from time to time arrange for the sale to OTHERS of capacity and energy available to the Pool at rates provided for in contracts or at rates mutually agreed upon. The capacity and/or energy obligation for the sale, as

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 15

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

well as the associated cost, is allocated to each OPERATING COMPANY on a PPLR basis. Payments by OTHERS are also distributed to the respective OPERATING COMPANIES on the basis of PPLRs.

The Pool has the exclusive right to use generation resources committed to the Pool (“Pool resources”) to engage in opportunity transactions with OTHERS that would begin and end during the period from the current hour through Friday (midnight) of the following week. Neither Southern Power Company nor any of the other OPERATING COMPANIES can use Pool resources for its own benefit in those wholesale opportunity markets. To the extent Southern Power Company engages in other transactions solely for its own benefit, it must do so using personnel (staff) separate from the personnel (staff) that conducts similar activities on behalf of the other OPERATING COMPANIES.

ARTICLE X – UTILIZATION OF PEAK-PERIOD LOAD RATIOS

 

Section 10.1 – Certain Allocations and Payments to be Based on Peak-Period Load Ratios: The AGENT is responsible for the annual development of Peak-Period Load Ratios (“PPLRs”) for each of the OPERATING COMPANIES. These PPLRs will be utilized for allocation of certain costs, payments, receipts and other obligations, as provided for in this IIC or the Manual. The procedure and methodology for developing the PPLRs are set out in ARTICLE I of the Manual and the resulting PPLR values are shown on an Informational Schedule.

 

 

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 16

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

ARTICLE XI - TRANSMISSION SERVICE

 

Section 11.1 – Applicability of Network Integration Transmission Service: Network Integration Transmission Service (“Network Service”) provides for the integration, economic dispatch and regulation of current and planned Network Resources to serve Network Load. Since the OPERATING COMPANIES integrate, economically dispatch and regulate their generating resources to serve their bundled and grandfathered native load (“Native Load”) pursuant to this IIC, the associated use of the transmission system is in the nature of Network Service. Except for provisions related to rates and charges, the transmission service provided to these Native Load customers is comparable to Network Service under the Open Access Transmission Tariff (“OATT”). Since the OPERATING COMPANIES’ Native Load is specifically included in the determination of the load used to derive the charge for Network Service under the OATT, the OPERATING COMPANIES are bearing a cost responsibility for transactions hereunder comparable to that assigned to other Network Customers.

 

Section 11.2 – Transmission Service for Other Transactions: All transmission service provided to any or all of the OPERATING COMPANIES (other than service to their Native Load, as described in Section 11.1) is subject to the OATT in all respects, including adherence to the same rates, terms and conditions applicable to other market participants. Any such transmission service will be obtained pursuant to the OATT and/or from other transmission providers. Southern Power Company specifically commits to take all of its transmission service under the OATT of Southern Companies or from other transmission providers.

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 17

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

ARTICLE XII - BILLING AND PAYMENT

 

Section 12.1 – Recording and Billing of Energy Transactions: Each OPERATING COMPANY will transmit to the AGENT such data and other information for each hour of the year as is necessary to develop accounting and monthly billing for the various energy transactions specified under this IIC. The AGENT is responsible for assembling all of the data and information and for preparing intercompany energy billing for each month in accordance with the provisions of this IIC. The bills shall contain such details as required to permit review and verification by the OPERATING COMPANIES.

 

Section 12.2 – Month-End Adjustment of Daily Energy Determinations: It is recognized that the sum of the daily totals of receipts and deliveries (which are based on instantaneous integrated meters) will not exactly equal corresponding amounts determined at month-end (which are based on accumulating meters). Such differences in energy receipts and deliveries are billed or credited to each OPERATING COMPANY at the average cost of Associated Interchange Energy to the Pool for the month.

 

Section 12.3 – Billing for Reserve Sharing Transactions: The AGENT is responsible for preparing a monthly bill to the OPERATING COMPANIES for all capacity transactions related to Reserve Sharing, as contemplated by this IIC. The bill shall contain such details as required to permit review and verification by the OPERATING COMPANIES.

 

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 18

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

Section 12.4 – Billing and Payment Date: The AGENT renders all bills provided for in this IIC not later than the 10th day of the billing month. All payments by the OPERATING COMPANIES are made by the 20th day of the billing month.

 

Section 12.5 – Billing Corrections: If the AGENT discovers missing or erroneous data of a material nature pertaining to prior billings, a correction adjustment applicable to those billings will be based on the period affected by such missing or erroneous data, but not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of such discovery (“correction period”). If the correction period is forty-five days, then the period actually used for the calculation will extend to the beginning of the billing month in which the forty-five day period falls. Interest does not accrue on any such adjustment. The resulting billing correction will be applied as soon as practicable to the regular monthly bill.

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 19

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be signed by their duly authorized representatives on the Operating Committee, which signatures may be set forth on separate counterpart pages.

 

ALABAMA POWER COMPANY

 

By: /s/Jerry L. Stewart

Its Sr. V.P.

MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY

 

By: /s/Kimberly Flowers

Its VP Generation

 

 

 

 

 

GEORGIA POWER COMPANY

 

By: /s/Douglass E. Jones

Its Sr. VP

SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY

 

By: /s/Robert G. Moore

Its Sr. V.P.

 

 

 

 

 

GULF POWER COMPANY

 

By: /s/Penny Manuel

Its VP Generation

SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC.

 

By: /s/William Paul Bowers

Its EVP

 

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 20

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY AND PERIODIC

RATE COMPUTATION PROCEDURE MANUAL

 

Section 0.0 – Description and Purpose of Manual: This Manual is provided for in the Southern Company System Intercompany Interchange Contract (“IIC”) entered into the 1st day of May, 2007, and contains a formula description of the methodology and procedure used to calculate the charges under the IIC. The Manual is divided into six (6) basic articles as follows:

ARTICLE I

-

Methodology for Determination of Peak-Period Load Ratios

 

 

 

ARTICLE II

-

Methodology for Determination of Amount of Interchange Energy Sold To and Purchased From the Pool

 

 

 

ARTICLE III

-

Rates for Interchange Energy

 

 

 

ARTICLE IV

-

Methodology for Determination of Monthly Amount of Reserve Sharing Capacity To Be Sold To or Purchased From the Pool

 

 

 

ARTICLE V

-

Rate for Monthly Reserve Sharing Capacity for Each Operating Company

 

 

 

ARTICLE VI

-

Rate for Tie-Line Load Control and Frequency Regulation by Hydro Facilities

 

 

 

 

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Original Sheet No. 21

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ARTICLE I

METHODOLOGY FOR

DETERMINATION OF PEAK-PERIOD LOAD RATIOS

 

Section 1.1 – Provision for Peak-Period Load Ratios: This article of the Manual establishes and provides for the annual derivation of Peak-Period Load Ratios (“PPLRs”) that are utilized in energy and capacity transactions and in other allocations as provided for in the IIC. These ratios are shown on Informational Schedule No. 1.

 

Section 1.2 – Methodology for Determining Peak-Period Load Ratios: The Contract Year in the IIC is defined as January 1st through December 31st. The peak period is defined as the fourteen (14) hours between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. (Prevailing Central Time) of each weekday, excluding holidays.

 

The Peak-Period Load Ratios for the Contract Year are based upon the prior year’s actual peak period energy in the months of June, July, and August for each OPERATING COMPANY. The system peak period energy is equal to the sum of all the OPERATING COMPANIES’ peak period energy, excluding: (i) opportunity transactions with OTHERS that would begin and end during the period from the current hour through Friday (midnight) of the following week; and (ii) any energy sales transactions that are settled on a financial basis.

 

The Peak-Period Load Ratios are determined by dividing each OPERATING COMPANY's summation of the June, July, and August actual weekday peak-period energy by the total system June, July, and August actual weekday peak-period energy.

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 22

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

ARTICLE II

METHODOLOGY FOR

DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF INTERCHANGE

ENERGY SOLD TO AND PURCHASED FROM THE POOL

 

Section 2.1 – Methodology for Determination of Amounts of Interchange Energy: Interchange Energy is composed of the following two categories: (i) Associated Interchange Energy (energy purchased or sold to serve an OPERATING COMPANY’s obligations other than those related to opportunity sales); and (ii) Opportunity Interchange Energy (energy purchased or sold to meet an OPERATING COMPANY’s responsibility for opportunity sales).

Section 2.1.1 – Determination of Associated Interchange Energy: The amount of Associated Interchange Energy purchased or sold is computed hourly on the basis of the following:

1.

Net receipts and deliveries, which is the total of energy delivered by each OPERATING COMPANY to all other OPERATING COMPANIES and to OTHERS, less the total of energy received by each OPERATING COMPANY from all other OPERATING COMPANIES and from OTHERS;

 

2.

Adjustments for schedules of the OPERATING COMPANIES and OTHERS, for energy movements received from or delivered to sources within or outside the territory of the OPERATING COMPANIES and settled for under arrangements made for such energy movements;

 

3.

Adjustments for Opportunity Interchange Energy, as determined pursuant to Section 2.1.2 below; and

4.

Adjustments to account for: (i) the effects of remote generation to which an OPERATING COMPANY is entitled and remote load for which an OPERATING COMPANY is responsible; and (ii) hydro energy losses due to tie-line frequency regulation.

 

Section 2.1.2 – Determination of Opportunity Interchange Energy: The amount of Opportunity Interchange Energy purchased or sold is computed hourly for each opportunity sale in

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 23

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

order to account for the difference between an OPERATING COMPANY’s responsibility for an opportunity sale and the amount of energy actually generated by that OPERATING COMPANY in connection with such sale.

ARTICLE III

RATES FOR INTERCHANGE ENERGY

 

Section 3.1 – Procedure for Economic Dispatch: Centralized economic dispatch is accomplished by dispatching system generating resources and purchases to meet the obligations of the OPERATING COMPANIES and to supply energy for sales to OTHERS. System generating resources are dispatched based on marginal replacement fuel cost, variable operation and maintenance expenses, in-plant fuel handling costs, emission allowance replacement costs, compensation for transmission losses, and other such energy related costs that would otherwise not have been incurred. A purchase is recognized in economic dispatch on the basis of its energy cost. The above-referenced cost components are collectively referred to as the “variable dispatch cost.”

 

Section 3.2 – Associated Interchange Energy Rate: The Associated Interchange Energy Rate, as determined for each hour, is based on the variable dispatch cost of the incremental resource(s) that serve the collective obligations of the OPERATING COMPANIES. For each hour, an OPERATING COMPANY supplying Associated Interchange Energy to the Pool will receive a payment determined by multiplying the applicable Associated Interchange Energy Rate by the quantity of kilowatt-hours sold to the Pool. For each hour, an OPERATING COMPANY purchasing Associated Interchange

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 24

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

Energy from the Pool will be charged an amount determined by multiplying the Associated Interchange Energy Rate by the quantity of kilowatt-hours purchased from the Pool.

 

Section 3.3 – Opportunity Interchange Energy Rate: The Opportunity Interchange Energy Rate, as determined for each hour, is based on the variable dispatch cost of the resources that supplied such energy in connection with a given opportunity sale. This rate will be applied to each OPERATING COMPANY’s energy obligation for that transaction to derive the payment due from such OPERATING COMPANY. The resulting payments will then be used to reimburse the cost of the OPERATING COMPANIES that supplied the Opportunity Interchange Energy.

Section 3.3.1 – Opportunity Interchange Energy Rates Related to Certain Contracts and Other Obligations of the Operating Companies: The OPERATING COMPANIES are currently obligated to supply various types of energy under certain contracts with Florida Power & Light Company, Jacksonville Electric Authority, Florida Power Corporation, and South Mississippi Electric Power Association. For purposes of these contracts, the variable dispatch cost of resources supplying the energy shall be the same as described in Section 3.1 of the Manual, except that blended replacement fuel cost will be used instead of marginal replacement fuel cost.

 

Section 3.4 – Variable Operation and Maintenance Expenses For Fossil Fired Units: The variable Operation and Maintenance expenses for fossil fired units for the Contract Year are derived by summing the following budgeted/forecasted components for each unit: (i) all operating material, non-labor, and on-site contract labor charged to FERC Accounts 502 and 505 (Fossil Steam); and (ii) all maintenance material, non-labor, and contract labor charged to FERC Accounts 512 and 513

 

 

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Original Sheet No. 25

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(Fossil Steam), and 553 (Combustion Turbine). These budgeted expense estimates may be levelized over the major maintenance cycle of a particular unit or set of units. The estimated expenses are divided by the estimated net energy output of each unit to convert the values to dollars per megawatt-hour. The variable Operation and Maintenance expense for each fossil fired unit is shown on Informational Schedule No. 2 for the Contract Year.

Section 3.4.1 – In-Plant Fuel Handling Costs for Fossil Fired Units: In-Plant fuel handling costs for each fossil fired unit for the Contract Year are based on the budgeted/forecasted expenditures for in-plant fuel handling expenses charged to FERC Account 501. These budgeted expense estimates may be levelized over the major maintenance cycle of a particular unit or set of units. The estimated expenses are divided by the estimated net energy output of each unit to convert the values to dollars per megawatt-hour. The in-plant fuel handling cost for each fossil fired unit is shown on Informational Schedule No. 2 for the Contract Year.

 

Section 3.5 – Blended Replacement Fuel Cost: Blended replacement fuel costs are determined monthly by the AGENT and are defined as the weighted average cost, escalated for the current dispatch period, of fuel receipts for the previous month (both long-term contract and spot market receipts) and the projected fuel receipts for the current month.

 

Section 3.6 – Marginal Replacement Fuel Cost: Marginal replacement fuel costs for coal are determined at least monthly by the AGENT and reflect the current market price for additional coal needed at a generating facility at the time of such need. For natural gas or oil-fired units, the marginal replacement fuel costs are updated each business day based upon next day market prices.

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 26

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

Section 3.7 – Emission Allowance Replacement Costs: The replacement costs of emission allowances are determined at least monthly by the AGENT and reflect the current market value of such allowances.

 

Section 3.8 – Revisions in Methodologies: The procedures described in Sections 3.6 and 3.7 will be periodically reviewed by the AGENT and may be revised upon the approval of the Operating Committee.

ARTICLE IV

METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINATION OF

MONTHLY AMOUNT OF RESERVE SHARING

CAPACITY TO BE SOLD TO OR PURCHASED FROM THE POOL

 

Section 4.1 – Formula for Determination of Monthly Reserve Sharing Capacity Sales/Purchases: The monthly capacity sale to or purchase from the Pool for each OPERATING COMPANY for reserve sharing purposes is determined from the following formula:

CS or CP

=

RS - R

Where:

 

 

CS or CP

=

Capacity sales to the Pool (CS) or capacity purchases from the Pool (CP) by an OPERATING COMPANY for reserve sharing purposes. A negative value indicates a sale to the Pool and a positive value indicates a purchase from the Pool.

 

 

 

RS

=

Reserve responsibility for each OPERATING COMPANY (See Section 4.1.1).

 

 

 

R

=

Reserve capacity for each OPERATING COMPANY (See Section 4.1.2).

Section 4.1.1 – Reserve Responsibility (RS): The responsibility for the reserve capacity on

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 27

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

the integrated electric system is allocated among the OPERATING COMPANIES on the basis of peak hour load ratios for each month.

RS

=

L/L' x R

Where:

 

 

RS

=

Reserve responsibility for each OPERATING COMPANY.

 

 

 

L

=

Monthly peak hour load responsibility of each OPERATING COMPANY (See Section 4.3).

 

 

 

L'

=

Monthly peak hour load of the integrated electric system (See Section 4.3).

 

 

 

R

=

Sum of the reserve capacity for all of the OPERATING COMPANIES.

 

Section 4.1.2 – Reserve Capacity (R): The reserve capacity for each of the respective OPERATING COMPANIES is determined monthly by the following formula:

R

=

C - CR

Where:

 

 

C

=

Total capacity available to the OPERATING COMPANY (See Section 4.2).

 

 

 

CR

=

Total capacity required to meet reliably the OPERATING COMPANY’s load responsibility.

 

The capacity required to meet the OPERATING COMPANY’s load responsibility is determined by the following formula:

CR

=

LC + LCR

Where:

 

 

LC

=

Portion of the total capacity required to meet reliably the OPERATING COMPANY’s load responsibility that is available for load service (“available portion”).

 

 

 

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Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 28

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

 

LCR

=

Portion of the capacity required to meet reliably the OPERATING COMPANY’s load responsibility that is unavailable for load service for any reason (including forced outage, partial outage or maintenance outage) during the ten (10) highest system peak hours during each month averaged over the most recent three-year period (“unavailable portion”). These unavailable portions of capacity are determined by identifying unavailability specific to each individual OPERATING COMPANY by each generation type. Individual OPERATING COMPANY unavailability factors for each type of generating capacity will be applied to their respective owned resources in determining their unavailable capacity associated with load service.

 

The available portion of the total capacity is determined from the following formula:

 

LC

=

RPS + DSO + Cha + Cna + Coa

Where:

 

 

RPS

=

Reserved contract purchases from and sales to OTHERS.

 

 

 

DSO

=

Demand side option equivalent capacity.

Cha

=

Total conventional hydro capacity less the unavailable portion of conventional hydro capacity.

 

 

 

Cna

=

Total nuclear capacity less the unavailable portion of nuclear capacity.

 

 

 

Coa

=

Total available pumped storage hydro, coal, combustion turbine, combined cycle, oil and gas steam, and purchased resource capacity required to meet the remaining portion of the OPERATING COMPANY’s load responsibility, calculated as: L - RPS - DSO - Cha - Cna.

 

 

 

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Original Sheet No. 29

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

 

The unavailable portion of the total capacity is determined from the following formula:

 

 

LCR

=

Chu + Cnu + (Coa/(1 - (Cou/Cot)) - Coa)

 

Where:

 

 

 

Chu

=

Unavailable portion of conventional hydro capacity.

 

Cnu

=

Unavailable portion of nuclear capacity.

 

Cou

=

Total unavailable pumped storage hydro, coal, combustion turbine, combined cycle, oil and gas steam, and purchased resource capacity.

 

 

 

 

 

Cot

=

Total pumped storage hydro, coal, combustion turbine, combined cycle, oil and gas steam, and purchased resource capacity.

 

Section 4.2 – Determination of Capacity Available to Each OPERATING COMPANY (C): The capacity available to each OPERATING COMPANY is determined monthly as the sum of available owned, leased, purchased or otherwise available generating units, reserved contract purchases from and sales to OTHERS, and seasonal or other power exchanges, all as established by the Operating Committee as part of the coordinated planning process. The capacity available is determined from the following formula:

C

=

Cc + Cn + Cog + Ccc + Cp + Cct + Ch + Cpsh + DSO + RPS + PRC

Where:

 

 

Cc

=

Coal capacity.

Cn

=

Nuclear capacity.

Cog

=

Oil and gas steam capacity.

Ccc

=

Combined cycle capacity

Cp

=

Peak Load capacity.

 

 

 

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Original Sheet No. 30

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Cct

=

Combustion turbine capacity.

Ch

=

Conventional hydro capacity.

Cpsh

=

Pumped storage hydro capacity.

DSO

=

Demand side option equivalent capacity.

RPS

=

Reserved contract purchases from and sales to OTHERS.

 

PRC

=

Purchased resource capacity.

 

The components of the above formula shall be computed as detailed below. The capability demonstrated in accordance with such procedures shall be used in establishing the following year's capacity values. Where seasonal references are made, the seasons shall be defined as follows: Summer (June through September); Fall (October through November); Winter (December through February); and Spring (March through May).

Section 4.2.1 – Certified Rating: The production officer at each OPERATING COMPANY will certify the full load capability of each coal electric generating unit (excluding units from which Unit Power Sales and other similar bulk power sales are made), oil and gas steam electric generating unit, combined cycle unit, and combustion turbine unit. Southern Nuclear Operating Company will certify the capability of each nuclear steam electric generating unit. These certified ratings (“Full Load” ratings) shall represent the full load capability expected to be available continuously on a daily basis, under normal operating conditions, with all units at a given plant operating concurrently. Where appropriate, certified ratings shall be adjusted to reflect cogeneration and seasonal impacts. The production officer at each OPERATING COMPANY will also certify the peak load capability of

 

 

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Original Sheet No. 31

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generating units demonstrating such capability (“Peak Load” capability). The Peak Load capability shall represent the additional amount of generation obtained for a limited period of time by operating all units at a given plant concurrently and under conditions such as, but not limited to, overpressure, valves wide open and top feedwater heaters out of service. These unit ratings will be included in the informational filing submitted in accordance with ARTICLE VI of the IIC.

Section 4.2.2 – Coal (Cc)and Nuclear (Cn) Capacity: The Full Load rating of each coal and nuclear steam electric generating unit shall be based on the unit's capability during hours when such unit demonstrates full output during the months of June through August, adjusted for any temporary identifiable deratings.

Section 4.2.3 – Oil and Gas Steam Capacity (Cog): The Full Load rating of each oil and gas steam electric generating unit shall be based on the unit's demonstrated capability during hours when such unit demonstrates full output during the months of June through August, adjusted for any temporary identifiable deratings.

Section 4.2.4 – Combined Cycle Capacity (Ccc): The Full Load rating of combined cycle generating units shall be based on the unit's demonstrated capability during hours when such unit demonstrates full output during the months of June through August, adjusted for any temporary identifiable deratings. During the other months, an adjustment will be made to the Full Load rating to reflect the unit's capability at expected ambient temperatures for such non-summer period.

Section 4.2.5 – Combustion Turbine Capacity (Cct): The Full Load rating of combustion turbine units is based on the demonstrated output of such unit and the manufacturer's base design curve rating. Combustion turbine units shall demonstrate daily sustained capability during the

 

 

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months of June through August, adjusted for any temporary identifiable deratings. During the fall, winter and spring, adjustments will be made to the Full Load rating to reflect the unit's capability at expected seasonal ambient temperatures.

Section 4.2.6 – Peak Load Capacity (Cp): The Peak Load capacity of demonstrating generating units shall be the additional amount of generation obtained by operating all units at a given plant concurrently and under conditions such as, but not limited to, overpressure, valves wide open and top feedwater heaters out of service. The Peak Load capacity shall be based on such unit's demonstrated capability during hours when the unit demonstrates peak load capability during the months of June through August, adjusted for temporary identifiable deratings.

Section 4.2.7 – Conventional (Ch) and Pumped Storage (Cpsh) Hydro Capacity: For purposes of the IIC, hydro capability is the average simulated generation during eight (8) consecutive hours occurring on five (5) consecutive weekdays using the average water inflows from historical data. The simulation process utilizes maximum (full) gate setting and best (most efficient) gate setting to determine the capability of the hydro facilities. The capability for the months June-August is the summer maximum gate simulated rating. For the months December-May, the capability is the winter maximum gate simulated rating. The capability of the months September-November is the summer best gate simulated rating. To the extent that an OPERATING COMPANY can demonstrate that a hydro facility can actually achieve the maximum gate rating during the fall months, the capability of such hydro facility will be the maximum gate rating.

Section 4.2.8 – Active Demand Side Options – Equivalent Capacity (DSO): The equivalent capacity of each active demand side option for each month of the calendar year is determined from

 

 

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Original Sheet No. 33

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the following formula:

DSO

=

[(Cv x ICE) / (1 -(%TL/100))] x A

Where:

 

 

DSO

=

Demand side option equivalent capacity.

Cv

=

Contracted value.

ICE

=

Incremental capacity equivalent factor.

%TL

=

Six (6) percent incremental transmission losses.

 

 

 

A

=

Availability Factor.

The Incremental Capacity Equivalent Factor is a measure of the effect of a demand side option on generating system reliability. The Availability Factor is a measure of the probability of an active demand side option being available at the time it is needed.

Section 4.2.9 – Reserved Contract Purchases and Sales (RPS): Reserved contract purchases and sales for any month include all contracted capacity purchases from and sales to OTHERS for which there are underlying reserves.

Section 4.2.10 – Purchased Resource Capacity (PRC): Purchased resource capacity includes all purchased capacity for which an underlying generating resource is identified and may represent any type of capacity (e.g., combined cycle).

Section 4.3 – Determination of Peak Hour Load Responsibility of Each OPERATING COMPANY (L): The monthly peak hour load responsibility of each OPERATING COMPANY is determined by the following formula:

L

=

L' x La/100

Where:

 

 

 

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 34

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

 

L'

=

Monthly ten (10) highest hour average load of the integrated electric system.

 

 

 

La

=

Monthly average percent contribution of each OPERATING COMPANY’s ten (10) highest hour average loads to the sum of those loads for all OPERATING COMPANIES for the most recent three-year period.

 

Section 4.4 – Recognition of Resource Additions or Deletions: For additions or deletions of capacity resources for the coming year, an adjustment will be made in the capability resources of the appropriate OPERATING COMPANY based upon the actual date of the addition or deletion (e.g., commercial operation, retirement, purchase, or sale); provided, however, that the adjustment will not be made in a month earlier than that originally established by the Operating Committee pursuant to the coordinated planning process. If the actual date is on or before the 15th day of the month, the capacity adjustment begins in that month. If the actual date is beyond the 15th day of the month, the capacity adjustment begins in the following month.

 

Section 4.5 – Capacity Outside of the Coordinated Planning Process: If an OPERATING COMPANY has capacity that was not established by the Operating Committee as part of the coordinated planning process, such capacity will not be included as capacity available to the OPERATING COMPANY (pursuant to Section 4.2 of this Manual) for reserve sharing purposes (“unrecognized capacity”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an OPERATING COMPANY’s monthly capacity/load ratio, as determined by comparing its available capacity (pursuant to Section 4.2 of this Manual) with its load responsibility (pursuant to Section 4.3 of this Manual), is less than

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 35

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

the comparable ratio for the aggregate system (excluding the load responsibility and available capacity of the subject OPERATING COMPANY), then unrecognized capacity (up to an amount that will make these ratios comparable) will be designated as capacity available to that OPERATING COMPANY for that month.

ARTICLE V

RATE FOR MONTHLY RESERVE SHARING

CAPACITY FOR EACH OPERATING COMPANY  

 

Section 5.1 – Provision for Monthly Capacity Rate for Reserve Sharing: This article of the Manual establishes the formula rate for deriving the monthly reserve sharing capacity charge for each OPERATING COMPANY based on its most recently installed peaking facilities (or equivalent purchased resources) available for year-round operation or scheduling. OPERATING COMPANIES that have not installed or purchased such facilities or resources within the last five (5) years will utilize the weighted average rate of all the OPERATING COMPANIES that have installed or purchased such facilities or resources. In the event none of the OPERATING COMPANIES have installed or purchased such facilities or resources within the last five (5) years, the rate of the last facility or resource installed or purchased by any of them will be utilized for all OPERATING COMPANIES. The monthly reserve sharing capacity charges are utilized in the determination of payments to the Pool by the OPERATING COMPANIES purchasing capacity during the month and receipts from the Pool by the OPERATING COMPANIES selling capacity during the month. Each OPERATING COMPANY that sells reserve sharing capacity to the Pool will receive a payment based on the product of the amount of net capacity sales (CS) times that OPERATING

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 36

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

COMPANY’s monthly capacity rate. Each deficit OPERATING COMPANY will make payments to the Pool based on the product of the amount of net reserve sharing capacity purchased (CP) times the weighted average cost of such capacity sold to the Pool during the month. The monthly reserve sharing capacity rate of each OPERATING COMPANY for each month of the Contract Year is shown on Informational Schedule No. 3. Such rates will be revised in accordance with this Manual and the IIC in subsequent contract years.

 

Section 5.2 – Derivation of Monthly Capacity Costs of Each OPERATING COMPANY: The derivation of the monthly capacity costs of each OPERATING COMPANY, as used for purposes of the reserve sharing capacity rate, is based on one of the following: (i) the capacity cost of the most recently added peaking facility; (ii) the capacity cost of the most recent equivalent purchased resource; or (iii) the weighted system average of the capacity costs of the most recently added peaking facilities or equivalent purchased resources.

 

The monthly reserve sharing capacity rate of each OPERATING COMPANY for an installed peaking facility under subpart (i) will be determined by the following formula:

R1

=

(I x LFCC/100/C1) x MCWF

Where:

 

 

R1

=

Monthly charges for peaking

 

 

facility ($/kW-Month).

 

 

 

I

=

Gross investment in peaking facility ($).

 

 

 

LFCC

=

16.3%, levelized fixed capacity charge.

 

 

 

C1

=

Peaking facility’s rated production capability (kW), as determined by Section 4.2 of this Manual.

 

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 37

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCWF

=

Monthly Capacity Worth Factor for the applicable month.

 

 

The AGENT may periodically re-evaluate the monthly capacity worth factors based upon evaluations of system reliability. The governing MCWFs will be included in the Informational Schedules submitted in accordance with ARTICLE VI of the IIC.

 

For purposes of subpart (ii), the monthly reserve sharing capacity rate of each OPERATING COMPANY for an equivalent purchased resource will be the annual capacity rate ($/kW-Year) paid for such resource, multiplied by the applicable MCWF.

 

For purposes of subpart (iii), the monthly reserve sharing capacity rate will be the weighted system average of the costs of the most recently added peaking facilities (as determined for purposes of subpart (i)) or equivalent purchased resources (as determined for purposes of subpart (ii)), multiplied by the applicable MCWF.

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 38

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

Section 5.3 – Monthly Reserve Sharing Capacity Rate To Be Adjusted For Production Resource Change: If a peaking facility or an equivalent purchased resource of an OPERATING COMPANY is placed in commercial operation or available for scheduling by the 15th day of the month established by the Operating Committee as part of the coordinated planning process, the budgeted investment cost or annual capacity rate will be used in the determination of the monthly reserve sharing capacity rate for such OPERATING COMPANY for that and subsequent months of the calendar year. If the facility or resource is not placed in commercial operation or available for scheduling by the 15th day of such month, the cost basis established under Section 5.2, as used to derive the monthly reserve sharing capacity rate for the previous month, will remain in effect until the month in which the facility or resource is in commercial operation or available for scheduling on or before the 15th day.

ARTICLE VI

RATE FOR TIE-LINE LOAD CONTROL AND

FREQUENCY REGULATION BY HYDRO FACILITIES

 

Section 6.1 – Provision for Hydro Regulation Energy Losses: Because of energy losses from hydro regulation, the OPERATING COMPANIES supplying this service are deprived of hydro energy. To distribute equitably this loss of energy among the OPERATING COMPANIES in accordance with size of loads regulated and to compensate the OPERATING COMPANIES for regulating services rendered, adjustments in billing determinations are necessary. Hydro energy losses actually incurred by regulating OPERATING COMPANIES during each day are replaced by the Pool at zero cost, and the AGENT allocates such energy losses to all OPERATING COMPANIES in accordance with Peak-Period Load Ratios. Energy lost during high-flow periods is replaced during the period in

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 39

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

which such losses occur, and energy lost from poorer efficiencies during normal and low-flow periods is replaced during the 14-hour peak period since hydro energy so lost could have been retained in storage and generated during this period.

 

Section 6.2 – Provision for Increases in Cost Due to Hydro Regulation: Payments are made to hydro regulating OPERATING COMPANIES for each hour of such regulation for the increase in operating and maintenance expenditures for governor mechanisms and water turbine parts, and these expenses are allocated to all OPERATING COMPANIES in accordance with Peak-Period Load Ratios. Such payments are calculated using actual expenses incurred through the last calendar year available, adjusted to current-year dollars, for the cost of labor, engineering and supervision, and materials and supplies in the following FERC Accounts: 544-10, Generator and Exciters; 544-20, Hydraulic Turbines and Settings; 544-40, Governors and Control Apparatus; and 544-50, Powerhouse Remote Control Equipment. The basis for hourly payments is the difference in the average hourly costs for regulating plants and non-regulating plants, expressed in the following formula:

Hourly Charge

=

[MCW - (MCWO/HWO) x MCWH]/HOR

Where:

 

 

MCW

=

Summation of costs for regulating plants.

 

 

 

MCWO

=

Summation of costs for non-regulating plants.

 

 

 

HWO

=

Summation of hours for non-regulating plants.

 

 

 

MCWH

=

Summation of hours for regulating plants.

 

 

 

HOR

=

Summation of hours in the regulating mode for regulating plants.

 

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

 


 

Southern Company Services, Inc.

Original Sheet No. 40

Second Revised Rate Schedule FERC Number 138

 

 

The regulating OPERATING COMPANIES shall supply the AGENT an hourly statement of energy losses incurred in providing hydro regulating services. Such statement should include sufficient detail to permit review and verification by the AGENT.

 

Section 6.3 – Regulation by Pumped Storage Hydro Projects: It is understood that pumped storage hydro projects owned by the OPERATING COMPANIES may also be used for regulation of the integrated electric system. In such event, the hourly charge for such regulation will be the same charge derived under the formula contained in Section 6.2 hereof.

 

Section 6.4 – Provision for Increases in Cost Due to Hydro Scheduling: Because the use of hydro resources for tie-line load control and frequency regulation does not allow the hydro energy to be scheduled in the most cost effective manner, less economic gains are achieved than would have been if the hydro energy had been used to displace only the highest cost other energy sources. The difference in actual displacement costs represents the value of the lost economic opportunity by the owning OPERATING COMPANY by such use of hydro energy, or the costs of providing higher cost energy. The AGENT shall allocate such costs to all the OPERATING COMPANIES in accordance with Peak-Period Load Ratios.

 

 

[END OF MANUAL]

 

 

Issued by: Charles D. Long, IV, V.P., Fleet Operations & Trading

Effective: May 1, 2007

Issued on: May 18, 2007

 

Filed pursuant to order dated April 19, 2007 accepting compliance filing in Docket Nos. EL05-102, et al., Southern Company Services, Inc., 119 FERC ¶ 61,065 (2007).

EX-31.A.1 9 x31a1.htm

Exhibit 31(a)1

THE SOUTHERN COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

I, David M. Ratcliffe, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Southern Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/David M. Ratcliffe

David M. Ratcliffe

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.A.2 10 x31a2.htm

Exhibit 31(a)2

THE SOUTHERN COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

I, Thomas A. Fanning, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Southern Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Thomas A. Fanning

Thomas A. Fanning

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.B.1 11 x31b1.htm

Exhibit 31(b)1

ALABAMA POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

I, Charles D. McCrary, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Alabama Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Charles D. McCrary

Charles D. McCrary

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.B.2 12 x31b2.htm

Exhibit 31(b)2

ALABAMA POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

I, Art P. Beattie, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Alabama Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Art P. Beattie

Art P. Beattie

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.C.1 13 x31c1.htm

Exhibit 31(c)1

GEORGIA POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

I, Michael D. Garrett, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Georgia Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Michael D. Garrett

Michael D. Garrett

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.C.2 14 x31c2.htm

Exhibit 31(c)2

GEORGIA POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

I, Cliff S. Thrasher, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Georgia Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Cliff S. Thrasher

Cliff S. Thrasher

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.D.1 15 x31d1.htm

Exhibit 31(d)1

GULF POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

I, Susan N. Story, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Gulf Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Susan N. Story

Susan N. Story

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.D.2 16 x31d2.htm

Exhibit 31(d)2

GULF POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

I, Ronnie R. Labrato, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Gulf Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Ronnie R. Labrato

Ronnie R. Labrato

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.E.1 17 x31e1.htm

Exhibit 31(e)1

MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

I, Anthony J. Topazi, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mississippi Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Anthony J. Topazi

Anthony J. Topazi

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.E.2 18 x31e2.htm

Exhibit 31(e)2

MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

I, Frances V. Turnage, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mississippi Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Frances Turnage

Frances V. Turnage

Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.F.1 19 x31f1.htm

Exhibit 31(f)1

SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

I, Ronnie L. Bates, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Southern Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Ronnie L. Bates

Ronnie L. Bates

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-31.F.2 20 x31f2.htm

Exhibit 31(f)2

SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 

I, Michael W. Southern, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Southern Power Company;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

(c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2007

/s/Michael W. Southern

Michael W. Southern

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-32.A 21 x32a.htm

Exhibit 32(a)

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The Southern Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we, the undersigned, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of our individual knowledge and belief, that:

 

(1)

such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The Southern Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, which this statement accompanies, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

(2)

the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The Southern Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of The Southern Company.

 

 

 

 

/s/David M. Ratcliffe

David M. Ratcliffe

Chairman, President and

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

/s/Thomas A. Fanning

Thomas A. Fanning

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

 

Date: May 7, 2007

 

 

 

 

EX-32.B 22 x32b.htm

Exhibit 32(b)

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Alabama Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we, the undersigned, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of our individual knowledge and belief, that:

 

(1)

such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Alabama Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, which this statement accompanies, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

(2)

the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Alabama Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Alabama Power Company.

 

 

 

/s/Charles D. McCrary

Charles D. McCrary

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

/s/Art P. Beattie

Art P. Beattie

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

Date: May 7, 2007

 

 

 

 

EX-32.C 23 x32c.htm

Exhibit 32(c)

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Georgia Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we, the undersigned, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of our individual knowledge and belief, that:

 

(1)

such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Georgia Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, which this statement accompanies, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

(2)

the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Georgia Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Georgia Power Company.

 

 

 

 

/s/Michael D. Garrett

Michael D. Garrett

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

/s/Cliff S. Thrasher

Cliff S. Thrasher

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

Date: May 7, 2007

 

 

 

 

EX-32.D 24 x32d.htm

Exhibit 32(d)

 

CERTIFICATION

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gulf Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we, the undersigned, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of our individual knowledge and belief, that:

 

(1)

such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gulf Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, which this statement accompanies, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

(2)

the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gulf Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Gulf Power Company.

 

 

 

 

/s/Susan N. Story

Susan N. Story

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/Ronnie R. Labrato

Ronnie R. Labrato

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date: May 7, 2007

 

 

 

 

EX-32.E 25 x32e.htm

Exhibit 32(e)

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Mississippi Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we, the undersigned, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of our individual knowledge and belief, that:

 

(1)

such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Mississippi Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, which this statement accompanies, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

(2)

the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Mississippi Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Mississippi Power Company.

 

 

 

 

/s/Anthony J.Topazi

Anthony J. Topazi

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

/s/Frances Turnage

Frances V. Turnage

Vice President, Treasurer and

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date: May 7, 2007

 

 

 

 

EX-32.F 26 x32f.htm

Exhibit 32(f)

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Southern Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we, the undersigned, hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of our individual knowledge and belief, that:

 

(1)

such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Southern Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, which this statement accompanies, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

 

(2)

the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Southern Power Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Southern Power Company.

 

 

 

 

/s/Ronnie L Bates

Ronnie L. Bates

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

/s/Michael W. Southern

Michael W. Southern

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date: May 7, 2007

 

 

 

 

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