Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - Southern (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Total operating revenues	$ 7,206	$ 5,198	$ 13,854	$ 11,108
Natural Gas
Total operating revenues	1,083	677	3,140	2,371
Alternative revenue programs
Total operating revenues	$ 2	$ 2	$ 1	$ 4