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Southern controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Alabama Securities Commission warns of online bill pay risks after Southern Company data breach

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    The Alabama Securities Commission warned consumers about risks associated with online bill payments following a data breach at Southern Company. The warning was issued in response to the breach, advising consumers to be aware of potential dangers when paying bills online. The commission's alert focused on the online bill payment process in the wake of the incident.

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    • Alabama Securities Commission warns of online bill pay risks after Southern Company data breach
    • Nearly 100,000 Alabama Power accounts affected by Southern Company data breach
    • Southern Company hit by data breach
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  2. 2017

    Plant Vogtle construction and contractor bankruptcy

    The Vogtle expansion faced delays and cost pressure, intensified when Westinghouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while serving as a principal contractor on major U.S. nuclear projects.

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  3. 2010

    Kemper County project cost and technology controversy

    The Kemper project became controversial because of construction delays, substantial cost increases, and difficulties deploying its proposed coal-gasification and carbon-capture design. The original technology plan was eventually abandoned.

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