Who Owns Mississippi Power?

Mississippi Power participates in Southern Company's sustainability programs, which focus on clean energy, grid modernization, and environmental stewardship.

Renewable Energy: Mississippi Power is engaged in finding practical renewable generation options for the region, partnering with Southern Company to research and evaluate cost-effective energy sources. The company supports distributed generation systems through renewable energy programs that allow customers to generate their own electricity and export excess power back to the grid.

Grid Modernization: Mississippi Power continues significant investment in grid modernization including smart grid technology and cybersecurity enhancements. These efforts improve grid reliability, enable better integration of renewable energy sources, and enhance system resilience against extreme weather events.

Kemper County Site Restoration: The dismantlement of the abandoned Kemper County IGCC gasifier-related assets was completed at the end of 2025. Site restoration activities are substantially complete, with any additional costs expected to be immaterial. This marks the conclusion of a controversial chapter in Mississippi Power's history.

Energy Efficiency: Through Southern Company's energy efficiency programs, Mississippi Power helps customers reduce energy consumption through energy audits, efficiency rebates, and educational resources.

Southern Company is not a Certified B Corporation. The company publishes an annual Sustainability Report aligned with GRI standards.

• Grid Modernization: Mississippi Power has been recognized for its continued investment in smart grid technology and cybersecurity enhancements, improving system reliability and enabling renewable energy integration.
• Community Service: The utility has been acknowledged for community engagement programs and support for economic development throughout Mississippi.
• Safety and Reliability: Mississippi Power has received recognition for maintaining high safety standards and reliable electricity service across its service territory.
• Storm Response: The company has been recognized for its response to hurricane and storm-related outages, which frequently impact the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Kemper County IGCC Project: The Kemper County integrated coal gasification combined cycle facility was a controversial clean coal project that faced significant cost overruns, reaching approximately $7.5 billion before the project was abandoned in 2017. The gasifier portion was never operated commercially, and Mississippi Power's customers bore significant costs. Dismantlement of the abandoned gasifier-related assets was completed at the end of 2025, and site restoration activities are substantially complete. The project remains one of the most controversial energy projects in Mississippi history.

Regulatory Compliance: Mississippi Power must navigate complex regulatory environments at both state and federal levels. The company has faced challenges related to rate cases, regulatory approvals for infrastructure projects, and compliance with evolving environmental regulations.

Service Reliability During Extreme Weather: Mississippi Power faces scrutiny regarding service reliability during hurricanes, tropical storms, and other extreme weather events that frequently impact the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The company's response to weather-related outages and grid restoration efforts is subject to customer and regulatory review.

Rate and Pricing Issues: Utility rate cases and pricing decisions have generated controversy among customers and stakeholders. Mississippi Power's rate adjustments and pricing structures are subject to Mississippi Public Service Commission review and public debate.

Energy Transition: As part of Southern Company, Mississippi Power has been involved in discussions about the transition from fossil fuel generation to renewable energy sources. The company's pace of renewable energy adoption has been subject to public debate and environmental advocacy group scrutiny.