Joseph Austin Miller

Alabama Power Co. engages in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm owns coal reserves near its Plant Gorgas and uses the output of coal from the reserves in its generating plants. It also sells, and cooperates with dealers in promoting the sale of electric appliances. The company was founded by William Patrick Lay, James Mitchell and Thomas W. Martin on December 4, 1906 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Georgia Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and purchase of electricity. It maintains a diverse generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, and renewable such as solar, hydroelectric, and wind. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Southern Nuclear Operating Co. provides electric utility services. The company owns and operates power plants, which provides electricity in the Alabama and Georgia regions. It generates electricity from nuclear power plants. Southern Nuclear Operating is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Southern Power Co. engages in the development, construction, acquisition, ownership, and management of power generation assets including renewable energy projects. It also sells electricity at market-based rates in the wholesale market. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association representing the wind industry, which is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States. AWEA has 1,000 member companies and represents 120,000 jobs in the economy, with a nationwide workforce located across all 50 states. The non-profit company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is Tom Kiernan. The organization serves as a powerful voice for how wind works for its members, including leaders in wind power and energy development, turbine manufacturing, and component and service suppliers. AWEA hosts the Western Hemisphere's largest wind energy event, the AWEA Windpower Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in June 2021. The conference will be housed within CleanPower, the new exhibition hub for utility-scale renewable energy, bringing together wind power, solar power, and energy storage industries.