Southern Co. won the 85th Annual EEI Edison Award for the company's efforts in leading the nuclear renaissance.
Also, AES Gener was named the international recipient of the Edison Award, for distinguished leadership, innovation and contribution to the advancement of the electric industry for the benefit of all.
According to EEI , Southern Co. made immense progress toward building two new reactors at the site of Georgia Power 's Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 by successfully obtaining the first combined construction and operating license in the U.S. in more than three decades.