ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
announced today that it is celebrating national Nuclear Science
Week again this year by hosting and participating in a series of
special local events in and around the company's Plant Vogtle near
Waynesboro, Ga. The annual
celebration is organized to draw attention to all aspects of
nuclear science and the vital role it plays in the lives of
Americans, as well as encourage education and highlight the energy
careers of tomorrow. The week is especially poignant in
Georgia as the construction of
Plant Vogtle units 3 and 4 continues to progress, employing more
than 5,000 workers currently as the largest job-producing project
in the state.
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), nearly
20 percent of the nation's electricity is currently generated from
nuclear power plants. With more than 60 new nuclear units currently
under construction around the world and nuclear energy poised to
play a critical role in the face of increasing pressure from
environmental regulation in the U.S., Nuclear Science Week
provides a valuable week-long opportunity for local students to
explore the various elements of nuclear science and consider future
careers.
Throughout the week, representatives from Georgia Power, as well
as Southern Nuclear, will attend events and panel discussions
throughout Augusta, Ga. and
Aiken, S.C. The companies are also
presenting several educational opportunities for local students in
Augusta and nearby at Plant
Vogtle.
- STEM Career Connections Day (Thursday, Oct. 23): No-cost event for
regional high school juniors and seniors considering a career
pathway that involves science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM) skills. During the forum, students, teachers, guidance
counselors and career specialists will interact with current
professionals in nuclear technology and other high-tech industries
while learning about "hot" career topics. Registration required.
Kroc Center, 1833 Broad St., Augusta,
Ga. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Plant Vogtle Site Visits (Monday,
Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct.
24): No-cost events offering local middle and high
school students the opportunity to view the day-to-day operations
of the facility, ways technology is at work and interact with young
professionals currently working in the nuclear industry.
Registration required.
Georgia Power places a year-round focus on education at both of
its nuclear facilities, Plant Vogtle and Plant Hatch near
Baxley. The company reaches
thousands of students and teachers each year through an extensive
public education and engagement program. Since 2007, approximately
80,000 people have learned about nuclear energy through programs
and events coordinated by the plants.
To learn more about Nuclear Science Week, visit
www.nuclearscienceweek.org/. For more information about events in
Georgia and at Plant Vogtle, visit
www.srscro.org/national-nuclear-science-week.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of
Georgia's 159 counties. Committed
to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements:
Certain information contained in this release is
forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans
that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information
includes, among other things, statements concerning job creation.
Georgia Power Company cautions that there are certain factors that
can cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is
cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking
information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is
subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of
which are outside the control of Georgia Power Company;
accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results
will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those
discussed in Georgia Power Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and subsequent
securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially
from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking
information: ability to control costs and avoid cost overruns
during the development and construction of facilities; ability to
construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits
and licenses, to satisfy any operational and environmental
performance standards, and to integrate the Plant Vogtle expansion
into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction;
regulatory approvals and actions related to the Plant Vogtle
expansion; the inherent risks involved in operating and
constructing nuclear generating facilities; the direct or indirect
effect on Georgia Power Company's business resulting from terrorist
incidents and the threat of terrorist incidents, including cyber
intrusion; and catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes,
explosions, floods, hurricanes, droughts, pandemic health events
such as influenzas, or other similar occurrences. Georgia Power
Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking information.
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