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JINAN, China, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Niutech Environment Technology Corporation (Niutech), a globally recognized leader in continuous pyrolysis, announced on March 24 that its majority-owned subsidiary, Shandong Hesheng Environment Technology Co., Ltd.(Hesheng), has officially broke ground on a 100,000 tons per year (TPY) tire pyrolysis expansion project, which scales up Hesheng’s total annual processing capacity from 60,000 TPY to 160,000 TPY, becoming a global leading enterprise as the world’s largest collection, processing and comprehensive utilization for tire resource recovery through pyrolysis.

This project expansion will deploy Niutech’s next-generation and large-capacity industrial continuous intelligent pyrolysis equipment — engineered to outperform traditional systems across single-unit throughput, uptime, and automation. These upgrades will cut unit operating costs and boost project economics, providing a stronger support for large-scale, sustainable commercial operation of tire pyrolysis projects. For a long time, how to achieve large-scale, continuous and stable commercial operation of pyrolysis projects has been a key focus of the global industry. This project not only reflects Niutech’s technical advances in high-end pyrolysis R&D and manufacturing, but also demonstrates its ability to bring continuous pyrolysis to wider industrial adoption.

On the product aspect, leveraging Niutech’s technical R&D capabilities, Hesheng continues to enhance stability and quality of its pyrolysis products. Currently, Hesheng’s tire pyrolysis oil has obtained international certifications, enabling it to high-end global markets. Meanwhile, through technological innovation, pyrolysis carbon black is continuously being upgraded toward standardization and high-value-added applications to better meet customer demands for product consistency, stability, and application performance.

As the global circular economy accelerates, demand for high-quality pyrolysis oil and pyrolysis carbon black from international tire manufacturers, chemical companies, and related material customers is steadily growing. Upon completion of the capacity expansion, Hesheng will possess stronger capabilities for large-scale and stable supply, better meeting the downstream market’s demand for reliable, high-quality recycled materials in significant volumes.

Niutech also stated that in the future, the company will continue to leverage its technological innovation and capital strengths as a listed company to drive the iterative upgrading and large-scale application of pyrolysis technology and equipment, contributing to the resource recovery and recycling of global waste tires as well as green and low-carbon development.

Website: www.niutechpyrolysis.com
Email: contact@niutech.com
Youtube: @niutechpyrolysis

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A New Model for Low-Carbon Cross-Continental Freight Takes Shape

RABAT, Morocco, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gotion, Green Power Morocco (GPM), and Chery Heavy Trucks have signed an agreement to develop a heavy-duty electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France, advancing lower-emission cross-continental freight.

The 2,000-km route connects Agadir (southern Morocco) through the Port of Tangier to Perpignan (southern France), currently served by some 2,000 heavy trucks daily. The partners will phase in electric trucks and supporting infrastructure to reduce emissions intensity along this key trade artery.

Scalable Partnership Model

Gotion and GPM will form a joint venture to manage electric fleets, battery-swapping stations, smart dispatching, and energy storage. Initial deployment includes 100 heavy-duty electric trucks equipped with Gotion battery systems, with further expansion tied to performance and infrastructure readiness. Chery brings commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Charging & Swapping Innovation

A battery-swapping solution is under development to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency for heavy-duty trucks, supported by work on battery standardization and lifecycle management.

Lower-Emission Trade Corridors

The project combines electrification, energy infrastructure, and digital logistics to create a scalable model for reducing freight emissions. No carbon neutrality claims are made at this stage; future environmental performance claims will require verified data and certification.

Phil Jenkins, CEO of GPM Holding: “This cooperation combines Gotion’s battery technology with Chery’s manufacturing to tailor electric logistics solutions for regional needs. Morocco’s logistics sector holds strong long-term potential.”

Li Zhen, Chairman of Gotion High-Tech: “This is an important step to expand application scenarios for our battery technologies, supporting practical, scalable lower-emission freight solutions.”

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A New Model for Low-Carbon Cross-Continental Freight Takes Shape

RABAT, Morocco, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gotion, Green Power Morocco (GPM), and Chery Heavy Trucks have signed an agreement to develop a heavy-duty electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France, advancing lower-emission cross-continental freight.

The 2,000-km route connects Agadir (southern Morocco) through the Port of Tangier to Perpignan (southern France), currently served by some 2,000 heavy trucks daily. The partners will phase in electric trucks and supporting infrastructure to reduce emissions intensity along this key trade artery.

Scalable Partnership Model

Gotion and GPM will form a joint venture to manage electric fleets, battery-swapping stations, smart dispatching, and energy storage. Initial deployment includes 100 heavy-duty electric trucks equipped with Gotion battery systems, with further expansion tied to performance and infrastructure readiness. Chery brings commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Charging & Swapping Innovation

A battery-swapping solution is under development to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency for heavy-duty trucks, supported by work on battery standardization and lifecycle management.

Lower-Emission Trade Corridors

The project combines electrification, energy infrastructure, and digital logistics to create a scalable model for reducing freight emissions. No carbon neutrality claims are made at this stage; future environmental performance claims will require verified data and certification.

Phil Jenkins, CEO of GPM Holding: “This cooperation combines Gotion’s battery technology with Chery’s manufacturing to tailor electric logistics solutions for regional needs. Morocco’s logistics sector holds strong long-term potential.”

Li Zhen, Chairman of Gotion High-Tech: “This is an important step to expand application scenarios for our battery technologies, supporting practical, scalable lower-emission freight solutions.”

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A New Model for Low-Carbon Cross-Continental Freight Takes Shape

RABAT, Morocco, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gotion, Green Power Morocco (GPM), and Chery Heavy Trucks have signed an agreement to develop a heavy-duty electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France, advancing lower-emission cross-continental freight.

The 2,000-km route connects Agadir (southern Morocco) through the Port of Tangier to Perpignan (southern France), currently served by some 2,000 heavy trucks daily. The partners will phase in electric trucks and supporting infrastructure to reduce emissions intensity along this key trade artery.

Scalable Partnership Model

Gotion and GPM will form a joint venture to manage electric fleets, battery-swapping stations, smart dispatching, and energy storage. Initial deployment includes 100 heavy-duty electric trucks equipped with Gotion battery systems, with further expansion tied to performance and infrastructure readiness. Chery brings commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Charging & Swapping Innovation

A battery-swapping solution is under development to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency for heavy-duty trucks, supported by work on battery standardization and lifecycle management.

Lower-Emission Trade Corridors

The project combines electrification, energy infrastructure, and digital logistics to create a scalable model for reducing freight emissions. No carbon neutrality claims are made at this stage; future environmental performance claims will require verified data and certification.

Phil Jenkins, CEO of GPM Holding: “This cooperation combines Gotion’s battery technology with Chery’s manufacturing to tailor electric logistics solutions for regional needs. Morocco’s logistics sector holds strong long-term potential.”

Li Zhen, Chairman of Gotion High-Tech: “This is an important step to expand application scenarios for our battery technologies, supporting practical, scalable lower-emission freight solutions.”

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TAIPEI, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a robust nod to sustainability innovation, Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) has honored 152 teams and projects at the “2026 Hon Hai-Foxconn Sustainability Awards”, an in-house distinction that accelerates the work of the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technology solutions provider to innovate for the good.

Recognizing environmental, social and governance, across Asia, Americas and Europe, the scale and impact of the Sustainability Awards continue to grow, attracting 1,504 entries from Foxconn teams in its third year – five times more than its inaugural edition. Nitrogen safety in Vietnam, zero-carbon cleaning in China and exoskeleton-assisted equipment in the Czech Republic were among projects celebrated, demonstrating deepening of ESG capabilities.

“Through the Sustainability Awards platform, Foxconn colleagues around the world can share outcomes of ESG initiatives. This also encourages all units to transform innovative practices into tangible results, making sustainability not just a goal, but a part of daily operations,” said Foxconn Chairman Young Liu. The awards ceremony this year was held at the Shenzhen campus, a World Economic Forum-designated Lighthouse factory site.

Nearly 500 colleagues and supply-chain partners from the Group’s operations worldwide attended, in person and online. This year’s event recognized innovative achievements of the Group’s supply chain, such as at STMicroelectronics, Murata Manufacturing Co and Winbond Electronics Corp, while engaging in a summit roundtable to hear their views about Foxconn’s sustainability development.

Winners showcased diverse innovations:

• Czech Republic: Introduction of exoskeleton-assisted equipment to improve working posture and reduce occupational injury risks, which earned its own recognition in the Czech Republic this year.
• US: Amid operational expansion in the key market, US operations integrated management processes through digital platforms to enhance operational efficiency and governance transparency.
• India: Water-saving advocacy, rainwater harvesting and wastewater reuse recognized in comprehensive program for improved water-use efficiency.
• Vietnam: Improved cost control through nitrogen safety optimization.
• China: Reduction in electricity costs and carbon emissions through zero-carbon cleaning improvements.

The selection process included document review, jury panel discussions and external evaluation, spanning three rounds and involving up to 100 judges. External experts, scholars, and professional organizations joined in-house judges this year. Following more than two months of evaluation, 332 entries were shortlisted based on different ESG domains and categories.

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TAIPEI, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a robust nod to sustainability innovation, Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) has honored 152 teams and projects at the “2026 Hon Hai-Foxconn Sustainability Awards”, an in-house distinction that accelerates the work of the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technology solutions provider to innovate for the good.

Recognizing environmental, social and governance, across Asia, Americas and Europe, the scale and impact of the Sustainability Awards continue to grow, attracting 1,504 entries from Foxconn teams in its third year – five times more than its inaugural edition. Nitrogen safety in Vietnam, zero-carbon cleaning in China and exoskeleton-assisted equipment in the Czech Republic were among projects celebrated, demonstrating deepening of ESG capabilities.

“Through the Sustainability Awards platform, Foxconn colleagues around the world can share outcomes of ESG initiatives. This also encourages all units to transform innovative practices into tangible results, making sustainability not just a goal, but a part of daily operations,” said Foxconn Chairman Young Liu. The awards ceremony this year was held at the Shenzhen campus, a World Economic Forum-designated Lighthouse factory site.

Nearly 500 colleagues and supply-chain partners from the Group’s operations worldwide attended, in person and online. This year’s event recognized innovative achievements of the Group’s supply chain, such as at STMicroelectronics, Murata Manufacturing Co and Winbond Electronics Corp, while engaging in a summit roundtable to hear their views about Foxconn’s sustainability development.

Winners showcased diverse innovations:

• Czech Republic: Introduction of exoskeleton-assisted equipment to improve working posture and reduce occupational injury risks, which earned its own recognition in the Czech Republic this year.
• US: Amid operational expansion in the key market, US operations integrated management processes through digital platforms to enhance operational efficiency and governance transparency.
• India: Water-saving advocacy, rainwater harvesting and wastewater reuse recognized in comprehensive program for improved water-use efficiency.
• Vietnam: Improved cost control through nitrogen safety optimization.
• China: Reduction in electricity costs and carbon emissions through zero-carbon cleaning improvements.

The selection process included document review, jury panel discussions and external evaluation, spanning three rounds and involving up to 100 judges. External experts, scholars, and professional organizations joined in-house judges this year. Following more than two months of evaluation, 332 entries were shortlisted based on different ESG domains and categories.

About Foxconn here.

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CHICAGO, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) will convene leading experts in gynecologic oncology at its 2026 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, to be held April 10–13, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The meeting is the premier scientific meeting dedicated exclusively to ovarian, cervical, uterine, vulvar and vaginal malignancies.

The meeting brings together gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, advanced practice providers, fellows, nurses, and researchers from across the United States and internationally. The 2026 program will feature emerging clinical trial data, evolving therapeutic strategies and multidisciplinary innovations expected to inform practice and future guideline development.

Building on prior meetings that highlighted advances in immunotherapy, targeted therapy strategies, biomarker-driven treatment selection and surgical innovation, the 2026 meeting will continue to present research with direct clinical relevance.

“The future of gynecologic oncology will be shaped not only by scientific discovery, but by how we come together to apply it,” said Karen H. Lu, MD, Executive Vice President and Physician in Chief at Moffitt Cancer Center and SGO President. “The SGO Annual Meeting brings forward research with immediate clinical relevance while also challenging us to think differently about collaboration, leadership and the way we deliver care—ultimately drive the future of our field.” 

Abstract and scientific presentations

Oral and poster presentations led by gynecologic cancer researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and members of the extended care team will take place across all four days of the meeting.

The Annual Meeting Program Committee received a record number of abstract submissions this year, reflecting the accelerating pace of discovery in gynecologic oncology.

Accepted abstracts, including late-breaking research, will be presented exclusively during the meeting. Select high-impact clinical findings will be unveiled in designated late-breaking sessions and will remain under embargo until the time of presentation.

For a full list of all abstract titles and authors, please visit this link

Credentialed media interested in learning more about late-breaking presentations may contact LaToya Rice at latoya.rice@sgo.org.

Featured speakers and leadership programming

The meeting will include presentations from nationally recognized experts in gynecologic cancer research, prevention, and health care leadership, as well as keynote speakers:

• Physician and humorist Will Flanary, MD, known as “Dr. Glaucomflecken”
• Ovarian cancer survivor and mountain guide Jess Wedel

These sessions will explore advances in cancer prevention science alongside leadership, communication, and team development — areas increasingly critical to delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary cancer care.

Exhibition

The annual meeting will also feature an exhibition hall showcasing medical device, pharmaceutical and service companies that support members of the gynecologic cancer care team. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies, clinical tools and support services designed to enhance patient care.

Registration and program information are available at: https://www.sgo.org/events/annual-meeting/

Foundation for Women’s Cancer Patient and Advocate Education Forum

In conjunction with the scientific meeting, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC), the foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, will host its first Spanish-language Patient and Advocate Education Forum.

Presented entirely in Spanish, with English translation available, the forum is designed for patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates affected by gynecologic cancers. Leading experts in gynecologic oncology will provide evidence-based education on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and supportive care.

By offering this program alongside the meeting, SGO and FWC aim to expand access to trusted cancer education within Spanish-speaking communities and deepen engagement beyond the professional audience.

About the Society of Gynecologic Oncology

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) is the premier medical specialty society for health care professionals trained in the comprehensive management of gynecologic cancers. As a 501(c)(6) organization, SGO contributes to the advancement of women’s cancer care by encouraging research, providing education, raising standards of practice, advocating for patients and members, and collaborating with other domestic and international organizations. For more information, visit https://www.sgo.org.

About The Foundation for Women’s Cancer

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. As the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, FWC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides funding for gynecologic cancer research and training, as well as programs and resources. FWC has raised more than $60 million in support of research, awareness, education and outreach. For more information, visit https://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org.

Media Contact:
LaToya Rice
Director of Marketing & Communications
Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Email:latoya.rice@sgo.org
Phone: 312-363-3179

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NOVATO, Calif., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As national attention intensifies around a rapidly escalating occupational lung disease affecting countertop fabrication workers, Brayton Purcell LLP is participating in a major East Coast symposium examining the growing silicosis crisis linked to crystalline silica artificial stone. The Confronting the Artificial Stone Silicosis Epidemic: A Unified Approach to Medical, Litigation, and Regulatory Action symposium, presented by the American Museum of Tort Law, will take place on April 9, 2026, in Winsted, Connecticut, with both in person and virtual attendance options.

Crystalline silica artificial stone—also referred to as engineered, artificial or manufactured stone—is composed of at least 90% crystalline silica, with nano-sized respirable particles released during cutting, grinding, and polishing. The remaining ~10% of the material includes highly toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as metals, resins, glues, and dyes. Inhalation of these particles leads to accelerated silicosis, an incurable, irreversible, and fatal, lung disease.

Brayton Purcell LLP partner James Nevin said the symposium represents an important moment for increased national awareness of the issue.

“The American Museum of Tort Law’s Artificial Stone Silicosis Symposium will bring continued national attention to a growing public health crisis impacting many working families. Medical research shows that crystalline silica artificial stone poses severe, often fatal, dangers during fabrication by living, breathing human beings. Workers exposed while fabricating these slabs are developing an incurable disease that is entirely preventable by moving the industry toward non-toxic slab materials.”

The symposium will convene physicians, public health advocates, attorneys, and impacted workers to examine what many are describing as a modern, “asbestos-like” public health emergency.

Founding partner of Brayton Purcell LLP, Al Brayton, emphasized the legal and human consequences associated with continued use of artificial stone.

“As the American Museum of Tort Law’s Symposium on Artificial Stone approaches, the legal implications are impossible to ignore. Crystalline silica artificial stone continues to put fabrication workers in direct jeopardy. The irreversible disease tied to this exposure has already devastated far too many families who had every reason to believe they were working with perfectly safe materials. The time has come for the slab manufacturers to confront the known dangers of this product and adopt alternative, readily available, slab materials that do not place workers’ lives at risk.”

According to Melissa Bird, Executive Director of the American Museum of Tort Law, the growing number of cases underscores the urgency of the discussion.

“This is not a historical problem, it’s happening right now, and it’s accelerating. We are seeing patterns that echo some of the most devastating occupational health crises in American history, from asbestos to coal mining-related black lung disease.”

Recent national reporting and congressional attention have highlighted the dangers associated with artificial stone exposure and the increasing number of diagnosed accelerated silicosis cases across the United States. While some countries have taken decisive action in response to the severity of the health risks, cases continue to emerge internationally and domestically, including newly identified cases in the Northeast.

The symposium represents a critical opportunity to share medical and legal perspectives, elevate public understanding, and examine the real-world consequences of silica exposure associated with artificial stone fabrication.

Event Details

Artificial Stone Silicosis Symposium
Thursday, April 9, 2026
American Museum of Tort Law
Winsted, Connecticut

Also Offered Via Zoom

Program details and registration:
https://www.tortmuseum.org/events/confronting-the-artificial-stone-silicosis-epidemic-a-unified-approach-to-medical-litigation-and-regulatory-action/

Media Contact is:
Nolan Lowry
nlowry@braytonlaw.com
415-399-3107

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Company completes 100+ grid projects and major system upgrades statewide in 2025

ATLANTA, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state’s power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.

In 2025 alone, the Grid Investment program executed 104 distribution system projects, surpassing its original target of 88, and advanced 25 major transmission projects, including five transmission line upgrades and 20 substation enhancements. To date, these efforts have improved reliability for more than 504,000 customers.

Upgrades also deliver value for customers during severe weather events, helping reduce service interruptions and making work in the field more efficient. Following Winter Storm Fern in January, Georgia Power restored power to 175,000 within the first 24 hours and, following Hurricane Helene in September 2024, the most damaging storm in Georgia Power’s history, advanced smart–grid technology supported remote restoration, enabling crews to return service to more than one million customers within the first five days despite widespread devastation.

“Our priority is delivering clean, safer, and reliable energy for every customer we serve. The progress made last year shows how strategic grid investments directly improve reliability and restoration speed, especially during severe weather,” said Josh Stallings, vice president of distribution strategy and support at Georgia Power. “Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance the grid so our customers can count on the energy they need, and to support this exciting and unprecedented growth in Georgia.”

Examples of local projects in 2025 include:

• Southwest Atlanta (Ben Hill) – A grid improvement project employed a mix of investment types to achieve reliability goals, including pole strengthening improvements and sectionalizing. This project involved installing stronger poles and equipment throughout the circuit. These upgrades help improve line performance during weather events, improving reliability for local customers.
• Stone Mountain – Grid projects incorporate a mix of investment types to improve reliability. These projects involved installing outage isolation equipment to divide the circuit into smaller sections, allowing outages to be isolated and restored more quickly. Combined with stronger poles and hardware upgrades, these improvements enhance system performance and reliability for customers in the area.
• Wilmington Island/Savannah – The Wilmington Island project in Savannah replaced overhead power lines with underground lines to reduce exposure to trees, weather, and vehicles. This underground work helps prevent outages and enhances reliability for customers in the area.

Since the start of the Grid Investment Program in 2020, Georgia Power has completed many large-scale improvements across its system, including: upgrades to 364 circuits and substations; installation of 5,500 advanced devices; replacement or enhancement of 39,000 poles; and installation of 500 miles of underground cable.

Reliability is measured in two ways: frequency of service interruptions, or “System Average Interruption Frequency Index” (SAIFI), and duration of service interruption, or “System Average Interruption Duration Index” (SAIDI). On average, areas where Georgia Power has completed a Grid Investment project experience up to a 50% improvement in both metrics. Customers positively impacted by these projects are now experiencing about half as many outages, and about half as much interruption time.

To learn more about the Grid Investment Program, including active projects in communities across Georgia, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/Grid.

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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Company completes 100+ grid projects and major system upgrades statewide in 2025

ATLANTA, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state’s power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.

In 2025 alone, the Grid Investment program executed 104 distribution system projects, surpassing its original target of 88, and advanced 25 major transmission projects, including five transmission line upgrades and 20 substation enhancements. To date, these efforts have improved reliability for more than 504,000 customers.

Upgrades also deliver value for customers during severe weather events, helping reduce service interruptions and making work in the field more efficient. Following Winter Storm Fern in January, Georgia Power restored power to 175,000 within the first 24 hours and, following Hurricane Helene in September 2024, the most damaging storm in Georgia Power’s history, advanced smart–grid technology supported remote restoration, enabling crews to return service to more than one million customers within the first five days despite widespread devastation.

“Our priority is delivering clean, safer, and reliable energy for every customer we serve. The progress made last year shows how strategic grid investments directly improve reliability and restoration speed, especially during severe weather,” said Josh Stallings, vice president of distribution strategy and support at Georgia Power. “Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance the grid so our customers can count on the energy they need, and to support this exciting and unprecedented growth in Georgia.”

Examples of local projects in 2025 include:

• Southwest Atlanta (Ben Hill) – A grid improvement project employed a mix of investment types to achieve reliability goals, including pole strengthening improvements and sectionalizing. This project involved installing stronger poles and equipment throughout the circuit. These upgrades help improve line performance during weather events, improving reliability for local customers.
• Stone Mountain – Grid projects incorporate a mix of investment types to improve reliability. These projects involved installing outage isolation equipment to divide the circuit into smaller sections, allowing outages to be isolated and restored more quickly. Combined with stronger poles and hardware upgrades, these improvements enhance system performance and reliability for customers in the area.
• Wilmington Island/Savannah – The Wilmington Island project in Savannah replaced overhead power lines with underground lines to reduce exposure to trees, weather, and vehicles. This underground work helps prevent outages and enhances reliability for customers in the area.

Since the start of the Grid Investment Program in 2020, Georgia Power has completed many large-scale improvements across its system, including: upgrades to 364 circuits and substations; installation of 5,500 advanced devices; replacement or enhancement of 39,000 poles; and installation of 500 miles of underground cable.

Reliability is measured in two ways: frequency of service interruptions, or “System Average Interruption Frequency Index” (SAIFI), and duration of service interruption, or “System Average Interruption Duration Index” (SAIDI). On average, areas where Georgia Power has completed a Grid Investment project experience up to a 50% improvement in both metrics. Customers positively impacted by these projects are now experiencing about half as many outages, and about half as much interruption time.

To learn more about the Grid Investment Program, including active projects in communities across Georgia, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/Grid.

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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