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DERIVATIVES - Energy-Related Derivative Contracts (Details) - Energy-related, Natural Gas
MMBTU in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
MMBTU
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net Purchased mmBtu 431.0
Alabama Power  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net Purchased mmBtu 123.0
Georgia Power  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net Purchased mmBtu 116.0
Mississippi Power  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net Purchased mmBtu 103.0
Southern Power  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net Purchased mmBtu 6.0
Southern Company Gas  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Net Purchased mmBtu 83.0
Long | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Southern Company Gas  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative nonmonetary notional amount net long short position volume 90.0
Short | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Southern Company Gas  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Derivative nonmonetary notional amount net long short position volume 7.0