Georgia Power provides tips for cold temperatures, winter weather this week

Company prepared to respond to expected wintery mix including freezing rain or snow

ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Georgia experiences frigid temperatures and the potential for severe winter weather later this week, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare and stay safe and warm. Whether exploring new ways to save energy or preparing for severe weather and potential power outages, resources available on GeorgiaPower.com and the company's social media channels include useful tips for weathering the storm.

Tips to help minimize the impact of cold, winter weather on your power bill include:

    --  Optimize heating - Remember, heating can account for 50 percent of a
        home's typical winter energy usage. Enhance the efficiency of your
        heating unit by changing filters monthly, or every three months for
        pleated filters. Make sure heating vents and return air registers are
        unobstructed by furniture or drapes.
    --  Check your insulation - Keep heat where it belongs by ensuring proper
        insulation in attics and walls. Replace any cracked or peeling caulk or
        weatherstripping around doors and windows to save up to 10 percent on
        energy usage and reduce cold air infiltration into your home.
    --  Adjust your thermostat - Set your manual thermostat to 68 degrees or
        lower. Each degree lower can result in a 3-4% decrease in energy
        consumption. Or take advantage of programmable thermostat features if
        available to save energy throughout the day.
    --  Utilize natural heat - Open blinds and shades on sunny days to naturally
        warm your home at no cost. Close them at night to minimize the chill
        from cold windows.

Georgia Power is committed to helping customers save money on their energy bills, explore rate options and get assistance when needed. Find dozens of other energy resources, whether you own a home or rent at www.GeorgiaPower.com/MyEnergy.

Prepared to Respond

Georgia Power is monitoring the potential for severe winter weather and forecasts as they change this week, including freezing rain, ice and snow in some parts of the state. Crews are prepared to safely and quickly respond to the latest severe weather threat.

Staying informed is essential during severe weather, and Georgia Power offers multiple ways for customers to stay connected, including:

    --  Outage Alerts - Customers subscribed to our free Georgia Power Outage
        Alert service will receive personalized notifications and updates via
        text message. Check that your contact number is up to date to receive
        the latest information.
    --  Outage & Storm Center - Available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm,
        customers can visit this site to check their contact information is
        updated to receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of
        outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can
        also report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by
        contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
    --  Outage Map - Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power's
        interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing
        users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track
        estimated restoration times.
    --  Georgia Power Mobile App - Download the Georgia Power mobile app for
        Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the
        go.
    --  @GeorgiaPower on X (Twitter) - Follow @GeorgiaPower on X for storm tips,
        outage updates, customer service and more.

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 2.7 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 focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company 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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