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Introduction - Nuclear Decommissioning (Details) - GEORGIA POWER CO $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Plant Hatch |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | $ 1,079
Plant Hatch | Site Study Cost Radiated Structures |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | 696
Plant Hatch | Spent fuel management |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | 306
Plant Hatch | Non-radiated structures |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | 77
Plant Vogtle Nuclear Units One and Two |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | 907
Plant Vogtle Nuclear Units One and Two | Site Study Cost Radiated Structures |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | 545
Plant Vogtle Nuclear Units One and Two | Spent fuel management |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | 255
Plant Vogtle Nuclear Units One and Two | Non-radiated structures |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | 107
Plant Vogtle Units 3 And 4 |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | $ 719
Estimated inflation rate | 2.30%
Estimated trust earnings rate | 4.30%
Plant Vogtle Units 3 And 4 | Site Study Cost Radiated Structures |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | $ 542
Plant Vogtle Units 3 And 4 | Spent fuel management |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | 88
Plant Vogtle Units 3 And 4 | Non-radiated structures |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Site study costs: | $ 89
Plant Hatch And Plant Vogtle Units 1 And 2 |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Estimated inflation rate | 2.50%
Estimated trust earnings rate | 4.50%
Plant Vogtle Unit 4 |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |
Amount expensed for ratemaking | $ 8

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