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PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT - Composite Straight-Line Rates (Details) - Utility plant in service | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Alabama Power |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Composite rate | 4.20% | 4.10% | 2.70%
Georgia Power |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Composite rate | 3.40% | 3.80% | 3.30%
Mississippi Power |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Composite rate | 3.30% | 3.40% | 3.40%
Southern Company Gas |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Composite rate | 2.90% | 2.70% | 2.70%

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