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Derivatives - Schedule of Energy-Related Derivatives (Details) - Energy-related, Natural Gas MMBTU in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026 MMBTU
Energy-related derivative contracts
Net Purchased mmBtu	469.0
ALABAMA POWER CO
Energy-related derivative contracts
Net Purchased mmBtu	145.0
GEORGIA POWER CO
Energy-related derivative contracts
Net Purchased mmBtu	132.0
MISSISSIPPI POWER CO
Energy-related derivative contracts
Net Purchased mmBtu	112.0
SOUTHERN POWER CO
Energy-related derivative contracts
Net Purchased mmBtu	7.0
SOUTHERN Co GAS
Energy-related derivative contracts
Net Purchased mmBtu	73.0
SOUTHERN Co GAS | Energy-related derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Long
Energy-related derivative contracts
Derivative nonmonetary notional amount net long short position volume	80.0
SOUTHERN Co GAS | Energy-related derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Short
Energy-related derivative contracts
Derivative nonmonetary notional amount net long short position volume	7.0

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