Innovative Solutions: A History of R&D at Southern Company

Innovative Solutions tells the story of Southern Company's commitment to finding real solutions to America s energy challenges. It all started in 1969 when legendary CEO Alvin Vogtle tapped former Manhattan Project scientist Bill Harrison, PhD, to build a research and development program. Through the decades, Southern Company has generated countless innovations that help deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. Southern Company is the only U.S. electric utility today that is committed to robust and proprietary R&D. The book is a great way to learn about how we are preparing for America s energy future.