Southern Company
Energy & Natural Resources · Lobbying Client
Southern Company reported $15.3 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 6 policy areas, with primary focus on Energy/Nuclear, Utilities, Environment/Superfund. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Fierce Government Relations | ENGENVTAX | 2 | $674K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | TAXCAWENV | 1 | $709K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | ENGGOVCAW+2 | 3 | $571K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Holland & Knight | ENVGOVENG+2 | 1 | $775K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | BGR Group | UTIENGGOV+2 | 2 | $776K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | ENGUTITAX+2 | 3 | $697K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | ENVCAW | 2 | $695K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling | GOVENGUTI | 1 | $773K |
Southern Company Lobbying FAQ
Southern Company has spent $15.3M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Southern Company lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Energy/Nuclear, Utilities, Environment/Superfund, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Southern Company has an Influence Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Southern Company employs 10 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Southern Company has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Office of Management & Budget, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, National Science Foundation.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.