Southern Company
Energy & Natural Resources · Lobbying Client
Southern Company reported $13.4 million in federal lobbying expenditures 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.
Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | BGR Group LLP | ENGTAXCAW | 1 | $553K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | BGR Group LLP | GOVUTIENG+1 | 3 | $417K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | ENG | 1 | $514K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | K&L Gates LLP | UTI | 2 | $622K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Akin Gump LLP | UTITAX | 2 | $730K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | BGR Group LLP | UTITAXENG | 4 | $591K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight LLP | ENGTAXUTI+2 | 3 | $559K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | ENVGOV | 4 | $516K |
Southern Company Lobbying FAQ
Southern Company has spent $13.4M 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 69/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Southern Company employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 3 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Southern Company has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including National Science Foundation, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Energy.
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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.