Southern Co. looks to biomass for the future

At Southern Company's annual meeting this week, CEO David Radcliffe told shareholders that the company is looking toward biomass, nuclear, and natural gas options to meet the increasing power demands in the region. The company expects to invest around $14 billion on new poles, wires, and power plants, which may include the conversion of two plants coal-fired plants to biomass. Radcliffe said, "We think the most promising technology for us is biomass because it is something that we can grow and harvest." With climate change legislation filtering through Congress, the company is seeking new ways to meet future carbon emission standards. To read more visit the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.