Southern CEO Womack on Power Demands, Trump's PJM Plan
Why it matters
Southern Co. CEO Chris Womack expects 8-10% growth in electricity demand, calling it an 'incredible demand and opportunity', and supports President Trump's plan to sell energy directly to tech companies through an auction process.
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Original source
Chris Womack, chief executive officer of utility giant Southern Co., says electricity demand is expected to grow by as much as 8% to 10%, citing what he calls “incredible demand and opportunity” looking ahead. He also comments on President Trump’s plans to sell energy directly to some technology companies through an auction process as a "good idea". Womack was speaking with Bloomberg TV on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 20, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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