Southern Company and Consolidated Edison pay qualified utility dividends that are taxed annually in taxable accounts but not in Roth IRAs. This tax advantage means dividends reinvested in Roth accounts compound without federal tax drag, significantly benefiting long-term investors in the 15% or 20% qualified dividend tax brackets. Both utilities offer steady dividend growth and predictable income, making them ideal for tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Investors should consider Roth conversions for these stocks to maximize after-tax returns over decades.
Data centers are rapidly increasing their power needs, doubling average loads from 150 to 300 MW between 2023 and 2024. This surge benefits regulated electric utilities that secure long-term contracts, turning infrastructure investments into reliable...
Southern Company is highlighted as a solid long-term utility investment, benefiting from a favorable regulatory environment and disciplined management. It offers a 3.4% dividend yield with 24 consecutive years of dividend increases, and is expected t...
Georgia Power received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements under its CARES 2023 and CARES 2025 programs, marking the largest single solar procurement in the company's history. These ...
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, has agreed to deliver a customized backup power solution for Keel Infrastructure's data center campus in Moses Lake, Washington. This project supports Keel's growth in digital infrastructure by ensuring rel...
