Southern Company-Nest partnership expands

<p>Southern Company announced a partnership with Nest on Tuesday to become the first energy company in the U.S. to offer Nest's third-generation product line to customers. Nest's newly designed products - which include the Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Protect and Nest Cam - will give customers more choices, control and added convenience to better manage their energy use.</p>
<p>&quot;Southern Company is the first energy company in America to deliver the full suite of Nest products - an important step in delivering industry-leading value to customers,&quot; said CEO Tom Fanning. &quot;By offering customers innovative tools to create a truly connected home, Southern Company and Nest will help families better manage their energy use and improve their quality of life.&quot;</p>
<p>As part of Southern Company's commitment to innovation, the growing partnership with Nest will deliver the latest products and services to meet customers' energy needs.</p>
<p>Nest's third-generation products help connect customers' homes and save energy. The intuitive technology offers remote access and system awareness with the Nest Learning Thermostat, enhanced safety with the Nest Protect and advanced video and alerts with the Nest Cam-delivering customers unprecedented control. Details about specific offers are expected to be released later this year.</p>
<p>Georgia Power customers can already get the Nest Thermostat at no cost when they sign up for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.georgiapower.com/residential/rate-plans/residential-demand.cshtml" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">Smart Usage Rate</a>. Visit&nbsp;<a href="/content/southern-company/homepage/innovation/nest-partnership.html" adhocenable="false">www.southerncompany.com/nest</a>&nbsp;to learn more about the Nest products and how Southern Company is leading the energy industry by delivering these innovative products to help customers take control of their electricity use.</p>