GULFPORT, Miss., May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Power today announced that the Kemper County energy facility is not currently fully operational. While the project's monthly status report is due on June 1 to the Mississippi Public Service Commission, the company continues to assess the project's schedule and cost.

On Monday, June 5, the company will file its monthly project status report to provide a full update to the PSC. The company on Monday will also make a rate filing for the project.

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SOURCE Mississippi Power