ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu will join Southern Company CEO Thomas A. Fanning and Georgia Power CEO W. Paul Bowers Wednesday, Feb. 15, for a tour of Vogtle units 3 and 4, the first new nuclear units under construction in the U.S. in a generation.  Dr. Chu will deliver remarks highlighting the Administration's support for nuclear energy in a speech at the site.

Media must indicate intention to cover by 2 p.m. EST today.  For directions and to RSVP, please contact Southern Company Media Relations at 1-866-506-5333.

​​Note:  Appropriate dress is required for a construction site: closed-toed, flat shoes and long pants.

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