INCOME TAXES - Federal ITC/PTC Carryforwards (Details) - ITC and PTC carryforward $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal ITC/PTC carryforwards	$ 1,218
Alabama Power
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal ITC/PTC carryforwards	12
Georgia Power
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal ITC/PTC carryforwards	173
Southern Power
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal ITC/PTC carryforwards	$ 827