Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - Southern (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Total operating revenues	$ 5,748	$ 7,206	$ 12,228	$ 13,854
Natural Gas
Total operating revenues	852	1,083	2,728	3,140
Alternative revenue programs
Total operating revenues	$ 0	$ 2	$ 11	$ 1