Southern preparing for fuel load at Vogtle Unit 4 nuclear reactor (NYSE:SO)

Southern Co. (NYSE:SO) closed +2.8% for its highest finish since May 12 after its Georgia Power unit said it completed a major step toward bringing the second of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle into operation.

The utility said all 364 inspections, tests and analyses have been performed and all acceptance criteria – known as ITAACs – have been met on Vogtle Unit 4 and the documentation submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.