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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
from the Form 10-Q for September 30, 1999, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000086940
<NAME> SAVANNAH ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
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