We tried that in the 70's and dissidents complained that Southern should not purchase coal from the then segregated nation of South Africa. Let's use natural gas and allow Southern to buy from wells drilled close by our coastline. No, that will not do. We may destroy our beautiful beaches which are off limits to polluters, save those who go to the beach and leave their trash there or those who build too close to the coast. Let's just cut back on the amount of electric generating done.
Less power means less pollution.
Just boost the price so people will become power sensitive and not waste energy. Oh yes, that is now being tried and it doesn't seem to be working. That plan is called California. Southern and its affiliates such as Gulf Power are an essential part of our lives. It will cost money that we all will pay in higher monthly bills.