Southern Co. Chairman Fanning’s total comp rises 36% to $11.5 million

Southern Co. (NYSE: SO) increased total compensation about 36 percent in 2014 for Chairman, President and CEO Thomas Fanning.

According to a proxy filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Atlanta-based energy giant gave Fanning about $11.5 million in total comp last year, compared with about $8.4 million in 2013.

Salary — $1,192,067, up 3% Bonus — $0, N/M Stock Awards — $3,383,968, up 8% Option Awards — $2,255,999, up 8% Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation — $1,713,600, up…