Georgia Power Proposal Could Raise Bills as Company Seeks to Expand Grid

Georgia Power proposal could raise bills as company seeks to expand grid

Georgia Power is asking state regulators to approve a major grid expansion to meet growing energy demand, but PSC staff warn the plan could raise monthly utility bills by about $20.

PSC staff tells commission Georgia Power's request for new capacity could cost customers money

Two reports by professional staff working for Georgia’s Public Service Commission say Georgia Power is vastly overestimating its need for new generation capacity due to the growth in data centers and that customer bills could rise because of that.

Georgia Power’s large load pipeline shrinks by 6 GW

Georgia Public Service Commission staff testimony noted data centers are “underperforming expectations” due to lower materialization rates, project cancellations and delays.

Georgia Power Could Raise Bills Amid Controversial Expansion Plan

timesng.com: ATLANTA, Georgia — Analysts at the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) have warned that residential customers of Georgia Power might see their monthly bills increase by $20 or more if the commission allows the utility to proceed with a significant power generation expansion aimed at supporting a surge in data centers. The PSC staff suggests […] This post Georgia Power Could Raise Bills Amid Controversial Expansion Plan appeared …

Georgia Power’s proposed expansion to support data centers could raise bills by $20 or more a month

The commission is set to vote on the plan December 19.