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Georgia Power's $15 Billion Plan Faces Critical Vote

12/6/2025

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Public Service Commission of Georgia will vote December 19 on Georgia Power's plan.
The plan seeks to invest more than $15 billion to boost capacity by 50%.
It follows a three-year rate freeze as two new Democratic commissioners prepare to take office in January.
Critics, including Brionte McCorkle of Georgia Conservation Voters, warn rushing the vote could hurt consumers.
Residential costs could rise if data center demand does not materialize.

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Public Service Commission of Georgia will vote December 19 on Georgia Power's plan.
The plan seeks to invest more than $15 billion to boost capacity by 50%.
It follows a three-year rate freeze as two new Democratic commissioners prepare to take office in January.
Critics, including Brionte McCorkle of Georgia Conservation Voters, warn rushing the vote could hurt consumers.
Residential costs could rise if data center demand does not materialize.