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Georgia Utilities Brace for Surge Amid Cold Snap

1/27/2026

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Georgia Power and other Georgia electric utilities anticipate a demand surge as temperatures are forecast to fall into the teens.
They say they are ready, citing upgrades after past winter storms.
In December 2022, Georgia Power faced a cold snap, issuing an energy emergency alert and borrowing power from Florida.
Despite failures elsewhere, utilities say they have adequate generation capacity for the upcoming cold weather.

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Story summary

Georgia Power and other Georgia electric utilities anticipate a demand surge as temperatures are forecast to fall into the teens.
They say they are ready, citing upgrades after past winter storms.
In December 2022, Georgia Power faced a cold snap, issuing an energy emergency alert and borrowing power from Florida.
Despite failures elsewhere, utilities say they have adequate generation capacity for the upcoming cold weather.