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Georgia Power's $15.6B Expansion Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote

2/18/2026

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Environmental groups urge Georgia regulators to reconsider Georgia Power's 10 gigawatts grid expansion to support data centers.
The expansion would cost $15.6 billion, raising concerns that consumers may cover the cost if data centers do not materialize.
Critics, including attorney Jennifer Whitfield, argue Georgia Power has not proven the need for such capacity.
The Public Service Commission says extensive hearings justified the decision.
A vote is scheduled for Wednesday.

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Environmental groups urge Georgia regulators to reconsider Georgia Power's 10 gigawatts grid expansion to support data centers.
The expansion would cost $15.6 billion, raising concerns that consumers may cover the cost if data centers do not materialize.
Critics, including attorney Jennifer Whitfield, argue Georgia Power has not proven the need for such capacity.
The Public Service Commission says extensive hearings justified the decision.
A vote is scheduled for Wednesday.