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Senator Ossoff Pressures FERC on AI Data Center Costs

4/22/2026

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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) investigates AI data centers' impact on Georgia power bills.
He asked Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explain how tech firms will manage electricity costs.
Since 2019, Georgia has attracted over $4.5 billion in AI investments, increasing electricity demand.
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a substantial increase in power production to serve data centers.
Ossoff set a June 1 deadline for FERC to respond to his inquiries.

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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) investigates AI data centers' impact on Georgia power bills.
He asked Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explain how tech firms will manage electricity costs.
Since 2019, Georgia has attracted over $4.5 billion in AI investments, increasing electricity demand.
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a substantial increase in power production to serve data centers.
Ossoff set a June 1 deadline for FERC to respond to his inquiries.