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Georgia Senate fails to advance data center energy cost bill

Georgia Senate fails to advance data center energy cost bill The Georgia Senate failed to vote on a bill aimed at protecting consumers against the costs of energy infrastructure improvements for data centers. The failure happened just two days after a Senate committee watered down the initial protections of Senate Bill 34. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 9-3 to pass legislation that would require electric utilities to write contracts […]

todayMarch 2, 2026 3

Jennifer Whitfield, an attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center who’s representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Southface Institute, speaks to the Public Service Commission Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a vote on a historic expansion of Georgia Power's capacity.
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Georgia Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan

Georgia Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan The U.S. Department of Energy granted $26.5 billion to Georgia Power and Alabama Power, representing the largest federal energy loan package ever awarded. The two companies are subsidiaries to Atlanta-based Southern Co., and the loans are to help the companies upgrade their grids for the influx of data centers. The Office of Energy Dominance Financing claims the package will save customers $7 […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 14

The Georgia Public Service Commission begins its administrative session on Feb. 18. Credit: Georgia PSC Livestream.
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PSC rejects environmental groups’ bid to revisit Georgia Power expansion

PSC rejects environmental groups’ bid to revisit Georgia Power expansion The Georgia Public Service Commission denied a petition Wednesday from environmental groups to reconsider their approval of Georgia Power’s expansion. The vote was 3-2 with the two newest members of the commission voting against staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Peter Hubbard made a motion to revise the certification of certain natural gas facilities, including an expansion at Plant McIntosh, to address the […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026 19

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Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat

Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat Fitz Johnson has officially announced that he is running to take back a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. In November 2025, Johnson, a Republican, faced off against Democrat Peter Hubbard and lost. Hubbard received nearly 63% of the vote. Districts 3 and 5 will be on the ballot this November, and Johnson wants to reclaim his seat. […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026 7

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Historic swearing-in marks Alicia Johnson’s election to Georgia PSC

Historic swearing-in marks Alicia Johnson’s election to Georgia PSC At a ceremonial swearing-in Monday, Alicia Johnson called her election a “historic milestone.” Johnson, a Chatham County resident, will become the first Black woman elected to a statewide partisan office in Georgia as she takes her place at the Public Service Commission. “I think that anybody who does something for the first time has a — you know it could be […]

todayDecember 30, 2025 26 2

Jennifer Whitfield, an attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center who’s representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Southface Institute, speaks to the Public Service Commission Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a vote on a historic expansion of Georgia Power's capacity.
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Georgia PSC approves 10,000-MW Georgia Power expansion amid protests

Georgia PSC approves 10,000-MW Georgia Power expansion amid protests Moments before the Georgia Public Service Commission voted on a historic expansion of Georgia Power’s capacity, protesters started chanting. “Nay, nay, nay, the people say nay.” After being escorted from the proceedings, the PSC unanimously voted to pass the stipulation. Georgia Power requested to add 10,000 megawatts of new power resources over the next five years mostly reliant on natural gas. […]

todayDecember 22, 2025 10

Michael Price, District 4 Commissioner of Henry County, speaks to commissioners in a full hearing room at the Georgia Public Service Commission meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10.
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Protesters disrupt PSC hearing as Georgia Power pushes massive energy expansion

Protesters disrupt PSC hearing as Georgia Power pushes massive energy expansion The Georgia Public Service Commission hearing started in turmoil Wednesday morning as protesters were removed for not following proper procedures.  The hearing was the first for the public to show their dissent or support for the Georgia Power request to expand its capacity by nearly 10,000 megawatts.  PSC Chairman Jason Shaw was drowned out as he started the meeting […]

todayDecember 11, 2025 18

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PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers Two separate reports submitted to the Georgia Public Service Commission found that Georgia Power’s request to expand its capacity could harm consumers. Professional staff for the PSC submitted written testimony Nov. 12 that said the expansion could require $3.5 billion in new revenue by 2030, which would result in about $20 a month for the average household consumer. […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 13 2

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Environmental Concerns Rise as Georgia Data Centers Multiply

Environmental Concerns Rise as Georgia Data Centers Multiply As Georgia becomes one of the nation’s fastest-growing data center hubs, communities and environmental groups warn of mounting risks to water supplies, wildlife habitat and the electric grid. In rural Twiggs County, residents are fighting a proposed data center complex they say could overwhelm limited water resources and reshape the local landscape. Nancy Lubeck told Georgia News Connection that county leaders have […]

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