Fossil fuels to remain in Georgia Power energy-supply mix

Georgia Power’s new IRP keeps coal plants online to serve data centers

The integrated resource plan approved by regulators on Tuesday also calls for up to 4,000 MW of renewable resources by 2035 and more than 1,500 MW of storage.

Georgia regulators approve compromise power plan • Georgia Recorder

The Georgia Public Service Commission signed off on Georgia Power's long-term energy plans Tuesday. John McCosh/Georgia Recorder (file)This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia Power will expand its renewable energy generation and keep some of its coal plants open longer than previously planned under a compromise deal approved by state regulators Tuesday. Th…

Fossil fuels to remain in Georgia Power energy-supply mix

ATLANTA – Georgia energy regulators Tuesday unanimously approved Georgia Power’s plan to keep burning coal and gas to generate electricity, a move critics warned will increase rates to meet the unsubstantiated needs of data centers.

Georgia regulators approve compromise power plan

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia Power will expand its renewable energy generation and keep some of its coal plants open longer than previously planned under a compromise…

Georgia Power to extend coal plant operations under new energy plan - The Current

Georgia Power has been approved to expand its renewable energy generation and keep some of its coal plants open longer than planned, despite objections from consumer advocates who claimed the agreement violates a previous commission order. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Georgia Public Service Commission’s IRP Decision Reduces Prior Commitments to Energy-Saving Programs and Extends Life of Coal-Burning Plants - Vote Solar

The Commission’s Final Decision Locks the State Into Continued Dependence on Coal and Unpredictable Bills Driven by Volatile Gas Pricing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2025  Atlanta, GA–  Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved a stipulated agreement filed by Georgia Power last week in their Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) docket. In its final decision, the Commission allowed Georgia Power to increase its fossil fuel capacity to mee…