Georgia Power’s Plan to Support Potential Data Center Surge with Fossil Fuel Energy Faces Scrutiny

Georgia receives a ‘D’ for electricity competition - R Street Institute

Georgians are bracing for above-average summer temperatures and corresponding high electric bills, but the Atlanta City Council believes it has the solution. In an effort to curtail energy costs, “Legislation being considered by the City Council would create new stipulations around the materials used for building and replacing roofs to steer construction away from darker,... The post Georgia receives a ‘D’ for electricity competition appeared fi…

Georgia Power’s plan to support potential data center surge with fossil fuel energy faces scrutiny

On May 27, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore, left questioned the analysis of PSC staff witnesses who argued that Georgia Power should lower its data center growth forecasts in its 2025 long term plan. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Power The state’s largest electric utility says it needs to significantly increase its energy capacity to accommodate a potential wave of data centers. Georgia Power plans to turn to some renewable energy …

Georgia Power Faces Scrutiny Over Energy Resource Plan

timesng.com: ATLANTA, Georgia – Starting May 27, Georgia Power executives will defend their energy resource plan against criticism through a series of hearings before the state Public Service Commission (PSC). This second round of hearings on Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) follows initial testimonies in March, highlighting concerns over the utility’s reliance on fossil […] This post Georgia Power Faces Scrutiny Over Energy R…

Georgia Power is planning for a huge spike in energy demand. Critics say it’s overestimating - The Current

Georgia Power is planning to meet a predicted 8,200 megawatt increase in electricity demand by 2031, largely driven by data centers, but critics argue that the forecast is overly optimistic and could result in higher customer bills and increased reliance on fossil fuels. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.