Georgia Power

Georgia Power is asking state energy regulators to certify 9,900 megawatts of new power-generating capacity. Environmentalists say it would rely heavily on harmful fossil fuels.

The projects include power-purchase agreements from existing resources as well as new company-owned natural gas generation and battery energy storage systems.

Under an agreement the Atlanta-based utility and the Georgia Public Service Commission’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff reached in May, Georgia Power will not seek to raise base rates until 2028 at the earliest.

It’s based on a rule set by the Georgia Public Service Commission that offers temporary protection with the caveat that once the advisory ends, disconnections may resume.

The Public Service Commission held a third public hearing Monday on Georgia Power’s integrated resource plan.

The demonstration project is the first to validate a blend of 50% hydrogen fuel and is the largest test of its kind in the world to date.

Companies such as Georgia Power and Jackson EMC have restored power to hundreds of thousands of homes after a fierce summer storm this past weekend.

Georgia Power forecasts a 13,140 MW demand spike by 2025, driven by data centers. PIA staff urge cutting 2,000 MW, citing insufficient evidence for the increase.

The project will add 765 megawatts of electrical generating capacity to the Atlanta-based utility’s energy supply portfolio. One megawatt is enough electricity to power 750 homes.

An energy watchdog launched a nonprofit organization Monday aimed at bringing transparency and accountability to energy regulation in Georgia.