Georgia Power's energy portfolio will include fossil fuels while increasing renewable investments
Georgia Power will continue to rely on coal and natural gas to generate electricity in the coming years while increasing investments in renewable energy. Those are among the commitments included in the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) the Atlanta-based utility submitted Friday to the state Public Service Commission (PSC).
Georgia Power’s energy road map adds renewables, but keeps coal alive
In a new plan filed with Georgia regulators, Georgia Power said it wants to extend the life of several coal and gas plants, while also adding more renewables to its system.
Georgia power rate change approved to address data center energy use
Officials say the amount of energy Georgia's booming data center industry needs is "staggering" and are hoping a new rule will help keep the cost away from normal ratepayers.
New Georgia Power rates address ‘staggering’ needs of data centers
As Georgia quickly becomes one of large companies’ favorite states for building data centers, the Georgia Public Service Commission is changing how those centers will pay for power.
Georgia Approves New Rule to Charge Data Centers for Power
Atlanta is one of the hottest places in the country for tech companies to build data centers, hulking warehouses filled with servers that power web services, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.
Georgia Power Wants to Keep Coal Plants Alive to Meet Electricity Demand
Georgia Power Co. says it wants to keep burning coal to meet what it forecasts as the state’s increasing electrical demand
Georgia Power cancels coal plant closures, chooses fossil fuels to meet demand
Georgia Power's 2025 integrated resource plan proposes a major increase in energy demand, with a focus on fossil fuels and a smaller role for renewables, despite previous commitments to transition to cleaner energy sources.
Georgia Power walks back coal closures as demand from data centers, other projects rises
Georgia’s largest electric provider is going back on its promise to close coal plants across the state in the face of rising demand for energy, especially from large projects like data centers.
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Georgia Power’s pledged shift from coal-fired plants to clean energy jolted by data center growth
Georgia Power files 2025 Integrated resource plan forecasting massive fossil fuel, renewable energy growth to meet data ...
Georgia lawmakers introduce legislation to remove data center power costs from residential bills
A group of state lawmakers introduced new legislation to ensure Georgia Power residential customers aren’t on the hook for the cost of data center operations.
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Fossil fuels to remain part of Georgia Power's energy portfolio
Georgia Power will continue to rely on coal and natural gas to generate electricity in the coming years while increasing ...
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Georgia Power says it's ready for Tuesday's snow and ice, but are you?
Snow and ice along with the brutal cold are in store for North Georgia on Tuesday. Georgia Power gears up for winter storm ...
Power cut temporarily at Kohan’s suburban mall for overdue bills
Kohan Retail Investment Group resolved the problem and power was restored, but this wasn’t its first mall blackout for the ...
Powerball player wins big prize in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?
A Georgia lottery player missed the Powerball jackpot by a number — but still walked away a winner. The lucky player won ...
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Town Center Mall in Cobb County abruptly closes due to unpaid power bill
The sign on the door says, “Due to unforeseen circumstances the mall is closed at this time. No entry until further notice.” ...