Grist on MSN3d
Georgia was about to retire coal plants. Then came the data centers.
Three years ago, one of the country’s largest electric utilities, Southern Company, made a splash when it announced it would ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d
Data centers use lots of energy. Georgia lawmakers might make them pay more
The Georgia General Assembly is considering legislation that would require Georgia Power to charge data centers for the costs they incur to serve them.
State senator pushes bill to protect Georgia Power customers from rate hikes fueled by data centers
Georgia Power, a national data center association, and clean energy groups are divided over the need for legislation that ...
Georgia Senate bill seeks to prevent ratepayers footing bill for power hungry data centers
Georgia Senate Bill 34 would prevent Georgia Power from passing on the costs of providing electricity to data centers to ...
Georgia Recorder12d
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 ...
Tim Echols: Public Service Commission preparing for surge in data centers in Georgia
Georgia is experiencing a surge in data centers due to favorable tax incentives, reasonably priced electricity, and a reliable energy grid. The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has implemented ...
WUGA4d
Bill introduced to stop Georgia Power from passing on costs of data centers
The rapid growth of the data center industry in Georgia has prompted concerns among state lawmakers and energy regulators ...
Renewable Energy World12d
Georgia utility projects ‘extraordinary’ load growth in newest plan to satisfy data centers
Georgia Power has filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), a roadmap ...
Northwest Georgia News7d
Hufstetler: Data Center Power Costs Should Not Be Passed On To Consumers
Georgia Power would not be allowed to pass on the costs of providing electricity to data centers under legislation before the ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d
Data centers use lots of energy. Will Georgia lawmakers make them pay more?
The Georgia General Assembly is considering legislation that would require Georgia Power to charge data centers for the costs they incur to serve them.