Does Georgia have a new power grid?

In April 2024, the PSC approved expanding Georgia’s power grid to accommodate the new data centers. But now, customers using more than 100 megawatts of energy — enough to power tens of thousands of homes — will be billed under new terms and conditions separate from the average customer.

Will Georgia Power charge new data centers?

NEWS RELEASE January 23, 2025 – (ATLANTA) The Georgia Public Service Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a new rule that allows Georgia Power to charge new data centers in a manner that will protect ratepayers from cost shifting.

Does Georgia Power have a data center load law?

Georgia law requires the Public Service Commissioners to approve all of Georgia Power’s new or amended rules. “Our Commission’s action today protects residential and small business customers from data center load financial impacts,” said PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols.

Are Georgia data centers consuming'staggering' energy?

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - As Georgia quickly becomes one of large companies’ favorite states for building data centers, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) is changing how those centers will pay for power. Data centers are notorious for consuming “staggering” amounts of energy, PSC Chairman Jason Shaw said.

Are Georgia Power rates regulated?

Georgia Power’s rates are regulated by the Public Service Commission. Municipal authority and cooperative rates are not. The cost of one outage can far outweigh any apparent price savings, depending on the customer. When evaluating overall price, outage costs should be included.

Why did the PSC approve new Georgia Power rules?

That’s why the commission unanimously voted to approve new Georgia Power rules for high-energy customers on Thursday. “By approving this new rule, the PSC is helping ensure that existing Georgia Power customers will be spared additional costs associated with adding these large-load customers to the grid,” Shaw said.