Overview
- The stipulated agreement would authorize about 9,900 megawatts of new capacity at roughly $16 billion, largely to serve data centers, with plans for 3,600 MW of new gas plants, 3,000 MW of batteries, 350 MW of solar‑plus‑storage and 2,800 MW of purchased power by 2031.
- Georgia Power and PSC advocacy staff say large‑load customers would guarantee $556 million a year, producing at least $8.50 in monthly bill relief for typical households in the next rate case, which the company projects starting in 2029.
- Commissioners are scheduled to vote on Dec. 19 and can approve, amend, or deny the agreement, according to the PSC.
- Public Interest Advocacy staff shifted from urging approval of only about one‑third of the request to endorsing nearly the full build after negotiating protections such as minimum‑bill payments if contracts end early, a four‑year protection period, and limits on when the utility can seek cost increases.
- Environmental and consumer advocates argued at hearings that the plan locks in more fossil generation and long‑term financial risk for customers, while some business and local voices backed the expansion for economic growth.