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September 25, 2026

Georgia Power Nearing Completion Of Major Battery Storage Project In Floyd County

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A major Georgia Power energy project in Northwest Georgia is nearing completion, with the company preparing to place a 57.5-megawatt battery storage facility in Floyd County into service later this year.

June 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

TVA Investing Billions To Meet Growing Power Demand Across The Tennessee Valley

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As population growth, industrial expansion, and increased electricity usage continue across the Southeast, the Tennessee Valley Authority is making major investments in power generation and grid infrastructure to meet rising demand throughout its seven-state service region.

June 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Energy Department Offers Record Loan To Southern Company Subsidiaries

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The U.S. Energy Department has offered a record $26.54 billion loan package to subsidiaries of Southern Company to strengthen and expand the electric grid in Georgia and Alabama.