Northwest Georgia State Senator Chuck Hufstetler, a Republican, is raising alarms about a major Georgia Power “stipulation” that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) plans to vote on December 19—just days before two newly elected Democratic commissioners take office on January 1.
Georgia Power and staff at the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) have reached a deal on a massive $16 billion power expansion that critics say will leave everyday Georgians paying the price for big data centers and utility profits.
Georgia Power is re-evaluating its plans to retire its coal-fired power plants, proposing to extend the operation of some facilities into the 2030s, reversing an earlier commitment to shift towards natural gas and renewable energy. The proposed extension is part of the company’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and includes continued operations at Plant Bowen in Bartow County.
