Georgia Power Wants to Keep Coal Plants Alive to Meet Electricity Demand
Georgia Power Co. says it wants to keep burning coal to meet what it forecasts as the state’s increasing electrical demand
Georgia Power electric grid demand to increase by 50% by end of 2030
Georgia Power projects that energy demand on its grid will grow by about 50% by the end of 2030 as large load customers, especially data centers, continue to locate in Georgia. The utility's current energy demand load is about 16,
Georgia Power’s energy road map adds renewables, but keeps coal alive
In a new plan filed with Georgia regulators, Georgia Power said it wants to extend the life of several coal and gas plants, while also adding more renewables to its system.
Georgia power rate change approved to address data center energy use
Officials say the amount of energy Georgia's booming data center industry needs is "staggering" and are hoping a new rule will help keep the cost away from normal ratepayers.
Georgia Approves New Rule to Charge Data Centers for Power
Atlanta is one of the hottest places in the country for tech companies to build data centers, hulking warehouses filled with servers that power web services, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.
Georgia Power walks back coal closures as demand from data centers, other projects rises
Georgia’s largest electric provider is going back on its promise to close coal plants across the state in the face of rising demand for energy, especially from large projects like data centers.
Georgia Recorder6h
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 ...
Marietta Daily Journal14h
Fossil fuels to remain part of Georgia Power's energy portfolio
Georgia Power will continue to rely on coal and natural gas to generate electricity in the coming years while increasing ...
FOX 5 Atlanta on MSN11d
Georgia Power says it's ready for Tuesday's snow and ice, but are you?
Snow and ice along with the brutal cold are in store for North Georgia on Tuesday. Utilities and road crews are keeping a ...
Power cut temporarily at Kohan’s suburban mall for overdue bills
Kohan Retail Investment Group resolved the problem and power was restored, but this wasn’t its first mall blackout for the ...
Georgia lawmakers introduce legislation to remove data center power costs from residential bills
A group of state lawmakers introduced new legislation to ensure Georgia Power residential customers aren’t on the hook for the cost of data center operations.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d
Judge weighs whether Georgia railroad can force land sales for a spur
A potentially precedent-setting legal battle aims to decide whether a railroad can use eminent domain in one of Georgia’s poorest counties to build a rail spur to serve private businesses.
Powerball player wins big prize in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?
A Georgia lottery player missed the Powerball jackpot by a number — but still walked away a winner. The lucky player won ...
Atlanta News First on MSN3d
Town Center Mall in Cobb County abruptly closes due to unpaid power bill
The sign on the door says, “Due to unforeseen circumstances the mall is closed at this time. No entry until further notice.” ...