Commission approves Georgia Power fuel rate decrease

By: Emily Jones, WABE/Grist

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 397

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a deal to lower the rate Georgia Power charges for fuel. The change is expected to reduce power bills for millions of Georgians.

“It’s great to be able to offer some relief to Georgia Power ratepayers,” commission chair Jason Shaw wrote in a statement, where he acknowledged recent bill increases …

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