Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: December 20, 2025

Words: 856

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state’s power grid Friday, approving Georgia Power’s request for nearly 10,000 megawatts of new energy capacity despite concerns over transparency and the potential financial risk to ratepayers.

The vote by the Public Service Commission greenlights a plan that relies heavily on new fossil fuel infrastructure, with five new natural gas plants to meet surging demand from the growth of data centers. While supporters argued that the …

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