Georgia utility regulators greenlight probe into data center costs

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 408

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Georgia Public Service Commission approved an investigation into whether Georgia Power’s industrial customers who are heavy energy consumers, like data centers, are shifting some costs to residential customers.

The investigation was part of an agreement the utility company and PSC staff reached in May that slightly lowered the amount of the utility’s fuel and Hurricane Helene cleanup costs could be passed on to residential customers. The investigation will focus on a pricing structure …

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