Georgia Power walks back coal closures

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’s only private electrical utility says electrical demand is forecast to grow rapidly in the state,
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 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 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.
Data centers are power hogs. A new rule lets Georgia Power charge them more
Georgia Power could start charging data center operators more for power under a new rule approved by state utility regulators.
Georgia Power wants to keep coal plants alive to meet 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 cancels coal plant closures, chooses fossil fuels to meet demand
Georgia Power's 2025 integrated resource plan proposes a major increase in energy demand, with a focus on fossil fuels and a smaller role for renewables, despite previous commitments to transition to cleaner energy sources.
Georgia Power's energy portfolio will include fossil fuels while increasing renewable investments
Georgia Power will continue to rely on coal and natural gas to generate electricity in the coming years while increasing ...
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.
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Nearly 50,000 power outages in Georgia after winter weather: Track outages here
Due to Tuesday's winter weather, Georgia has nearly 50,000 power outages as of Wednesday morning. According to USA ...
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Georgia Power files plan to reliably, economically meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia
ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which details the company's plan to meet the energy needs of customers and support the ...
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Georgia regulators approve new billing rules for large energy users amid data center boom
New data centers built in Georgia will have to pay more for electricity from Georgia Power under a change designed to protect ...
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Fossil Fuels to Remain Part of Georgia Power's Energy Portfolio
Georgia Power will keep using coal and gas while expanding renewables. Critics say it's too reliant on fossil fuels, but the company argues it's needed for growing demand. A PSC ...
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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 ...
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Kohan's Cobb County Mall Had Power Cut After Missing Payments. It Says A Turnaround Is Coming
Kohan Realty Group faced foreclosure last summer before refinancing the mall with new debt that matures in February 2026.