Groups Sue Over Georgia Power's $50B Expansion
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Environmental groups have sued the Georgia Public Service Commission over its approval of a massive power expansion for Georgia Power, claiming it lacks solid proof of need and will cost customers billions. The lawsuit challenges the commissions decision to greenlight nearly ten gigawatts of new energy generation, pointing out that Georgia Powers own figures showed that 757 megawatts of resources werent required to meet demand forecasts. The groups argue that this locks in expensive fossil fuel projects through 2075, hitting ratepayers hard, especially after six Georgia Power rate hikes since 2023. Georgia Power defends the plan as key to handling a big expected jump in demand from data centers, but environmental advocates counter that the growth is speculative, leaving customers to shoulder the risk if it doesnt pan out. The commission isnt commenting while the case is pending.
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