New data centers built in Georgia will have to pay more for electricity from Georgia Power under a change designed to protect residents and businesses from higher energy bills. But consumer advocates still have concerns about the booming business.
Georgia Power could start charging data center operators more for power under a new rule approved by state utility regulators.
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on Jan. 23 voted unanimously to approve a new rule that allows Georgia Power to charge new data centers in a manner that will protect ratepayers from cost shifting.
Snow and ice, combined with brutal cold, are expected in North Georgia, potentially causing tree and power line damage. Georgia Power is on high alert, preparing crews and utilizing a self-healing ...
According to USA Today's Power Outage Tracker, there are a total of 48,997 outages in over 60 counties as of 8:16 a.m., with the most outages being in Glynn County, a coastal region in southeastern Georgia.
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.
ATLANTA — Following a recent winter storm that brought snow, freezing rain, and ice to parts of metro Atlanta last week, Georgia Power is issuing safety tips to keep residents safe. And it's good timing as well.
Due to Tuesday's winter weather, Georgia has nearly 50,000 power outages as of Wednesday morning. According to USA Today's Power Outage Tracker, there are a total of 48,997 outages in over 60 ...
ATLANTA - Georgia energy regulators voted Thursday to put some guardrails around the proliferation of power-hungry data centers cropping up across the state. The state Public Service Commission ...
Georgia Conservation Voters held a press conference at the state capital Monday urging leaders to address its priorities.
Town Center at Cobb closed
A potentially precedent-setting legal battle aims to decide whether a railroad can use eminent domain in one of Georgia’s poorest counties to build a rail spur to serve private businesses.