Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope
Georgia regulators approved Georgia Power’s $16.3 billion plan to add 10,000 megawatts of new generation, mostly for data centers. About 60% of the new capacity will come from natural gas, with the rest from solar and battery storage. The company projects average residential customers will see $8.50 monthly savings from 2029 to 2031. Critics warn protections are temporary and long-term costs could reach $60 billion.