Georgia PSC Rejects Motion to Reconsider Georgia Power's 10,000-Megawatt Expansion for Data Centers
The Georgia Public Service Commission denied a motion to reconsider Georgia Power's energy grid expansion aimed at supporting data centers. Commissioner Peter Hubbard's proposal to decertify a 797-megawatt resource was based on a lack of customer contracts and concerns over high costs. The commission voted 3-2 against reopening the approval of the expansion plan, which is projected to cost $15.6 billion. Georgia Power anticipates demand from data centers, although such demand has yet to materialize.
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The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 3-2 against a motion to reconsider Georgia Power's 10,000-megawatt expansion plan, which aims to meet growing energy demand from data centers. Commissioner Peter Hubbard's motion sought to decertify a 797-megawatt resource, citing high costs and insufficient customer contracts.
Hubbard expressed concerns over potential financial burdens on Georgia families and small businesses if anticipated demand does not materialize. The expansion plan, approved in December 2025, is projected to cost $15.6 billion and will primarily support data centers. Georgia Power claims the expansion will ultimately lower rates for residential customers.
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