Georgia residents concerned about the recent growth of data centers and what that could mean for their electricity bills should take note of the leadership the Georgia Public Service Commissioners passed in Docket #44280, Documents #222325 and #221165 in 2024 and 2025. These rules as passed by the PSC Commissioners ensure that residents, small businesses, and other electricity customers will see NO increases on their power bills due to data centers. Also note, in July 2025, the PSC Commissioners instituted a Georgia Power rate freeze through the end of 2028. The Georgia Public Service Commission will continue to enact measures to protect Georgia Power electricity customers from data center related costs.
For more information on the PSC and data centers, please see our Data Center Fact Sheet.
This information will be updated periodically.
All Public Service Commission hearings and meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person at our hearing room – Room 110, 244 Washington Street, Atlanta, GA 30334. Commission hearings and meetings also can be viewed live via the Commission’s YouTube channel.
Public Comments are heard during the first hour of each hearing day and the last 15 minutes of Committee Meetings. Sign-up sheets are provided and speakers are called first come, first served. Relevant comments and feedback on any issue also can be provided through our electronic portal.
All public comments must conform to these guidelines.
Electric, gas and telephone utilities serve millions of customers in Georgia, but there are many customers who can't afford gas, electricity or basic phone service without the help of payment assistance programs. Many electric, gas, and telephone utility companies offer payment plans to their customers who qualify. They may allow deferred payment for those who cannot pay their whole bill or delay disconnection for customers trying to pay their bills. Many civic groups, charitable organizations, and churches in local communities provide payment assistance to low income customers. For more information, contact your gas, electric, or telephone service provider.
The spread of COVID-19 taught Georgia and the United States to use innovative ways of keeping our workforces and workplaces healthy. To assist in that effort the Georgia Public Service Commission utilized Alternative Electronic Filing Procedures. As the state and country move toward post-COVID life, the PSC will continue to utilize the procedures outlined below for the convenience of everyone who utilizes our services.
Sallie Tanner
Executive Secretary
Georgia Public Service Commission
The mission of the Georgia Public Service Commission is to exercise its authority and influence to ensure that consumers receive safe, reliable and reasonably priced telecommunications, electric and natural gas services from financially viable and technically competent companies.
January 8, 2026 – (ATLANTA) The Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission has named Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald Jr. to serve as Vice Chairman.
“I’ve served on the Commission for several years,” McDonald said. “I hope my experience will help ensure this body is able to perform this important work for Georgia’s citizens.”
Chairman Jason Shaw said his choice for Vice Chairman reflects not only Commissioner McDonald’s deep knowledge of the energy industry but his experience as a leader.
“Bubba has been a businessman, a legislator, a civic leader and even a fire chief,” Shaw said. “He has served on the Commission since 1998, far longer than any other Commissioner. He has dedicated his life to public service and I’m glad we can benefit from his experience.”
After serving six years in the Georgia Air National Guard and graduating from the University of Georgia with a business degree, McDonald was elected to the Jackson County Commission. He later served 20 years in the Georgia General Assembly before Governor Zell Miller appointed him to the Public Service Commission in 1998.
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