Public Service Commission

Information on Data Centers

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.

PSC Rule Preventing Electricity Disconnects During Heat Emergencies

The Georgia Public Service Commission has a rule that prevents Georgia Power from cutting off your electricity during periods of high heat.

For more information, please follow this link.

Public Hearings and Public Comments

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.

Utility Assistance Programs

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.

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