August 25, 2026 – (ATLANTA) The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold its Administrative Session as well as a special public forum in Savannah on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
At the public forum, Georgians will have the opportunity to address the Commission with any comments or concerns. Each participant will be limited to three minutes so everyone who wants to speak will have the chance.
The Administrative Session and forum will be simulcast in the Atlanta hearing room for anyone who would like to watch in the Commission’s usual venue. Those viewing from Atlanta will not be able to participate in the forum. Like all meetings of the PSC, the session and forum will be live streamed on the Commission’s YouTube page.
July 1, 2026 – (ATLANTA) A quick walk outside in this week’s sweltering heat leaves no doubt – summer has arrived.
When the National Weather Service Issues heat advisories, Georgia Public Service Commission rules regarding disconnections of service kick in.
Per PSC Rule 515-3-2-.04 (02), “Seasonal Restrictions,” Georgia Power cannot disconnect electric service to a residential customer for non-payment if: “Prior to 8:00 A.M. on the date of the scheduled disconnection, a National Weather Service Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning is in effect, or is forecast to be in effect by the National Weather Service, for the county in which the meter scheduled for disconnection is located.”
May 28, 2026 – (ATLANTA) – In a deal that will save ratepayers more than three times what was previously expected, the Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved a stipulated agreement Thursday on Georgia Power’s fuel recovery and storm damage recovery cases.
Early last year, the Commission placed a three-year rate freeze on Georgia Power. The only exceptions to the freeze were an outstanding fuel case and a case regarding storm damage recovery, mostly from Hurricane Helene.
In a deal reached earlier this month between Georgia Power and the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff, the utility agreed to cut $13 million from its fuel recovery estimates and agreed to several cost-cutting measures that – combined – reduced the average homeowner’s bill by $4.03 per month. This is significantly more savings than the $1.32 monthly bill reduction Georgia Power estimated when it first filed its fuel case and storm damage cases earlier this year. These numbers represent an estimate calculated by Georgia Power for homes using 1,000 kWh per month. Savings for ratepayers will vary significantly based on usage, billing plans, etc.
May 12, 2026 – (ATLANTA) – In a deal that would save ratepayers more than three times what was previously expected, the Georgia Public Service Commission’s Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff and Georgia Power have signed a stipulated agreement on the current fuel recovery and storm damage recovery cases.
The five elected Commissioners must still approve the plan. They can adopt the stipulation as the agreement stands, they can amend the stipulation, or they can reject the stipulation and make their own final determination on the cases.
When Georgia Power field its fuel case and storm damage case, it estimated the average ratepayer would see a monthly bill reduction of $1.32. If Commissioners approve this new agreement, the average ratepayer would save $4.03 monthly. This number is an estimate for homes using 1,000 kWh per month. Savings for ratepayers will vary significantly based on usage, billing plans, etc.
April 13, 2026 – (ATLANTA) – A final order was filed Tuesday to ensure TSA agents who are living in Georgia will not have their utility service cut off for nonpayment and will not pay late fees for missed utility bills until the partial government shutdown ends.
Commissioner Tricia Pridemore made the motion regarding Georgia TSA’s utility service at the Public Service Commission’s administrative session on April 7. Her motion was approved unanimously.
According to the order (attached) TSA agents must verify their employment with the TSA. Their past-due balances must be paid within 30 days after the shutdown ends and TSA agents’ back pay is restored. Although many agents received a paycheck Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has cautioned TSA agents that future pay remains in limbo as the partial government shutdown continues.
“Georgia is home to the world’s busiest airport and many regional airports where TSA agents work to keep us safe,” Pridemore said. “During the partial shutdown, many TSA agents are taking up second jobs driving Ubers and utilizing other gig-economy jobs just to make rent or mortgages and to put food on the table. I’m hoping this order will give them one less thing to worry about.”
