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.”
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.
December 19, 2025 – (ATLANTA) The Georgia Public Service Commission on Friday voted unanimously (5-0) to approve a stipulated agreement that will allow Georgia Power to produce 9,885 megawatts of new energy. Most of this new energy will serve new large customers such as data centers. Adhering to the Commissioners’ dedication to protect existing ratepayers from the costs of providing energy to new data centers, the stipulated agreement insures that serving those new customers will not raise the rates for current Georgia Power customers.
The PSC does not approve data center construction, location or operation. Instead, its jurisdiction pertains to the regulation of Georgia Power as the utility supplies energy to new and existing customers.
The approved agreement protects existing ratepayers from increased rates even if the data center projections do not come to fruition. Link to the agreement: https://psc.ga.gov/facts-advanced-search/document/?documentId=224772
