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
October 16, 2025 – (ATLANTA) The Georgia Public Service Commission on Thursday moved forward on a plan to release $5 million from the state Universal Service Fund (USF) for natural gas customers in need of energy assistance this winter.
“Everyone understands that energy costs have been rising,” said Commission Vice Chairman Fitz Johnson, sponsor of the motion. “With the winter heating season approaching, it’s prudent to provide this funding to support low-income senior citizens and other gas customers in need of help with their bills.”
Since 2000, the Commission has approved $96.6 million in USF grants to assist low-income customers on Atlanta Gas Light’s system. This has ensured that these customers continue to receive natural gas service and keep their bills lower during the winter heating season.
The Commission will vote on Vice Chairman Johnson’s motion at the PSC’s Tuesday Administrative Hearing.
