Georgia Public Service Commission Newsroom

Detected March 17th, 2026

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The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has updated its newsroom, providing access to media advisories, newsletters, and other official announcements. This update serves as a central point for information regarding the PSC's regulatory activities in energy and telecommunications within Georgia.

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The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has updated its website's newsroom section, which includes media advisories and other news-related content. This update provides a centralized location for the public and stakeholders to access official communications from the PSC regarding its regulatory functions.

This change is primarily informational, offering access to existing and future announcements. Regulated entities and interested parties should periodically check the newsroom for updates on commission decisions, rulemakings, and other relevant information pertaining to the energy and telecommunications sectors in Georgia. No immediate compliance actions are required as a result of this website update.

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1/8/2026

Bubba McDonald Named PSC Vice Chairman

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.

12/19/2025

Georgia PSC Commissioners Approve Agreement for New Power Infrastructure

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

10/16/2025

Georgia PSC to Release $5 million for Energy Assistance to Customers of Atlanta Gas Light

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.

7/15/2025

Commissioners Approve 2025 IRP

July 15, 2025 – (ATLANTA) The Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved an agreement with Georgia Power to produce at least 6,000 new megawatts of energy between 2029 and 2031. If Georgia Power shows the need, the PSC can allow an additional 2,500 MW of new energy for a total of 8,500 MW in that time period.

The agreement finalizes the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan, a long-range power production plan that is updated by the PSC every three years. Throughout the 2025 IRP hearings, Georgia Power and the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff disagreed over the amount of new energy large load customers were expected to consume over the next several years – although both sides did agree it would be significant.

In the end, the Commissioners approved an agreement that sets new production with a 6,000 MW minimum and 8,500 MW maximum, to be based on proven need. Georgia Power will continue to file quarterly Large Load Economic Development Reports and both parties will continue to review and update the methodology for estimating data center load growth.

“As data center construction continues in Georgia, this IRP puts us in a safe and secure spot to meet that energy need,” said PSC Chairman Jason Shaw. “This long-term plan continues to strike a balance between reliability and affordability.”

7/1/2025

Commissioners Approve Three-Year Rate Freeze for Georgia Power

July 1, 2025 – (ATLANTA) Following more than seven hours of testimony during a public hearing last week, the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a three-year freeze for Georgia Power base rates.

In May, at the urging of the five Commissioners, the Georgia Public Service Commission Public Interest Advocacy Staff and Georgia Power came to an agreement stating that Georgia Power will not file an expected 2025 Rate Case. Instead, the company will freeze base rates at the current level for at least three years.

“I am so glad we are able to offer rate stability to Georgia Power customers,” said PSC Chairman Jason Shaw. “Customers have seen unprecedented inflation in the energy sector across the U.S. My fellow Commissioners and I urged staff and Georgia Power to come to some agreement where base rates would not increase. This is nothing but good news for Georgia Power ratepayers.”

Archive: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 News Releases were merged with Media Advisories. See the News Release Archive: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998