GA PSC News Releases

2015 News Releases - Georgia Public Service Commission Actions

The Georgia Public Service Commission published its 2015 news release archive documenting regulatory actions including a 14% fuel rate reduction for Georgia Power customers ($5/month savings for average residential customer), a $250,000 civil penalty against Atlanta Gas Light Company for Eastside Pipeline deficiencies, natural gas line extensions for Gilmer County poultry farms, a solar facility groundbreaking at King's Bay Naval Submarine Base, Lifeline Awareness Week proclamation, and $5 million in low-income natural gas assistance grants over five years.

2016 Archive of Georgia PSC News Releases

The Georgia Public Service Commission published an archive of 2016 news releases documenting regulatory actions including approval of a $325 million cost reduction agreement for Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, election of Commissioner Stan Wise as 2017-2018 Chairman, Commissioner Tim Echols second-term swearing-in, approval of a 1 MW solar project in Troup County, and consumer advisories on winter natural gas pricing forecasts projecting 9-11% higher bills compared to winter 2015-2016.

2017 News Releases Archive Index

The Georgia Public Service Commission posted its 2017 news releases archive, indexing multiple regulatory announcements including the continued construction approval for Plant Vogtle nuclear units 3 and 4 with conditions reducing Georgia Power's revenue requirement by $1.7 billion, expansion of the Hearing Aid Distribution Program through a revised reimbursement structure, and verification of nuclear construction monitoring expenses. The archive covers various PSC activities spanning utility regulation, consumer programs, and administrative matters.

Archive of 2018 News Releases

The Georgia Public Service Commission published its 2018 news release archive containing 7 announcements covering utility regulation. Notable items include verification of $448 million in Georgia Power Plant Vogtle construction expenditures, Commissioner Doug Everett's retirement announcement effective December 31, 2018, and Commissioner Tricia Pridemore's election to a full six-year term. The archive also includes consumer advisories for winter heating preparation, Lifeline Awareness Week recognition, and National Dig Safely Day reminders.

Georgia PSC 2019 News Release Archive Listing

The Georgia Public Service Commission published an archive index of 2019 news releases covering utility regulation topics including Georgia Power Company Integrated Resource Plan hearings, Vogtle nuclear construction monitoring, Atlanta Gas Light Company rate case scheduling, and National Safe Digging Month awareness. The archive lists six news releases from January through May 2019.