Press Mention WABE December 19, 2022
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Commission approves Georgia Power rate hike
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Georgia's Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for Georgia Power in a 4-1 vote on December 20, 2022. The first rate hike takes effect January 1, 2023, with additional increases to follow over three years. Georgia Power CEO Chris Womack stated the plan balances the state's energy needs with customer affordability concerns.
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Commission approves Georgia Power rate hike
Emily Jones|WABE
December 20th, 2022
Georgia Power's rates will increase over the next three years under an agreement approved by the state's Public Service Commission Tuesday in a 4-1 vote. The first rate hike will hit January 1, 2023, but several more bill increases will follow.
In a statement, Georgia Power CEO Chris Womack applauded the plan for supporting the state's energy needs while "balancing affordability needs for customers."