Press Mention Data Center Dynamics April 16, 2024
SACE Quoted
Georgia Power increases power capacity by 1.4GW with fossil fuels to meet data center demand
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Georgia's Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power's plan to add 1.4GW of fossil fuel generation capacity to meet data center demand, despite opposition from clean energy advocates. Bryan Jacob of SACE warned that while fossil fuels may appear cheaper now, volatile gas prices will inevitably rise again, locking Georgia into fossil fuel dependence for decades.
may have lulled the staff and/or commission into a state of complacency. Rest assured, fossil gas prices are volatile and they will go up again.
Bryan Jacob
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