Press Mention WABE February 29, 2024
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Georgia Power's request for more electricity comes under fire
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Georgia Power's request to generate and purchase more electricity to meet surging demand from data centers faces scrutiny from energy regulators, experts, and advocates. The utility's plan relies heavily on fossil fuels including new gas and oil turbines, but critics including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy propose alternatives such as upgraded transmission lines and distributed solar and battery storage. The proceedings highlight tensions between economic development incentives for data centers and the state's energy and climate goals.
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