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Press Mention The Atlanta Journal-Constitution February 17, 2026

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Georgia regulators won't revisit approval of new power plants for data centers

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Georgia's Public Service Commission rejected a petition for reconsideration of its approval of Georgia Power's massive data center power plant expansion, which includes nearly 10,000 megawatts of new gas-burning plants, battery storage, and solar capacity. The petition was filed by environmental groups including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Sierra Club, and Southern Environmental Law Center, who argued the expansion was not proven to be in the public interest. The commission voted along party lines, with Republicans denying the motion while Democrats voted in favor of reconsideration.

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