Georgia regulators have approved a plan allowing Georgia Power to move forward with nearly 10 gigawatts of new power generation and storage, marking one of the largest capacity expansions in the U.S. as utilities scramble to meet rising electricity demand tied to data centers and artificial intelligence.

The Georgia Public Service Commission voted 5–0 on Friday to authorize Georgia Power to procure about 9,900 megawatts of new resources, following months of review of the utility’s long-term planning request. The approval clears the company to pursue a mix of natural gas generation, battery storage, solar paired with storage, and power purchase agreements over the coming years.

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> Georgia regulators have approved a plan allowing Georgia Power to move forward with nearly 10 gigawatts of new power generation and storage, marking one of the largest capacity expansions in the U.S. as utilities scramble to meet rising electricity demand tied to data centers and artificial intelligence.
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> The Georgia Public Service Commission voted 5–0 on Friday to authorize Georgia Power to procure about 9,900 megawatts of new resources, following months of review of the utility’s long-term planning request. The approval clears the company to pursue a mix of natural gas generation, battery storage, solar paired with storage, and power purchase agreements over the coming years.