Georgia Power Seeks $15B to Expand Energy Production, Citing Soaring 

#wqeb973newz | Atlanta,GA – 🚨 Power Surge Ahead: Georgia Power is asking state regulators for permission to spend $15 billion to expand energy production across Georgia ⚡. The utility says the move is needed to meet skyrocketing energy demand driven by data centers — which make up about 80% of future power needs.

But the plan is sparking pushback from some residents and environmental advocates worried about rising costs and the environmental impact of increased natural gas use. 🏭💰

Georgia Power insists data centers will foot the bill, not regular customers, and says the expansion will also include more solar power and battery storage. The Georgia Public Service Commission will make a final decision on the proposal in December.

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