Georgia Public Service Commission

Vogtle Unit 4 enters commercial operation

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit, which can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses, will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for at least 60 to 80 years. Vogtle Unit 3 entered commercial operation on July 31, 2023 (read more). 

Key Points: 
  • Plant Vogtle now the largest generator of clean energy in U.S.
    ATLANTA, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia.
  • Vogtle Unit 3 entered commercial operation on July 31, 2023 ( read more ).
  • With all four units now in operation, Plant Vogtle is the largest generator of clean energy in the nation, expected to produce more than 30 million megawatt hours of electricity each year.
  • These new Vogtle units not only will support the economy within our communities now and in the future, they demonstrate our global nuclear leadership."

Georgia Power strengthens reliability for customers, marks high performance in 2023

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power continues to build the future of energy by making valuable investments in Georgia's energy grid to make it stronger and more resilient for customers. Over the past 10 years, the company has invested more than $10 billion in strengthening the power grid through programs and initiatives approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). Georgia Power continued this ongoing work on projects throughout Georgia communities in 2023 resulting in a strong year for reliability performance. 

Key Points: 
  • Georgia Power continued this ongoing work on projects throughout Georgia communities in 2023 resulting in a strong year for reliability performance.
  • High service reliability in 2023 was driven, in large part, by the continued installation of smart, automated devices throughout the power grid.
  • All this infrastructure works together to improve reliability through a stronger and more resilient power grid and helped deliver last year's high reliability.
  • Media can download b-roll of Georgia Power crews working on the power grid by clicking here.

Officials Break Ground on $21M Kinetic Project to Bring Fiber Broadband to 4,000 in Lee County

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The project to serve Lee County is Kinetic’s first venture in the county.

Key Points: 
  • The project to serve Lee County is Kinetic’s first venture in the county.
  • “What Kinetic is doing is helping Lee County immeasurably,” Georgia Public Service Commission Chairman Jason Shaw said at Wednesday’s event.
  • It will also place about 360 miles of fiber-optic cable to bring high-speed fiber internet to Lee County.
  • Kinetic’s Lee County fiber project is part of a $2 billion multiyear capital investment strategy by Kinetic to dramatically expand gigabit fiber service across the company’s 18-state footprint.

Pioneer Consulting Performs Due Diligence in Accelecom’s Acquisition of Georgia Public Web

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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HOBOKEN, N.J., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pioneer Consulting , the full-service submarine fiber optic telecommunications consulting and project management company, announces it provided technical advisory and due diligence services for Accelecom , a wholesale and business fiber provider based in Louisville, Kentucky, as part of its acquisition of regional fiber provider Georgia Public Web .

Key Points: 
  • HOBOKEN, N.J., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pioneer Consulting , the full-service submarine fiber optic telecommunications consulting and project management company, announces it provided technical advisory and due diligence services for Accelecom , a wholesale and business fiber provider based in Louisville, Kentucky, as part of its acquisition of regional fiber provider Georgia Public Web .
  • Pioneer Consulting provided the technical services as part of Accelecom’s analysis for the intended acquisition in two phases.
  • During phase two, Pioneer provided support including analysis of capacity agreements between parties, assessment of the value of these agreements, and a current market review.
  • Georgia Public Web will now do business as Accelecom Georgia.

Marlin Compression and Port Fuel Center Receive CNG Implementation Energy Matters Award

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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DOVER, Del., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation affiliate Marlin Compression and the Port Fuel Center received a CNG Implementation Energy Matters Award.

Key Points: 
  • DOVER, Del., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation affiliate Marlin Compression and the Port Fuel Center received a CNG Implementation Energy Matters Award.
  • The Marlin Compression CNG fueling station is located along the I-95 corridor near the Port of Savannah, within the Port Fuel Center.
  • For more information about the Port Fuel Center, visit: Port Wentworth, Georgia CNG Station - Marlin Compression .
  • Marlin Compression operates two CNG public fueling stations: one located at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Energy Lane operations center in Dover, Delaware, and a fuel station within the Port Fuel Center, near the Port of Savannah, Georgia.

Georgia Public Service Commission Partners with GreenCourt

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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CARROLLTON, Ga., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GovLink, a software-as-a-service product created by GreenCourt to serve government agencies, will replace the filing-by-email process the PSC created at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, GovLink will help PSC Commissioners and staff review filings more quickly.

Key Points: 
  • The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) and GreenCourt Legal Technologies (GreenCourt) announce a partnership to enhance and expand the PSC's electronic filing platform and internal operations.
  • "We greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with the Georgia Public Service Commission," said Jay Bland, GreenCourt's Chief Growth Officer.
  • GreenCourt Legal Technologies, LLC, headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia, leads digital transformation for state agencies, justice partners, private-sector professionals, and the general public.
  • The Georgia Public Service Commission has exclusive power to decide what are fair and reasonable rates for services under its jurisdiction.

Atlanta Gas Light announces roof placement for second LNG storage facility tank in Ball Ground, Ga.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Gas Light today announced the placement of its second LNG storage facility rooftop August 2 at its liquified natural gas (LNG) facility in Cherokee County. Weighing 444 tons, or as much as 11 humpback whales, the domed roof is approximately 200 feet in diameter and 36 feet in height. The air raise of the roof took approximately 4 hours to complete. Construction of the inner LNG containment shell within the outer wall will begin in the coming months. Once complete, the new LNG tank will store an additional 2 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas onsite to meet Atlanta Gas Light natural gas supply needs.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta Gas Light today announced the placement of its second LNG storage facility rooftop August 2 at its liquified natural gas (LNG) facility in Cherokee County.
  • Once complete, the new LNG tank will store an additional 2 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas onsite to meet Atlanta Gas Light natural gas supply needs.
  • "Placement of the LNG storage tank roof is a major milestone for the project, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our team as we transition this facility closer to operation," says Atlanta Gas Light President and CEO Pedro Cherry.
  • Atlanta Gas Light is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO).

Georgia Power's transformational plan for state's energy future approved, helps ensure company will continue to meet needs of customers and state

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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ATLANTA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Georgia Power's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how Georgia Power will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.

Key Points: 
  • The approval of our latest Integrated Resource Plan helps us do just that," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.
  • The approved 2022 IRP also includes a robust Demand Side Management Plan, which helps customers conserve energy and save on their energy bills year-round.
  • To learn more about how Georgia Power is meeting the needs of customers through a diverse, balanced energy portfolio, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/IRP .
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D.

Georgia Public Service Commission Recognizes Shaw Industries with Energy Matters Award in the "Best Sustainability by a Manufacturing Company" category

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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DALTON, Ga., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, July 7, Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols presented Shaw Industries (Shaw) with an Energy Matters Award in the "Best Sustainability by a Manufacturing Company" category.

Key Points: 
  • On Thursday, July 7, Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols presented flooring manufacturer Shaw Industries with an Energy Matters Award in the "Best Sustainability by a Manufacturing Company" category.
  • DALTON, Ga., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, July 7, Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols presented Shaw Industries (Shaw) with an Energy Matters Award in the "Best Sustainability by a Manufacturing Company" category.
  • Shaw is being recognized for its long-standing commitment to sustainability including recycling carpet and using recycled content (carpet, plastic bottles and more) in its manufacturing processes.
  • Each guest is interviewed for the Energy Matters Radio show on Cox Media as well as receiving a framed Georgia print provided by YKK.

Georgia Power requests funding to support essential, critical investments in electric grid reliability, cleaner and more economical energy resources and better customer experience

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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ATLANTA, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today filed a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) that would enable the company to continue making investments in strengthening and further securing the electric grid, transforming its power generation to include cleaner and more economical energy resources and continue improving the customer experience. 

Key Points: 
  • Enhancing operations and improving customer experience through investments in technology that will help enable Georgia Power to continue delivering exceptional service to customers while meeting their evolving energy needs.
  • Georgia Power is continuously investing in the power grid to make it smarter and more reliable, and today's filing looks to continue those efforts.
  • To support the transition, Georgia Power will continue serving customers with a diverse, balanced generation fleet of reliable, resilient and economical resources, which includes adding cost-effective renewable resources.
  • * REC Disclaimer: Georgia Power purchases only the null energy output from some renewable generating facilities that have contracted to sell that energy to Georgia Power.