ATLANTA - Georgia Power plans to ask state regulators next week for permission to add nearly 10 gigawatts of energy to the grid — an amount more than enough to power the entire metro Atlanta viewing area.

The utility says it wants to prepare for potential demand from large data centers that could move into the state. Public advocates worry that could eventually mean higher bills for customers.

What we know:

Data centers would account for roughly 80 percent of the proposed new energy demand, according to the company. Georgia Power has already raised prices six times since 2022, though the Public Service Commission this summer approved a rate freeze through 2028.

What they're saying:

"The cost of living has gone just insane right now," said Georgia Power customer Harriet Reddan.

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