Georgia power rate change approved to address data center energy use
Officials say the amount of energy Georgia's booming data center industry needs is "staggering" and are hoping a new rule will help keep the cost away from normal ratepayers.
Georgia’s booming data center industry will likely pay more for power
A new rule from state regulators highlights the growing angst from politicians as data centers pop up all over Georgia.
Georgia House Speaker Creates Committee to Address Data Center Surge Amid Environmental and Economic Concerns
The Speaker’s decision is remarkable because it follows a veto last year by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp of a bill passed by both the Georgia House and Senate to suspend previously authorized new sales and use tax exemptions for data centers and to establish a special commission on data center energy planning.
Georgia PSC passes rule for data centers' power usage
Consumer advocates complain that the rapid growth of data centers is driving up electric rates for residences and businesses.
Georgia Public Service Commission approves new rule for data centers in effort to protect ratepayers from cost-shifting
The PSC approved a new rule that allows Georgia Power to charge new data centers in a manner that will protect ratepayers from cost shifting, according to a release.
Another 2.5 million sq ft data center campus proposed outside Atlanta, Georgia
Another large data center campus is being proposed outside Atlanta, Georgia. Via a Development of Regional Impact filing with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, TPA has filed to develop a data center campus known as the Newton County Technology Park.
Georgia Lawmakers to Debate Pros, Cons of Data Centers
Georgia lawmakers will debate data centers' impact on energy, water, and electric rates. Critics cite strain on resources and limited jobs, while supporters emphasize consumer demand and national security.
Georgia lawmakers promise resource study amid data center boom
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns this week announced plans to develop a plan to ensure the state has enough energy and water to support the ongoing economic development boom.
Georgia Public Service Commission approves new rule for data centers
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a new rule for data centers in an effort to protect Georgia Power ratepayers from cost-shifting, officials said.
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Nine-Building Data Center Campus Proposed North of Atlanta
The proposed complex, which came to light in a filing Thursday, would be worth an estimated $5 billion and would go in to ...
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Another data center planned in Rome, Georgia
A third data center development is being planned in the Rome area of Georgia. An unnamed developer, which already owns land ...
Atlanta developer pitches $5 billion data center in Newton County
The demand for these facilities continue to grow as digital reliance, use of generative AI and web services expand.