ATLANTA — Georgia Power Co. and regulatory staff reached an agreement Wednesday that would give the company a nearly $1.8 billion rate increase over three years — if Georgia's five elected public service commissioners approve.
Georgia Power deal sets $1.8B rate increase over 3 years
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![Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Bowen releases steam as it generates electricity from burning coal on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Euharlee, Ga. The electric utility and regulatory staff agreed to a deal on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 to raise rates by $1.8 billion o](https://statesboroherald.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/images/2022/12/20/images/ga_power.max-752x423.jpg)
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