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Georgia Power steadfast as decision nears in $2.9B rate case
Plant Bowen, commonly known as Bowen Steam Plant, a Coal power station, is seen on Dec. 14, 2020, in Euharlee, Ga. Regulators are scheduled on Dec. 20, 2022, to decide the company's request for a 12% rate increase worth $2.9 billion over three years.
Plant Bowen, commonly known as Bowen Steam Plant, a Coal power station, is seen on Dec. 14, 2020, in Euharlee, Ga. Georgia's five-member elected Public Service Commission voted Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to let Georgia Power raise rates by about 12% in June to collect an additional $6.6 billion for rising fuel costs. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, file) - photo by Associated Press
ATLANTA — Georgia Power Co.'s message to regulators Tuesday was clear: Despite attacks that its proposed 12% rate hike is padded with profit, unneeded spending and consumer harm, the utility still wants $2.9 billion more over the next three years.
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