Electricity costs expected to hit record this summer, new analysis finds

A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.

• Jun 16

Smyrna halts utility late fees in June amid World Cup mail delays

Smyrna suspends late fees on utility bills this June as FIFA World Cup traffic slows postal deliveries, aiming to ease burdens on residents.

• Jun 16

Georgia Power customers to see savings after PSC vote on new rate plan

The Georgia Public Service Commission this week approved a plan expected to reduce utility bills for Georgia Power customers by a few dollars a month.

• May 29

Data centers could spur a utility spending spree. Here's the impact.

A majority of investor-owned utilities surveyed by PowerLines said data centers are a top driver of capital spending.

• Apr 14

Millions of Americans face higher utility bills after rate hike approvals

Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.

• Feb 4

Georgia Power critic cleared of trade secrets charges

A frequent critic of Georgia Power who was arrested in October for allegedly taking a notebook labeled "Georgia Power Trade Secrets" will not be prosecuted.

• Jan 27

Alicia Johnson to become first Black woman elected to Georgia PSC

Dr. Alicia Johnson made history during her ceremonial swearing-in this week, becoming the first Black woman and first Democratic woman elected to the Georgia Public Service Commission.

• Dec 29, 2025

Georgia Leader slams PSC vote as "welfare for Big Tech billionaires"

The commission voted along party lines to approve the agreement, replacing earlier estimates that had warned of possible bill increases following an updated staff analysis.

• Dec 23, 2025

Georgia regulators approve huge electric generation increase

Georgia's only private electric utility will spend more than $16 billion to boost its power capacity by 50%.

• Dec 21, 2025

Georgia Power installs high-efficiency natural gas turbines at Plant Yates

Utility leaders say new state-of-the-art turbines at one of Georgia's oldest power plants could lower fuel costs for customers while bringing hundreds of construction jobs - and potentially thousands more statewide.

• Dec 18, 2025

Georgians feeling holiday power bill pains, but relief may be on the way

Since January, the average family in Georgia has been paying 13% more for electricity, and that pain can be felt more during the holidays.

• Dec 8, 2025

Race for Georgia Public Service Commission gets in the spotlight

What normally is a quiet race for Georgia PSC has become a high-profile fight between Republicans and Democrats.

• Oct 21, 2025