By: Abraham Kenmore The voices debating when and how much of Plant Vogtle’s Units 3 and 4 expansion costs can be passed along to consumers in the form of electric bills include more than just the Georgia Public Service Commission and Georgia...
More infoMore delays and higher costs for Vogtle nuclear reactors, consumer groups say no surprise
by: JoAnn Merrigan SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Georgia Power announced Thursday ‘a revised schedule and cost forecast’ for the Vogtle 3 and 4 nuclear expansion project. In other words, the construction of the new reactors is delayed again and there are...
More infoGeorgia Power Says Nuclear Project Will Likely Miss November Deadline
By Molly Samuel – WABE Georgia Power and Southern Company say a delay is likely on the Plant Vogtle nuclear power expansion near Augusta. The delay would mean lower profits from the project for shareholders and more expenses for the companies...
More infoGeorgians Unlikely to See Six-Figure Utility Bills, But Freak Weather Could Still Bring Surprises
Jim Burress – WABE (Listen Now) Horror stories keep coming in, of Texas residents lucky enough to keep power during last week’s freak storm, who are now getting five-figure bills. It largely has to do with that state’s unregulated energy market, a...
More infoGeorgia Power pushing some customers into new rates; groups concerned
By Matt Kempner – AJC For thousands of Georgia Power customers, it could get more difficult this year to predict how much they’ll have to pay monthly. And their electric bills could rise. At least that’s the warning from several consumer and...
More infoGeorgia Power rate plan concerns critics
By Matt Kempner – Atlanta Journal-Constitution For thousands of Georgia Power customers, it could get more difficult next year to predict how much they’ll have to pay monthly. And their electric bills could rise. At least that’s the warning from...
More infoGeorgia Power’s new rate program may raise prices for some residential customers
By David Pendered – Saporta Report Paycheck-to-paycheck workers may be especially vulnerable to higher-than-standard power bills after a new rate program for Georgia Power takes effect Jan. 1, 2021, according to the consumer advocacy group Georgia...
More infoMillions of Americans risk losing power and water as massive, unpaid utility bills pile up
By Tony Romm – Washington Post This Tuesday marked 67 days of darkness for Kenneth Parson. He fell behind on his utility bills in the spring — and his lights went off, and stayed off, starting at the end of July. No power meant no refrigerator, so...
More infoCOVID-19 Stakeholder Interview: Liz Coyle, Georgia Watch
In a COVID-19 Stakeholder Interview, Liz Coyle discusses the numerous challenges consumers are facing in Georgia during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rising bills, unemployment and utility disconnections. Coyle provides suggestions about how electricity...
More infoGeorgia Power offers new Pay by Day program; reaction from statewide consumer group
By JoAnn Merrigan – WSAV SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – If you are looking for a new payment option for your electricity bill, Georgia Power has a new program called Pay by Day. You pay a flat fee per day and it’s prepaid. Customers set up an account...
More infoPlant Vogtle opponents seeking faster review of cost to customers
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service – The Griffin Daily News ATLANTA — Georgia energy regulators are expected to vote this week to verify and approve $674 million Georgia Power Co. spent on the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion...
More infoAdvocating for Energy Equity at EMCs
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Georgians now face high unemployment rates and increased financial insecurity as bills mount with little relief in sight. Energy bills lay among the pile of bills facing cash-strapped Georgians right now. Every year...
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