Georgians Unlikely to See Six-Figure Utility Bills, But Freak Weather Could Still Bring Surprises

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 grid isolated from the rest of the U.S. Now, Georgians are asking if a similar spike in energy costs could happen here?

Short answer? No, according to experts WABE’s “All Things Considered” host Jim Burress spoke with on the issue.