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Some Georgia lawmakers want to revive an office to advocate for utility customers. The proposal comes as Georgia Power bills have increased repeatedly in the past year and utility regulator elections remain on hold.
Senate Bill 457, which passed the state Senate and is now in a House committee, would reinstate the Consumers’ Utility Counsel – a public advocate to represent the interests of customers on issues like electricity rates. The position existed until 2008, when it was eliminated during widespread budget cuts.
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