Georgia Power Doubles Down On $2.2 Billion Rate Hike Request

Georgia Power made a presentation before state regulators Monday, reiterating its argument for increasing power rates for customers.

The company doubled down on an original request for about $2.2 billion more over three years, or roughly $10 more per typical residential customer per month after some pushback on the proposal from advocates, regulators’ staff and other interested parties.

At issue was the tension between ratepayers who testified about their concerns over having to pay more on their bills every month and the utility, which said it needs more money to cover increasing costs.