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Georgia Power is seeking to make more electricity, mostly from nonrenewable fossil fuels. The utility company told state regulators in a filing Friday it needs the added power to meet the demands of new businesses.
“Many businesses coming to the state are bringing large electrical demands at both a record scale and velocity,” said Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene in a statement. “This [Integrated Resource Plan] Update outlines how Georgia Power can best continue supporting that historic growth while continuing to provide our customers with the clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy they expect and deserve.”
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