This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.
Georgia’s largest electric provider is going back on its promise to close coal plants across the state in the face of rising demand for energy, especially from large projects like data centers. Georgia Power’s latest integrated resource plan, or IRP, filed Friday, also includes upgrades to existing nuclear power plants, added renewable energy and improvements to the overall power grid.
“At Georgia Power, our vision extends far beyond today — we plan for tomorrow, the next ten years and decades to come,” said CEO Kim Greene in a statement. “The 2025 IRP provides a comprehensive plan to support Georgia’s continued economic growth and serve Georgians with clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy well into the future.”
Read this story for free
To continue reading, sign up for our newsletters and get unlimited access to WABE.org
We won't share your information with outside organizations Why am I seeing this?
