Regulators approve temporary Georgia Power rate freeze

Two power plants emitting steam
Plant Bowen, commonly known as Bowen Steam Plant, is a Coal power station, operating, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Euharlee, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

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After six bill increases in the last three years, Georgia Power rates will now stay the same for the time being. 

Under a deal approved Tuesday by the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia Power’s rates will stay the same for the next three years, though the deal does not include some costs, which could still cause bills to increase next year.