Georgia regulators weigh electricity price hike, EV charging

In this May 6, 2009 file photo, Watt-hour meters track electricity used by residents in St. Marys, Pa. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Georgia’s utility regulators are considering a steep rate hike for Georgia Power customers, while also weighing the future of rooftop solar power and electric vehicle charging programs in the state.

Georgia Power is asking to raise rates by 12% over the next three years, starting with a hike in January that would amount to about $14 a month for a typical residential customer. The utility says it needs the money to improve its grid and to increase profits for shareholders.