Savannah resident Evelyn Jackson told Georgia utility regulators Tuesday that being a retiree on a fixed income means making more sacrifices in order to cover the rising costs to keep her home’s lights on.
Jackson was among a host of Georgia Power ratepayers who urged the Georgia Public Service Commission to stem the tide of power bill rate hikes as commissioners are set to vote May 16 on a fuel rate case that could have the average household spending $16 more on monthly utilities over a three-year period beginning in June.
The 76-year-old Jackson said Tuesday that it’s unfortunate that the proposed rate increase comes right as summer begins, putting older people at more risk of not being able to afford to keep their air conditioning running.
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