Timeline: The Georgia Public Service Commission’s key decisions  

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July 11th, 2024

A thick funnel emits steam into a blue sky at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia, a four-unit nuclear power plant.

Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia. Some Georgia companies and local governments say they’re not getting enough support from Georgia Power and the Public Service Commission to hit their clean energy targets. (Emily Jones/WABE)

This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy.  

The Georgia Public Service Commission, or PSC, votes on energy issues multiple times a year, making decisions for the state on everything from rate hikes and solar metering to Georgia Power bill increases and nuclear plant construction.

Here’s a timeline of the past 15 years of major events and elections so you have the information you need to understand what the PSC does and how it affects you. (Curious how to get in front of the PSC or submit written comments? We have a guide here.)

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