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Breaking down a Georgia Power bill
Here's a look at all the charges that make up a typical monthly electricity bill for many Georgia residents.
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Georgia’s coal ash cleanup controversies, explained
A primer on which agencies are responsible for coal ash monitoring, disposal, and cleanup — and what it costs Georgia Power customers.
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In Georgia, companies want to cut emissions. Utilities are holding them back.
With less than half of Georgia Power's electricity carbon-free, businesses and governments are scrambling to meet looming clean energy targets.
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Timeline: The Georgia Public Service Commission’s key decisions
A look at the state board’s most important moments in the last 15 years, from new nuclear reactors and gas plants to lawsuits and bill increases.
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After SCOTUS decision, Georgia will keep ‘problematic’ voting system for energy regulators
The state's Public Service Commissioners have stayed in office beyond their terms while a Voting Rights Act challenge moved through the courts.
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Georgia governor calls for even more nuclear power despite budget woes
State leaders celebrate new reactors with cake while residents watch power bills rise.
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Want to contact the Georgia Public Service Commission? Here’s how.
A guide to interacting with the board that controls energy policy in Georgia.
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Grist announces community reporting fellows for Georgia project
The four fellows will focus on creating journalism about energy policy for their communities.
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How should Georgia elect key utility regulators? US Supreme Court is asked to weigh in.
Elections for the state's Public Service Commission have been on hold for years.
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![A Black woman with short hair and sunglasses stands next to a white woman with short blonde hair and glasses. They both hold signs that say No Railroad in our community.]()
Rural Georgia community battles railroad trying to take their land
An officer with the Georgia Public Service Commission says a private company can take land from 18 property owners in Sparta.
