ATLANTA Georgia Power Co. got the go-ahead last week to build and buy more electrical generation from the Georgia Public Service Commission, despite questions from environmentalists about the demand forecast driving the move and who say it s unwise to let the company burn more fossil fuels.
Georgia Power Co. is still seeking a $2.9 billion rate increase over the next three years despite attacks that the utility wants too much. The state s five elected public service
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Power Co.'s message to regulators Tuesday was clear: Despite attacks that its proposed 12% rate hike is padded with profit, unneeded spending and consumer harm, the utility still wants $2.9 billion more over the next three years.