“We want to keep Georgia the best place to do business, but data centers will need to bear the cost of their electricity acquisition,” commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols added. Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald said data center power usage will ...

Officials say the amount of energy Georgia's booming data center industry needs is "staggering" and are hoping a new rule will help keep the cost away from normal ratepayers.

Georgia lawmakers will debate data centers' impact on energy, water, and electric rates. Critics cite strain on resources and limited jobs, while supporters emphasize consumer demand and national security.