Georgia Power Deal Offers $4.04 Monthly Savings and Free Energy Upgrades
SO•Georgia Power reached a stipulated agreement with Georgia PSC staff to lower base rates, delivering an expected $4.04 monthly savings for a typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh beginning in June, subject to commission approval. The utility also offers free EASE home energy upgrades and digital tools like My Power Usage and Threshold Alerts to help customers cut energy costs.
1. Stipulated Rate Reduction Agreement
Georgia Power and Georgia PSC staff negotiated a stipulated agreement expected to lower the base rate for residential customers. Pending formal commission approval later this month, a household using 1,000 kWh per month will see $4.04 in monthly savings, totaling nearly $50 annually from June onward.
2. Customer Energy Efficiency Programs
The utility is promoting free and low-cost energy-saving resources, including the EASE Program which provides LED bulbs, HVAC servicing and attic insulation to income-qualified homes. Digital tools like My Power Usage and Threshold Alerts allow customers to monitor hourly usage and set consumption alerts to avoid billing surprises during high-use periods.
3. Growth, Cost Spreading and Future Savings
An influx of large-load customers such as data centers has enabled Georgia Power to freeze base rates and spread fixed costs across a broader customer base. This growth underpins a commitment to deliver $102 in annual savings for the typical residential customer beginning in 2029.
