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Nov 22, 2021, 10:48 ET Save money, energy as you celebrate this Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving days away and many family and friends gathering together this year, Georgia Power is sharing simple tips and free tools to make...
Georgia Power offers customer tips for National Utility Scam Awareness Day (Nov. 17)

Nov 17, 2021, 11:40 ET Georgia Power offers customer tips for National Utility Scam Awareness Day (Nov. 17)

Today, Wednesday, November 17 is being marked by electric, water and natural gas utilities across the country as National Utility Scam Awareness Day. ...

Nov 08, 2021, 14:35 ET Georgia Power continues renewable energy expansion by seeking 1,000+ MW of new generation

Georgia Power is committed to maintaining a diverse, reliable generation mix while providing all customers with renewable energy options. With more...

Oct 21, 2021, 16:35 ET Georgia Power adjusts schedule for Vogtle units 3 & 4

Georgia Power today announced a revised schedule for the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project. The company currently projects a Unit 3 in-service...

Oct 18, 2021, 13:30 ET Georgia Power celebrates Careers in Energy Week

Georgia Power is joining electrical utilities across the country to highlight Careers in Energy Week, October 18-22. Careers in Energy Week is...

Oct 07, 2021, 15:40 ET Georgia Power to launch first battery energy storage system on state's transmission grid

Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to build, own, and operate a new battery energy storage system....

Oct 06, 2021, 14:40 ET Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day with savings tools, simple tips from Georgia Power this fall

Georgia Power invites customers to mark Energy Efficiency Day today, by taking advantage of simple tips and free tools to make small changes around...

Oct 04, 2021, 12:38 ET Georgia Power places focus on literacy during Georgia Pre-K Week

Georgia Power has partnered with the nonprofit organization Voices for Georgia's Children for the eighth consecutive year to celebrate Pre-K Week...

Sep 29, 2021, 14:34 ET Georgia Power highlights habitat conservation efforts for last week of Environmental Awareness Month

In honor of the fourth week of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its efforts around protecting and managing ...
Georgia Power's Make Ready Electric Transportation Program helps fund EV infrastructure for Georgia businesses

Sep 27, 2021, 13:19 ET Georgia Power's Make Ready Electric Transportation Program helps fund EV infrastructure for Georgia businesses

With an increase of clean-driving electric vehicles (EVs) on Georgia roads and with the state already being among the top 10 largest markets in the...

Sep 23, 2021, 14:30 ET Georgia Power focus on energy assistance programs leads to 82% increase in customers helped; resources still available to help customers impacted by summer heat

Georgia Power's Energy Assistance team remains a trusted voice in the community to help those most in need make their monthly bill payments. During...

Sep 22, 2021, 14:31 ET Georgia Power highlights waterway conservation efforts for third week of Environmental Awareness Month

In honor of the third week of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its efforts around improving and protecting ...

Sep 17, 2021, 15:33 ET Georgia Power's Ida storm teams home following safe, successful restoration

Georgia Power's storm teams, dispatched to help restore power through the Mutual Assistance Network after Hurricane Ida's devastating landfall in...

Sep 15, 2021, 13:56 ET Georgia Power highlights sensitive species conservation efforts for second week of Environmental Awareness Month

In honor of the second week of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its efforts around protecting sensitives...

Sep 14, 2021, 11:48 ET Georgia Power names Doug Jenkins Vice President of West Region

Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Doug Jenkins as vice president for the company's West Region, effective immediately. In this role, he...

Sep 13, 2021, 15:37 ET Georgia Power names Audrey King vice president of South Region

Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Audrey King as vice president for the company's South Region, effective immediately. In this role, she ...

Sep 08, 2021, 13:30 ET Georgia Power highlights conservation efforts for Environmental Awareness Month this September

In honor of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its conservation efforts around the state with special focus...

Sep 07, 2021, 13:56 ET Georgia Power named a Top U.S. Utility for Economic Development

For the 23rd consecutive year, Georgia Power has been named a "Top U.S. Utility for Economic Development" by Site Selection magazine. Of more than...

Sep 02, 2021, 14:39 ET Georgia Power invites Georgians to wind-down summer by safely enjoying its parks and lakes this Labor Day

Since the Labor Day holiday weekend is a popular time to spend the final days of summer outdoors, Georgia Power reminds visitors and customers of the ...

Sep 01, 2021, 15:03 ET Georgia Power encourages customers to take action during National Preparedness Month

As Georgia Power's storm team of more than 500 workers move from Mississippi to Louisiana to continue assisting with power restoration following...

Aug 30, 2021, 15:07 ET Georgia Power crews to assist Mississippi Power with Hurricane Ida storm restoration

As Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday along the Gulf Coast, Georgia Power is sending approximately 500 company personnel and contract teams to...

Aug 27, 2021, 11:30 ET Georgia Power provides energy assistance programs for customers as summer heat continues

With temperatures frequently exceeding 90 degrees across much of the state and the heat index near 100, Georgia Power is reminding customers that the ...

Aug 26, 2021, 11:40 ET Georgia Power drives state forward with sustainable, electrified transportation network

With an increase of clean-driving electric vehicles (EVs) on Georgia roads every day and the expanding development and production of EVs, batteries...

Aug 23, 2021, 16:37 ET Georgia Power names Aaron Abramovitz executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer

Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Aaron Abramovitz, Southern Nuclear vice president of business operations for Vogtle 3 & 4, as...

Aug 22, 2021, 14:07 ET Georgia Power crews move north to assist with Hurricane Henri recovery

As Hurricane Henri threatens the Northeast Coast, Georgia Power is responding to support affected utilities as part of the mutual assistance network. ...