Utility regulators on Tuesday approved a plan for Georgia Power Co. to freeze base power rates through the end of 2028, although opponents argue that customers could face risks later if costs to serve new computer data centers pile up.

Georgia Power has proposed a temporary rate freeze, which is set to be voted on on July 1, and a long-term energy plan that includes a mix of resources, including solar, to meet an increase in demand,

The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a plan on July 1, 2025, to keep Georgia Power base rates “stable and predictable through at least the end of 2028,” according to a press release from Georgia Power.