Georgia’s PSC elections have become a referendum on energy prices
Georgia's Public Service Commission elections are increasingly viewed as a referendum on energy prices and policies. Recent Democratic victories have shifted the balance of power, potentially leading to more scrutiny of Georgia Power and a push for renewable energy. The upcoming elections will be crucial in determining the future direction of energy policy in the state.
- ▪Georgia is one of only ten states that elects its utility commission, which influences electricity prices and production methods.
- ▪Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson won recent elections, making it harder for Georgia Power to have its decisions approved without scrutiny.
- ▪The upcoming elections could lead to a Democratic majority on the commission, impacting renewable energy initiatives in Georgia.
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Emily Jones Regional Reporter, Georgia Published May 21, 2026 Topic Climate + Energy Share/Republish Copy Link Republish Copy Link Email SMS X Facebook Republish Reddit LinkedIn Bluesky This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. Georgia is one of only ten states that elects its utility commission — the board that has final say over how much millions of Georgians pay for electricity. The state’s public service commission, or PSC, also has substantial say over how that electricity is made and, because fossil fuel power plants are a leading producer of the greenhouse gases, the PSC’s decisions directly influence Georgia’s climate future. From 2006 until last year, all five members of the PSC were Republicans.
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