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People’s Power Union
Be part of the change that ensures affordable, clean energy for all Georgians. Together, we can shape a brighter future.
About the PPU
Empowering Georgia’s Energy Future
The People’s Power Union is dedicated to transforming Georgia’s energy landscape by advocating for lower energy costs and promoting safe, clean energy solutions. Our mission is to unite voices across the state to demand a system that prioritizes the needs of the people. By collaborating with communities and stakeholders, we aim to propose innovative alternatives to Georgia Power’s long-term plans, ensuring a sustainable and equitable energy future for all.
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PSC Fact Sheets & Reports
Fact sheets, reports and updates on the Public Service Commission and what its decisions mean for your power bill.
Who Gets the Savings? Georgia’s Leased LED Street Lights
Georgia's local governments pay Georgia Power about $75 million a year to rent their street lights. LEDs need less upkeep, but no filing shows whether the savings reached the local governments paying the bill.
Read MoreWho Pays When Georgia’s Biggest Power Users Drive Up Costs?
Georgia Power has proposed one fix. The public record shows seven more cost categories it does not touch. Georgia is using more electricity as…
Read MoreThe People’s Survey Report
Two surveys of Georgia residents identify recurring concerns about household energy affordability and substantial interest in programs that could reduce energy costs.
Read MoreWho Pays for the Power? Georgia Families — or the World’s Biggest Companies?
When a giant new customer drives up Georgia Power's fuel costs, who pays the bill, that customer or you? The Georgia Public Service Commission is deciding that question now, in Docket 57171.
Read MoreFact Sheet: Keeping Utility Lobbying Out of Georgia Power Bills
Why customers shouldn't pay for utility lobbying, political influence, or corporate advertising.
Read MoreUtilities Ask. The PSC Decides. Customers Pay.
Learn how the Public Service Commission shapes Georgia's energy bills.
Read MoreWhat Happened in the PSC Fuel Cost Vote — and Why It Matters for Georgia Customers
A breakdown of the PSC's fuel cost decision and what it means for Georgia Power customers.
Read MoreThe PSC Approved a Deal on Storm Costs and Fuel Charges. Here’s What It Means for Your Bill.
On May 28, the Georgia Public Service Commission voted to approve a settlement that lowers what Georgia Power can charge customers for fuel costs…
Read MoreGeorgia Power Forced to Agree to Data Center Cost Investigation
New stipulation forces review of large-load customer billing practices after hearings exposed major gaps in consumer protections (Atlanta, Georgia) - Hours before a second…
Read MoreGeorgia Families Deserve Transparency Before Paying More for Storm Costs
Georgia families should not be asked to pay more on their power bills without clear answers, strong oversight, and real accountability. Georgia Power and…
Read MoreFrom High Bills to Energy Democracy: How the People’s Power Plan Moves Georgia Forward
Download the 2025 People’s Power Plan (PDF) Georgia families are facing an energy affordability crisis. Since 2023, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved…
Read MoreConsumer Union releases “PEOPLE’S POWER PLAN” — A ROADMAP TO LOWER BILLS AND PROTECT GEORGIA FAMILIES
Policy Platform Draws New Lines in Public Debate around the Energy Affordability Crisis (Atlanta, Georgia) – Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund (GCVEF) and the…
Read MoreWhy This Year’s Elections for the Public Service Commission Matter So Much
This year’s elections for the Public Service Commission (PSC), a little-known board of five people who regulate our utilities and railroads, are incredibly important…
Read MoreRecap: Week One of Integrated Resource Planning Hearings at the Public Service Commission
The first week of hearings for the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan started with a bang at the Georgia Public Service Commission. Every three years,…
Read MoreRatepayers First: The Economic Case Against Nuclear’s Data Center Dreams
COMMENTARY by Patty Durant As an energy professional in Georgia with a front row seat to the construction of Plant Vogtle, I found the…
Read MoreGEORGIA CONSUMER GROUPS SUE STATE OVER ILLEGAL TERM EXTENSIONS FOR UTILITY REGULATORS, WHO THEN APPROVED HIGHEST-EVER ELECTRIC BILL INCREASES
Attorneys: Georgia Violated State Constitution with HB-1312, Which Unilaterally Blocked Public Service Commissioner Elections and Allowed Sitting Members to Rubberstamp Controversial Utility Bill Hikes,…
Read MoreREPORT: NEW NUCLEAR REACTORS TO COST GEORGIA RATEPAYERS EXTRA $420 ANNUALLY, ON AVERAGE
Most Expensive Electricity on Earth: $20/month Bill Increases Coming After Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Begin Commercial Operation, 7 Years Late and $21 Billion…
Read MorePlaintiffs Appeal to US Supreme Court After Canceled PSC Election
[Atlanta, Georgia - April 30, 2024] — This week, plaintiffs Brionté McCorkle, Wanda Mosely, James Woodall, and Richard Rose appeal their case to the…
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