In a new plan filed with Georgia regulators, Georgia Power said it wants to extend the life of several coal and gas plants, while also adding more renewables to its system.

Georgia’s largest electric provider is going back on its promise to close coal plants across the state in the face of rising demand for energy, especially from large projects like data centers.

Georgia Power filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Georgia Public Service Commission this morning. An IRP is filed as part of an electric utility’s resource planning process,

Georgia Power could start charging data center operators more for power under a new rule approved by state utility regulators.

Georgia Power's 2025 integrated resource plan proposes a major increase in energy demand, with a focus on fossil fuels and a smaller role for renewables, despite previous commitments to transition to cleaner energy sources.