"Critics claim the state’s utility regulator is too passive. Two Democratic challengers say they’ll change that — and push for more cheap, clean energy."
"The race for two seats on the obscure board that regulates Georgia’s utilities is drawing national attention — and could have major implications both for electricity affordability and one of the biggest planned fossil-fuel buildouts in the nation.
Next Tuesday, Georgia voters will choose whether to keep the state’s five-person Public Service Commission as it is, or elevate two outsiders to shake up the status quo.
Historically, PSC races have drawn a very small number of voters, but turnout in Georgia may be higher than usual this year. For one, legal issues have postponed the state’s PSC elections since 2022. The bigger driver, however, could be an issue that is rising in political salience around the country: Electricity is getting way too expensive. That’s particularly true for the 2.8 million customers of the state’s major utility, Georgia Power, for whom costs have ballooned in recent years.
“Utility bills in Georgia are literally on the ballot,” said Charles Hua, executive director of consumer-education nonprofit PowerLines, during an October webinar."
Jeff St. John reports for Canary Media October 31, 2025.
SEE ALSO:
"The Key Elections To Watch For Energy And Climate" (Canary Media)
"New Jersey And Virginia's Races Will Be Powered By The Soaring Cost Of Electricity" (NPR)
"Voters Facing Skyrocketing Electric Bills Turn Ire Toward Politicians" (Washington Post)
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