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Georgia Power to Keep Coal, Gas Power Plants Running Longer as Demand Climbs

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:16:15 +0000

Southern Co. subsidiary Georgia Power has proposed a pivot toward extending the life of several existing coal and natural gas-fired power plants into the late 2030s—well beyond previous retirement timelines—citing […]

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Southern CEO: Data Center Demand, Regulatory Changes Could Keep Coal-Fired Units Online

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:21:20 +0000

Utilities recognizing the need to produce more electricity, in part to satisfy demand from data centers, may keep coal-fired units in operation longer than anticipated. A lessening of environmental regulations […]

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