Georgia Power, the electric subsidiary of Southern Company, filed a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission on April 23, 2026 for approval of 2,000 to 6,000 megawatts of new capacity to be available during the 2032‑2033 period. The filing includes a 2032‑2033 All‑Source Request for Proposal (RFP) that will allow the company to procure thermal generation, energy storage systems, battery storage, and renewable resources.
The company also submitted a separate request to certify an additional 385 megawatts of new solar resources under the Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 program. The CARES program is designed to procure 3,350 megawatts of utility‑scale renewable resources, and the 385‑MW request represents a portion of that overall target.
Georgia Power’s request reflects the state’s rapid economic expansion, particularly the influx of data‑center and other large‑load customers that are projected to drive the majority of the demand growth. The company’s Integrated Resource Planning process, which was updated in July 2025, identified a need for a diversified mix of resources to meet the projected load increase while maintaining reliability and affordability for all ratepayers.
In a statement, senior vice president and senior production officer Rick Anderson said, "As our state continues to grow, we continue to work with the Georgia PSC to help ensure we have the right mix of generation resources ready to meet future demand." He added, "We know our customers depend on us to keep energy reliable and affordable for their homes and businesses and, as we continue to invest in diverse, flexible generation resources, we also continue to work with new large‑load customers who are driving much of this growth on appropriate contracts that are designed to cover the cost to serve them."
The RFP is expected to issue bids in the second quarter of 2026, with selected projects slated for certification in mid‑2027. The filing follows a December 2025 approval of approximately 9,900 megawatts of combined cycle gas turbines, energy storage, and solar, underscoring Georgia Power’s ongoing commitment to expanding capacity in line with its long‑term planning horizon.
The request positions Georgia Power to meet the projected demand surge, particularly from data‑center growth, while balancing the company’s decarbonization goals and regulatory obligations. By securing a mix of thermal, storage, and renewable resources, the company aims to maintain service reliability and affordability for residential, small‑business, and large‑load customers alike.
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