Georgia regulators face public pressure over data center power demands

Savannah residents and environmental groups have confronted state utility regulators over concerns that expanding data center loads are straining the grid and driving up electricity costs for consumers.

First covered Sep 18, 2026 · 1:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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