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The state of Georgia is providing $1 billion in property tax relief to its citizens.
Southern Company, which owns Georgia Power, projects that electricity demand in Georgia will increase by 8% to 10% annually, driven solely by the buildout of AI data centers.
Georgia Power plans to increase its electricity generation capacity by 50% of its current level within the next 10 years to meet rising demand.
The state of Georgia has returned or saved taxpayers over $12 billion since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia has eliminated state taxes on tips and overtime pay.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms has advocated for a freeze on data center construction in Georgia.
Georgia is ranked as the number one state in the country for business.
In Georgia, new large-load customers, such as tech companies, are required to pay for the buildout of new power generation capacity through the state's rate structure.
Georgia Power has recently lowered residential electricity rates by approximately $5 to $6 per month per customer.
Governor Brian Kemp predicts that Georgia Power will be able to return money to ratepayers in the future as new generation capacity comes online.
Electricity rates in other U.S. states are reportedly increasing by 15% to 30%, in contrast to Georgia where rates are decreasing.
The Vogtle nuclear plant's Units 3 and 4 are now online, contributing to Georgia's clean energy supply.