Georgia Power Secures Approval to Supply OpenAI with 3.2-GW Electricity
Georgia Power has received regulatory approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission to supply electricity for a new project by artificial intelligence company OpenAI in Effingham County, Georgia. The deal involves delivering up to 3,200 megawatts of power and is part of growing demand driven by AI and data center development across the U.S. Under the agreement, OpenAI will cover infrastructure costs specific to its needs, with a commitment to make at least 1,000 MW of that load flexible. This flexibility allows Georgia Power to reduce deliveries during high system demand periods, potentially avoiding new generation capacity construction solely for this project. The utility estimates annual customer savings from large-load projects like OpenAI will reach $950 million by 2029 and total over $2.8 billion through 2031. The deal aligns with broader efforts to manage infrastructure costs as data centers expand, ensuring existing customers are not burdened by new developments. Georgia Power is a subsidiary of Southern Company and serves around 2.8 million customers.
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