11:58 AM EDT, 07/15/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Southern's (SO) subsidiary Georgia Power said Tuesday its 2025 integrated resource plan has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission, enabling the company to meet rising customer power demand and support the state's growth trajectory.

Georgia Power said it projects about 8,500 megawatts of electrical load growth for the next six years, an increase from 2,600 MW peak demand by the end of 2030 when compared to 2023 IRP Update projections.

The approved plan outlines investments in the company's power plants, generation and hydro fleet, transmission system upgrades, as well as customer-oriented renewable and resiliency programs, the company said.

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