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GA SB34
GA SB34Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to require certain contract terms and conditions between electric utilities and large load customers; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits electric utilities from passing on the costs of providing electricity to large commercial data centers to regular residential and retail customers. It defines a "large load customer" as any customer with an expected peak demand of 100 megawatts or greater. For any new contracts with these large customers, electric utilities must include specific terms and conditions to shield other customers from these costs, such as minimum billing requirements to cover the utility's expenses, contract terms that can be longer than standard service agreements, provisions to protect against contract defaults, and clauses that safeguard other customers if the contract is terminated.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (21)
John Albers (R)*,
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Jason Esteves (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Josh McLaurin (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Last Action
Floor Amendment - Floor Amend 1 AM 56 0043 (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69551 |
| Floor Amend 1 AM 56 0043 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/244382 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243948 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233805 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230365 |
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