Georgia Power‘s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), submitted to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on January 31st, outlines the company’s strategy for meeting its customers’ energy needs while accommodating the state’s projected significant growth.  The plan proposes key investments in both its power generation facilities and its transmission network, aiming to ensure continued reliable and resilient service, along with robust demand-side management and customer programs.

Over the next six years, Georgia Power anticipates substantial growth in electricity demand, projecting an increase of approximately 8,200 MW.  This translates to a peak demand increase of over 2,200 MW by the end of 2030, exceeding the forecasts presented in the 2023 IRP Update, which received approval from the Georgia PSC in April 2024.

The company noted that it has “identified opportunities to upgrade several of its existing nuclear units to provide additional capacity. This additional baseload energy can aid in meeting growing capacity needs without the need for incremental transmission system investment.”