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A run-off among Democrats for key post on Georgia’s energy future

Last updated: June 18, 2025 5:25 pm
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The Democratic primary for the seat representing part of metro Atlanta on the Georgia Public Service Commission seems to be heading to a runoff, while Republican incumbent Tim Echols has secured his party’s primary in district two in east Georgia.

The Georgia Public Service Commission plays a crucial role in overseeing utilities such as Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric provider. The commissioners have the final say on Georgia Power’s plans and rates, impacting millions of Georgia households and the state’s response to climate change.

State utility commissioners have a significant influence on climate action as they oversee electric utilities and determine how energy is generated, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. In states where monopoly utilities dominate, like Georgia, the power of commissioners is amplified.

This year’s election has garnered more attention than usual as it marks the first election in five years. During this time, Georgia Power bills to consumers have increased repeatedly with the approval of the current commission. It is also the only statewide race on Georgia’s ballot this year.

Two of the five seats on the commission are up for election this year. In district three, no Democrat received 50 percent of the vote, leading to a runoff between top vote-getters Peter Hubbard, an energy advocate, and Keisha Sean Waites, a former state lawmaker. The winner will compete against Republican incumbent Fitz Johnson in November.

In district two, located in east Georgia, Echols emerged victorious in the Republican primary and will face Democrat Alicia Johnson, a community advocate, in the general election.

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This election is the first PSC election in Georgia in years due to a voting rights lawsuit that delayed two election cycles. Despite not facing voters as originally scheduled, three commissioners – Echols, Fitz Johnson, and Tricia Pridemore – continue to vote on critical decisions regarding Georgia Power’s rates and energy plans. Pridemore will be up for reelection next year.

The PSC has approved six rate increases for Georgia Power in recent years. Commissioners will soon consider a proposed freeze on further rate hikes, with the possibility of an increase next year to cover damage from Hurricane Helene.

Additionally, the commission is currently reviewing Georgia Power’s long-term energy plan, which includes plans to pause the closure of coal-fired power plants, upgrade nuclear and hydropower facilities, expand solar farms, and enhance energy infrastructure.

The upcoming decisions of the Georgia Public Service Commission will have a significant impact on the state’s energy landscape and its response to climate change.

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