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Circuit Cast— Powering Georgia’s Growth, Unpacking the Truth About Large Energy Users

Episode Notes

In this episode of Circuit Cast, Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, sits down with three senior leaders — Molly Aeck, SVP of Business Development & Strategy; Erica McGill, SVP of Business Strategy & Transactions; and Aaron Mitchell, SVP of Strategic Growth — to unpack Georgia Power’s strategy for serving large energy users like data centers. These customers are driving economic development and innovation across the state — but they’re also raising questions from everyday customers. Are they making bills go up? Are they paying their fair share? What in the heck is a hyperscaler?

Fredie and the guests tackle these questions head-on, explaining how new rules from the Georgia Public Service Commission ensure that large load customers pay upfront for infrastructure, commit to long-term contracts, and provide financial guarantees — all without shifting costs to families or small businesses. The episode explores how Georgia Power is planning smarter, building stronger, and keeping base rates frozen for the next three years — all while powering the digital world and supporting job creation. This is an exciting time in our company’s history, and these three leaders are at the forefront of this chapter.