Georgia Power has submitted its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), outlining strategies to meet the state’s energy needs with a focus on reliability and economic efficiency. The plan builds on previous IRPs and the 2023 IRP update approved by the Georgia PSC in April 2024.
The 2025 IRP projects an 8.2GW increase in electrical load by 2030, with investments planned in existing power plants to meet rising demand. Enhancements will be made to the nuclear units at Plants Hatch and Vogtle, adding 112MW of carbon-free energy, and upgrades at Plant McIntosh power station will add 268MW.
Georgia Power also plans to continue integrating cleaner natural gas into its fleet. The IRP includes investments in renewable energy, proposing 4GW of renewable resources by 2035, and aims to expand the renewable portfolio to 11GW by 2035. Battery energy storage projects are also part of the plan, with more than 1.5GW to be added.
The 2025 IRP introduces grid-enhancing technologies to support solar generation and battery storage integration. It also proposes a new solar-plus-storage programme for residential and small commercial customers and aims to expand demand response programmes for large customers.
For income-qualified customers, the plan includes demand-side management offerings, including expanding programs like Energy Assistance for Savings and Efficiency (EASE) and HopeWorks. The plan aims to support Georgia’s economic growth while ensuring clean, reliable, and affordable energy for its residents.