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Southern Company Breach Exposes Data of 400,000 Utility Customers

Southern Company confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed limited personal data for approximately 400,000 customers across its utility subsidiaries. The breach affected roughly 300,000 Georgia Power accounts and 100,000 Alabama Power accounts. Exposed information included names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and the last four digits of Social Security numbers, but not bank or payment card details. The company has stopped the intrusion, engaged law enforcement, and is offering one year of free credit monitoring through Equifax.

via WBRC|

#alabama-power #cybersecurity #data-breach

technology-and-security8 days ago•1 min saved

Georgia Power Breach Exposes Data of 400,000 Customers

Georgia Power confirmed a cyberattack exposed limited personal data for approximately 400,000 customers, including names, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers. The utility stated the breach is contained and is offering free credit monitoring services.

via WSB-TV|

#credit-monitoring #cybersecurity #data-breach

local1 month ago•1 min saved

Fallen Tree Drains Power in SW Atlanta Neighborhood

A massive tree fell on Kenilworth Drive in southwest Atlanta, knocking down power lines and leaving about three dozen customers without electricity. Crews from Georgia Power were on scene overnight, the road remained blocked by debris, and restoration was projected for around 5 p.m. Sunday.

via WSB-TV|

#georgia-power #kenilworth-drive #local

energy2 months ago•7 min saved

Kemp keeps Georgia’s EV push alive amid data-center boom

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is pressing ahead with making Georgia a hub for electric-vehicle manufacturing while expanding the electric grid to power a wave of AI data centers, arguing EVs should be about customer choice and opposing a statewide moratorium on data centers even as projects like Hyundai’s battery plant and OpenAI’s Savannah data center raise concerns about rates and resource use; with six months left in office, he highlights ongoing investments and a plan to ensure ratepayers aren’t footing the bill for new capacity.

via Politico|

#data-centers #electric-vehicles #energy

business9 months ago•7 min saved

Georgia Power secures approval for $16B data center power plant expansion

The Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power's $16 billion plan to expand its power fleet with new gas plants and infrastructure to support data centers, aiming to keep rates low but raising concerns about long-term costs, environmental impact, and financial risks for residential customers.

via AJC.com|

#business #climate-impact #data-centers

energy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Delayed Again: Georgia Nuclear Reactor Faces Setback Due to Cooling System Vibrations"

Georgia Power Co. announced that vibrations in the cooling system of its second new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle will delay the unit's commercial operation until the second quarter of 2024. The utility faces potential profit losses and extra construction costs due to the delay, with regulators imposing restrictions on additional returns. The total cost of the Vogtle reactors is projected to near $35 billion, significantly higher than the initial estimate, raising concerns about the economic viability of pursuing nuclear power.

via The Associated Press|

#construction-costs #cooling-system #delays

energy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Georgia Power Customers to Pay for $10 Billion Vogtle Expansion Overruns"

Georgia Power customers will see their energy bills increase again as the utility company brings two new nuclear reactors online. State regulators have approved a plan allowing Georgia Power to pass the $10 billion cost overrun for the reactors at Plant Vogtle onto consumers. This comes on top of rate hikes implemented earlier this year, with customers now shouldering $8 billion of the total cost. Starting next spring, the average customer's energy bill will increase by 5%, reaching approximately $8.95 per month. Critics argue that these continuous price hikes are unreasonable and will burden many Georgians already struggling with rising costs.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#cost-overruns #energy #georgia-power

energy2 years ago•6 min saved

"Georgia Power Customers to Face Rate Hike for Plant Vogtle Expansion Costs"

The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan that will pass most of the costs for the completion of Plant Vogtle's two new nuclear reactors onto Georgia Power customers. The decision allows Georgia Power to charge ratepayers for $7.56 billion of the $10.2 billion expected to be spent on the project, resulting in another rate increase of about 6% for residential customers. The approval comes after years of budget overruns and delays, with the total cost of the project now estimated at $35 billion. Critics argue that ratepayers would have been better served by investing in natural gas plants instead.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#energy #georgia-power #georgia-public-service-commission

energy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ratepayers Foot the Bill for Georgia Power's New Nuclear Reactors"

The Georgia Public Service Commission has unanimously approved a 6% rate increase to cover the remaining costs of Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Vogtle nuclear reactors, amounting to $7.56 billion. The rate increase is expected to add $8.95 per month to a typical residential customer's bill and will take effect once Unit 4 begins commercial operation, projected for March. The total cost of the project, including previous cost overruns and payments from the original contractor, is estimated to be around $35 billion. The approval comes after years of debate and could potentially discourage utilities from pursuing nuclear power due to the high costs involved.

via The Associated Press|

#energy #georgia-power #georgia-public-service-commission

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

Georgia Power Customers Face Rate Hike to Cover Vogtle Expansion Costs

The Georgia Public Service Commission has unanimously approved a rate increase for Georgia Power customers to help the utility recover costs for the new units at Plant Vogtle. The rate hike, previously negotiated between the commission's staff and Georgia Power, will cover the utility's share of $10.2 billion in construction costs for Units 3 and 4 at the nuclear power plant. The project, which is seven years late and billions over budget, has a total cost of $31 billion for Georgia Power and three other owners. The rate increase will take effect when Unit 4 goes into operation in the first quarter of 2024. The agreement also expands Georgia Power's Income Qualified Senior Discount to include more households.

via WRDW|

#construction-costs #energy #georgia-power

energy2 years ago•3 min saved

Regulators Approve Lower Costs for Georgia Power's New Nuclear Reactors, But Electric Bills Still Set to Rise

The Georgia Public Service Commission has unanimously approved a 6% rate increase to cover the remaining $7.56 billion in costs for Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Vogtle, which includes the construction of two new nuclear reactors. The rate increase is expected to add $8.95 per month to a typical residential customer's bill. The approval marks the final accounting for Georgia Power's portion of the project, which is projected to cost a total of $31 billion. The reactors, Units 3 and 4, are the first new American reactors built in decades and are expected to begin commercial operation in March. Critics argue that the high cost of the project may discourage utilities from pursuing nuclear power.

via WTVC|

#energy #georgia-power #georgia-public-service-commission

energy3 years ago•4 min saved

Settlement Reached on Georgia Power's Vogtle Costs, Saving Customers Billions

Georgia Power, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) staff, and consumer advocacy groups have reached a tentative agreement that could pass $7.6 billion in remaining costs for the Plant Vogtle expansion on to ratepayers. The agreement, which still needs approval from the PSC commissioners, would allow Georgia Power to collect the outstanding construction costs from customers, with shareholders covering the rest. The average residential customer could see their bills increase by almost $9 per month, and rate hikes would likely remain in place until at least 2025. The final vote on the cost allocation is expected to take place after prudency hearings in the coming months.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#energy #georgia-power #georgia-public-service-commission

energy3 years ago•5 min saved

Historic Moment: Vogtle Nuclear Reactor Begins Operation

The first of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle in Georgia, Unit 3, has officially entered commercial service, marking the first new nuclear reactor built from scratch in the U.S. in over 30 years. The reactor can produce 1,100 megawatts of electricity, enough to power around 500,000 homes and businesses. While the completion of Unit 3 is a significant milestone for the country's nuclear industry, the project has faced delays and cost overruns. Unit 4 is expected to be finished by the end of Q1 2024. The Vogtle expansion aims to provide carbon-free electricity to meet Georgia's growing energy consumption and support the state's clean energy manufacturing projects.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#climate-goals #energy #energy-independence

energy3 years ago•3 min saved

"Georgia's New Nuclear Reactor Powers Up, Marking a Milestone in US Energy"

The first new U.S. nuclear reactor to be built from scratch in decades, Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle in Georgia, has entered commercial operation after seven years of delays and $17 billion in cost overruns. The reactor can power 500,000 homes and businesses, but its high construction costs have raised concerns about its viability as a path to a carbon-free future. A fourth reactor at the site is nearing completion. While some utilities and government officials are looking to nuclear power to combat climate change, the focus is shifting towards smaller reactors to avoid the cost and schedule overruns experienced at Plant Vogtle. Georgia Power's customers will bear the financial burden, with residential customers projected to pay over $926 each. Critics argue that solar and wind power would be cheaper alternatives. The utility has yet to determine how much customers will be asked to pay for the remaining costs.

via ABC News|

#cost-overruns #energy #georgia-power

energy3 years ago•2 min saved

Historic Milestone: First U.S. Nuclear Reactor in Decades Begins Commercial Operation

The first new American nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades, Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle in Georgia, has entered commercial operation, providing electricity to utilities in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. With a capacity to power 500,000 homes and businesses, the reactor marks a significant step towards achieving a clean energy future. A fourth reactor at the site is nearing completion, with radioactive fuel expected to be loaded before the end of September. The project, originally estimated to cost $14 billion, is now on track to cost $31 billion, excluding the $3.7 billion paid by Westinghouse to walk away from the project.

via NBC News|

#electricity-generation #energy #georgia-power