Georgia Power's OpenAI Data Center Contract Approved, Promises Customer Savings

Name: Georgia Power's OpenAI Data Center Contract Approved, Promises Customer Savings
Uploaded: 2026-08-28T20:34:54.000Z
Duration: 47 s
Description: The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved Georgia Power's contract to supply electricity to OpenAI's new data center in Effingham County. This agreement will add 3,200 megawatts of demand but is projected to save Georgia Power customers at least $15 per month starting in 2029. OpenAI will cover the necessary infrastructure costs and participate in flexible demand response.

News Clip0:47WRBL News 3·Effingham County, GA·8/28/2026

The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved Georgia Power's contract to supply electricity to OpenAI's new data center in Effingham County. This agreement will add 3,200 megawatts of demand but is projected to save Georgia Power customers at least $15 per month starting in 2029. OpenAI will cover the necessary infrastructure costs and participate in flexible demand response.

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Georgia Power's contract to serve OpenAI's new data center in Effingham County has been approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission. This agreement, involving 3,200 megawatts of new demand, is projected to save Georgia Power customers at least $15 per month starting in 2029, with OpenAI covering infrastructure costs and committing to flexible demand response.