Georgia Power has submitted its 2025 integrated resource plan (IRP) to the US state of Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC), detailing strategies to meet energy demands in the state.
The focus is on reliability and economic efficiency, with investments in power generation and transmission systems.
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The plan builds on previous IRPs and the 2023 IRP update approved by the Georgia PSC in April 2024.
The 2025 IRP projects a significant increase in electrical load of approximately 8.2GW up to 2030.
Georgia Power aims to invest in existing power plants to meet the rising demand economically and efficiently.
Enhancements are planned to the first and second nuclear units at Plants Hatch and Vogtle, adding 112MW of carbon-free energy.
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By GlobalDataGeorgia Power’s plan to continue the integration of cleaner natural gas into its fleet is also included in the 2025 IRP. This includes upgrades at Plant McIntosh power station near Savannah to add 268MW of capacity.
Georgia Power’s president and CEO Kim Greene stated: “At Georgia Power, our vision extends far beyond today — we plan for tomorrow, the next ten years and decades to come.
“As Georgia continues to grow, this state is well-positioned for the future thanks to proactive planning, policies and processes like the Integrated Resource Plan.
“The 2025 IRP provides a comprehensive plan to support Georgia’s continued economic growth and serve Georgians with clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy well into the future.”
Coal and natural gas units will operate through at least 2034, with advancements to reduce environmental impact. The hydro fleet will also see modernisation to maintain emission-free energy.
The IRP emphasises renewable energy procurement, proposing 4GW of renewable resources by 2035, including 1.1GW of new resources. The renewable portfolio is expected to reach 11GW by 2035.
Battery energy storage projects will also be part of the capacity requests for proposals, with plans to add more than 1.5GW.
Georgia Power’s ten-year transmission plan includes efficiency and resilience improvements across 1,000 miles (1609.3km) of transmission lines.
The plan introduces grid-enhancing technologies to support solar generation and battery storage integration.
The 2025 IRP focuses on emission-free, sustainable energy solutions including a new solar plus storage programme for residential and small commercial customers.
It also proposes demand response programmes for large customers and expands renewable resource subscriptions.
For income-qualified customers, the IRP includes demand-side management offerings, continuing and expanding programmes such as Energy Assistance for Savings and Efficiency (EASE) and HopeWorks.
