Georgia Public Service Commission Votes on Release of Utility Scale RFP For the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative Program

ATLANTA, May 10, 2013–This week, the Georgia Public Service Commission (Commission) took the next step in solar energy development in Georgia by voting unanimously for Georgia Power Company to solicit bids for 60 MWs of solar generation to go on line in 2015.

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Southern Co's largest utility unit, Georgia Power, confirmed that an explosion occurred

Southern Co's largest utility unit, Georgia Power, confirmed that an explosion occurred on Thursday afternoon at the 3,166-megawatt Plant Bowen coal-fired station in Bartow County, northwest of Atlanta.

The company said the explosion took place at Bowen Unit 2, which was being shut for maintenance work, according to a post on Twitter.

The company reported four minor injuries, with one person treated at a local hospital.

An investigation of the explosion was underway.

See the Georgia Power Advisory below for more information:

http://www.georgiapower.com/docs/Plant_Bowen/Plant_Bowen_Advisory_4-4-13_.pdf

Incident at Georgia Power's Plant Bowen

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office has been notified of an incident at Georgia Power's Plant Bowen, 317 Covered Bridge Rd SW, Euharlee, GA 30120. Georgia Power is in charge of the scene at this time. EMA Director, Chief Craig Millsap, advised they are attempting to release non-essential employees on scene at this time. Georgia Power will have a Public Information Officer on scene later this evening.

Georgia PSC Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, Jr., Is Appointed Vice-Chair of Nuclear Waste Subcommittee

ATLANTA, March 28, 2013–Georgia Public Service Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald, Jr., has been appointed Vice-Chair of NARUC’s Subcommittee on Nuclear Issues—Waste Disposal.  One role of the  Subcommittee is to work with the Administration, Congress and stakeholder organizations to ensure that the funds collected for long-term disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste will be used for that purpose.

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Georgia PSC Approves AGLC's USF Facilities Expansion Plan for 2012 and 2013 and Five More Line-Extension Projects

ATLANTA, March 19, 2013—Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved Atlanta Gas Light Company’s (AGLC) Universal Service Fund (USF) Facilities Expansion Plan for 2012 and 2013.

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Georgia Public Service Commission Approves Settlement with AGLC

ATLANTA, March 5, 2013–Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved a settlement with Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGLC) and voted to split the money between two non-profit organizations.

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Georgia Public Service Commission Adopts Telephone Lifeline Rules

ATLANTA, January 15, 2013—Today, on a 3 to 2 vote, the Georgia Public Service Commission adopted rules governing Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) and issued a proposal to make further changes to the Lifeline service rules.

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