Georgia Faces Historic Power Demand as AI Datacenters Drive Unprecedented Energy Expansion
Georgia is experiencing unprecedented electricity demand driven primarily by artificial intelligence datacenters, according to reports. The state’s public service commission faces critical decisions on power expansion that could impact utility rates and energy infrastructure for years to come.
Unprecedented Power Demand
Georgia is confronting the largest electricity demand in its history, with reports indicating the surge is primarily driven by datacenter construction for artificial intelligence applications. According to sources familiar with the matter, Georgia Power has requested approximately 10 additional gigawatts of energy in the coming years—enough to power 8.3 million homes at an estimated cost of nearly $16 billion.