Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Bowen generates electricity, Dec. 14, 2020, in Euharlee, Ga. The utility announced a deal on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, with Georgia Public Service Commission staff that could allow the company to contract for or build additional generation capacity. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Power Co. announced a deal with regulatory staff to build and buy more electrical generation ahead of schedule on Wednesday, pledging that the deal will reduce rates for existing customers.