Tuesday's vote was a formality, after the PSC and Georgia Power reached a deal in May to keep the rate the same through 2028.

Utility regulators on Tuesday approved a plan for Georgia Power Co. to freeze base power rates through the end of 2028, although opponents argue that customers could face risks later if costs to serve new computer data centers pile up.

The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a plan to freeze Georgia Power’s base electric rates through 2028, canceling a planned 2025 rate case.