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In 2016, Georgia Watch intervened in both the merger between Southern Company and AGL Resources and the Georgia Power Integrated Resource and Demand Side Management (DSM) Plan proceedings before the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC).
As an Intervenor, we worked to ensure the interests of residential customers and especially low-income consumers were reflected in the state's long-range energy plan. As the proceedings concluded in late July, we negotiated a number of benefits for residential ratepayers.
Our hard work led to a significant win for consumers!
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In Georgia, we have taken action to stop predatory payday lending. By enacting a strong rate cap, consumers are protected from the harms of the typical 300% APR payday loans. However, even with stringent regulations,