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.

Georgia regulators have approved a plan to keep Georgia Power's base rates steady through 2028. The unanimous decision by the Public Service Commission on Tuesday follows an agreement between the utility and regulatory staff.

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