July 21, 2010

On July 6, the Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 4-1 to approve a settlement between Georgia Power and PSC Staff regarding Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource plan (IRP), a three year roadmap that lays out how the electric company will provide energy to our growing state. During the six month PSC review, Georgia Watch partnered with energy expert Jay Hakes to advocate on behalf of ratepayers. Read more

Court Watch today released its third annual report analyzing consumer-related decisions issued by the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Georgia Court of Appeals. Court Watch is a project of Georgia Watch, a nonprofit and nonpartisan group committed to strengthening the rights of consumers.

The “2009 Annual Report” identifies and profiles the most noteworthy consumer-related decisions released by the appellate courts throughout the year, and identifies emerging trends. Read more

July 8, 2010

Extreme heat is blanketing Georgia and the sweltering temperatures are putting many in danger, especially the elderly, sick and the very young.

Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Environmental Protection Agencies show that a heat index of 105 degrees can be life threatening. Indeed, more people across the country die each year from extreme heat than from tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and lightening combined. Read More