Georgia Power seeking rate increase in 2020

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia Power is asking for permission to go up on its prices.

The Savannah Morning News reports the utility is seeking to increase customer rates by about 7% in 2020.

A filing with the Georgia Public Service Commission says a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month would see an increase of almost $10 per month, or $120 per year.

Georgia Power spokesman John Kraft says the company's basic service charge has increased only $2.50 over 30 years and remains among the lowest of the state's utilities.

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(Marietta Daily Journal)