United StatesGeorgia Power, the largest utility in Georgia, faces criticism over high disconnection rates, particularly during the summer when electricity bills surge due to increased air conditioning usage. According to a study by the Energy and Policy Institute, Georgia Power had the 10th-highest number of utility disconnections in 2024, with over 187,000 disconnections affecting nearly 2.5 million customers. In 2025, the utility reported around 273,800 residential disconnection events, though this number includes repeated disconnections and account turnover. Rising electricity costs, driven by new power generation projects and increased demand from data centers, have led to higher bills, especially in the summer. This has created a challenging situation for residents like Donica Odell, who struggles with both financial burdens and the physical dangers of heat exposure when her power is cut off.
Bias read (Progressive): The article highlights systemic issues related to energy access and economic hardship, focusing on the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations during extreme heat. It critiques the utility's policies and their consequences on low-income households, using personal stories to emphasize inequ
