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Georgia’s New Public Service Commissioner Says She Will Put Affordability and Transparency First
Alicia Johnson, the first Black woman ever elected to statewide office in Georgia, discusses rate hikes, transparency and her priorities for the Georgia Public Service Commission.
The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved six rate increases in three years and signed off on a sweeping expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, decisions that have reshaped Georgia’s energy landscape and contributed to rising electric bills for many households. Alicia Johnson, who holds a PhD in business administration, hopes to chart a different course.
Georgia’s New Public Service Commissioner Says She Will Put Affordability and Transparency First