The Need for More Power

At the current rate, the Member Systems will require an additional 500 to 600 megawatts (MW) of generating resources each year over the next 20 years to meet their need for more power. That means these systems combined are expected to need about 12,000 MW of additional power generating resources during the period to keep up with projected growth in their service areas.
    To put this into perspective, the Member Systems’ total peak demand in 2007 was just short of 9,000 MW. That means system resources will need to more than double over the coming years to ensure that adequate power is available so that Georgia can continue to prosper.
    But how will this power be secured? Some of the need may be met through purchased power contracts with independent suppliers. But, the only effective, long-term solution will be to construct new generating facilities in the state.