Georgia residents will face higher power bills in January as Georgia Power raises its rates by 3.5%. The average user, who consumes around 1,000 kilowatt hours per month, will see an increase of $5.85. The rate hike is expected to generate $306 million in revenue. The Georgia Public Service Commission emphasized the importance of funding to maintain grid stability, with Commissioner Tim Echols stating, “No one wants a rate increase, but in order to keep the grid going, we have to fund it,” in an Atlanta News First report.