The PSC approved a new rule that allows Georgia Power to charge new data centers in a manner that will protect ratepayers from cost shifting, according to a release.

A new rule from state regulators highlights the growing angst from politicians as data centers pop up all over Georgia.

As Georgia quickly becomes one of large companies' favorite states to build data centers in, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) is changing how those centers will pay for power.

The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a new rule for data centers in an effort to protect Georgia Power ratepayers from cost-shifting, officials said.