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Georgia: A Competitive Advantage for Data Centers

Why Georgia for Data Centers

  • Highly reliable power infrastructure and competitive electric rates
  • Transition to carbon-free electricity portfolio
  • Access to bandwidth and fiber
  • Sales tax exemptions for qualified High Tech Data Center investments
  • Favorable business climate
  • Low risk of business disruption
  • Availability of technical talent
  • Accessibility

Electricity Advantages

70+

Co-Location & Enterprise Data Centers

in Georgia

4th

Largest Owner of Renewables in the U.S.

Southern Company 2024

38%

Georgia Power's Carbon-Free Capacity

in 2023

Electricity in Georgia: A Data Center Advantage

Electricity pricing in Georgia is below the regional and national average and is highly competitive with other major data center markets. Georgia Power operates as part of the broader Southern Company system. Southern Company has set a goal to reduce greenhouse emissions by 50% from 2007 levels by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050. In fact, 2024 emissions were 49% below 2007 levels.

Georgia Power's Flex REC Program and Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) Program provide customers with affordable and environmentally-friendly energy options. For more information on these programs visit Georgia Power's Flex REC and CARES Program websites.

Transition to Carbon-Free Electricity Generation

Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia Public Service Commission through the established IRP process to identify the right mix of resources - including the new nuclear units at Plant Vogtle, cleaner natural gas, and renewable energy - to provide reliable and affordable energy for a growing Georgia. Currently, 38% of Georgia Power’s generating capacity is carbon-free and includes solar, nuclear, wind, biomass and hydro. Southern Company is the 4th largest owner of renewables in the U.S.

Workforce

About Talent

#3

Metro for STEM Professionals

WalletHub 2024

#6

Market for Tech Degree Completions

CBRE 2023

98,900

IT Jobs in Metro Atlanta

Lightcast, 3Q 2024

Data Center Publication

Click the link below for more information on Georgia's Data Center industry.

Data Center Publication 2024

Infrastructure

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Innovation

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Business Climate

Lower Costs Give You A Competitive Edge