2025 Public Service Commission Election

Image: Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta (West view). Photo by DXR, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) is one of the state’s most powerful regulatory agencies. It decides how much we pay for electricity and gas, shapes long-term infrastructure investments, and sets policies that affect everything from clean energy adoption to the cost of living.

Why These Elections Matter

For the past five years, voters have been shut out of PSC elections due to court battles and legislative delays. Since 2020, three Republican commissioners have stayed in office past their original terms, making major decisions without ever facing voters. During that time, the PSC approved six separate rate hikes for Georgia Power customers — raising monthly bills by more than $40 since 2023 alone. These decisions disproportionately burden working families, seniors, and rural Georgians, all while shielding utility companies from real accountability.

This November, voters finally have the chance to change course. Electing Democratic commissioners would bring urgently needed voices for consumer protection, clean energy investment, and transparency in utility decision-making. For Georgians worried about rising energy costs, climate change, or fair representation, the 2025 PSC elections are a critical opportunity to demand accountability.

The Democratic Nominees

Every Georgia voter will have the opportunity to vote in both of these statewide races in November.

Dr. Alicia Johnson (District 2)

Dr. Alicia M. Johnson is a transformational leader in human services and community development, with nearly 30 years of experience driving change that uplifts families and strengthens communities. A Savannah native, Alicia has helped thousands secure employment, expanded access to healthcare, and created economic opportunities for underserved Georgians. A mother, wife, and grandmother, Alicia is also a Georgia Power customer — something no current commissioner can say. She knows firsthand what rising utility bills mean for real families, and she’s running to bring your voice to the PSC.

Peter Hubbard (District 3)

Peter Hubbard is a clean energy advocate, renewable energy project developer, and founder of the Georgia Center for Energy Solutions (GCES), a nonprofit dedicated to transitioning Georgia to a 100% clean energy future. He has over 13 years of experience in U.S. and global energy markets, including roles as a Solar Development Manager at Ecoplexus and as a consultant for major energy management firms. Hubbard holds two bachelor’s degrees in physics and mathematics, a B.A. in French from the University of Memphis, and a master’s degree in international affairs with concentrations in economics and energy policy from Johns Hopkins University.