The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case challenging how Georgia elects its powerful energy regulators, allowing the delayed Public Service Commission elections in the state to resume. Voting rights and clean energy advocates had criticized the existing system, claiming it diluted Black votes. This decision could impact future legal challenges based on the Voting Rights Act.
“The court has spoken,” said Mike Hassinger, a spokesman for the office of the Georgia Secretary of State. “We are on track to resume elections for the Public Service Commission in 2025.”
Although the advocates who sued are considering their next steps, they emphasize the significance of the commission’s decisions on various aspects like energy rates, discounts, and new power plants that directly affect the community.
