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Regulatory Matters - GPC Fuel Cost Recovery (Details) $ in Millions | May 16, 2023 USD ($)
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Under recovered fuel balance to be recovered | $ 2,200
GEORGIA POWER CO |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Requested revenues increase (decrease) percentage | 54.00%
Requested rate increase (decrease) amount | $ 1,100
Under recovered fuel balance to be recovered, period of recovery | 3 years
GEORGIA POWER CO | Maximum |
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Approved rate increase, percentage | 40.00%
Approved rate increase (decrease) | $ 200

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