Georgia Power has again delayed the projected startup for two new units at its Vogtle nuclear power station near Augusta, saying its share of the costs will rise by an additional $200m.
Southern Co, the utility’s Atlanta-based parent, announced the delays and higher costs as it announced its yearly corporate earnings for 2022.
Georgia Power said Unit 3 could now begin commercial operation in May or June, pushing back from the most recent deadline of the end of April. The company said Unit 4 will begin commercial operation sometime between this November and March 2024.
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