Tim Echols: 🎙️ Get ‘N Your Business Podcast — Bonus Episode Guest: Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioner (District 2) Host: Alison Shores, Camden County Chamber of Commerce Episode Overview In this special bonus episode, Alison Shores welcomes Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols to the studio for an eye-opening conversation about the true cost of energy, why rates rise, and how Georgia ensures grid reliability. Commissioner Echols explains what the PSC actually does, why Georgians can’t choose their utility provider, and how electricity rates are set through a “cost pie” of infrastructure, fuel, storm recovery, and regulations. He also dives into solar energy payback, battery backup advantages, EMC oversight, hydrogen trucks, and Georgia’s role as a clean-tech leader. Beyond energy, Echols discusses his advocacy against human trafficking , earning him the nickname “The Batman Commissioner.” Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, or community leader, this episode will give you valuable insight into how Georgia’s energy decisions affect your family, your business, and your future. Key Topics Covered What the Georgia Public Service Commission regulates (and doesn’t) Why utility territories exist & how they impact customers The real math behind power bills and rate freezes Why is reliability prioritized over cheaper costs Summer vs. winter rates explained Rooftop solar: costs, savings, and realistic payback The role of home batteries during storm outages How global events like the Ukraine war affect Georgia’s gas prices EMC oversight: financing & pole-attachment rates Hydrogen trucking, Plug Power, and Georgia’s clean-energy leadership Local zoning decisions and the potential for data centers in Camden Commissioner Echols’ fight against human trafficking Resources & Links Learn more about Commissioner Tim Echols: timEchols.com Camden County Chamber of Commerce: camdenchamber.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Catch every episode of the Get ‘N Your Business Podcast for conversations with business leaders, innovators, and community builders across Camden County. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support local voices and stay connected! Full Show Notes : https://camdenchamber.com/getnyour-bis/georgia-power-rates-explained
