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Peter Jacob Hubbard

DEMOCRAT

Peter Jacob Hubbard is running for Georgia Public Service Commissioner, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Peter Hubbard has bachelor's degrees in physics, mathematics, and French from the University of Memphis and master's degrees in international relations, economics, and energy policy from Johns Hopkins. He was born in Akron, Ohio and currently lives in the Edgewood neighborhood of Atlanta. He is married and has two kids.

Professional background

Peter works as a clean energy advocate for the Georgia Center for Energy Solutions. Before that, he worked on promoting exports of energy technology made by U.S. companies and was a consultant at Siemens Energy Business Advisory and AFRY Management Consulting.

Political background

Peter ran for a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives in 2022 but did not win.

Energy & the Environment

Criticizes the Public Service Commission for ignoring affordable solutions, and advocates for lower bills and environmental benefits through clean energy initiatives.

Supports investments in solar power.

Supports sharing renewable resources with neighboring regions, like the Tennessee Valley Authority and Florida, to achieve 100% renewable energy.

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Utility Costs

Believes renewable energy lowers power bills, while fossil fuels raise them.

Believes Georgia Power Company's fossil fuel projects are poorly planned and secretive, leading to unexpected costs on power bills.

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Public Services

As of June 20, 2025, Peter Jacob Hubbard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Economy

Opposes fossil fuel energy for being detrimental to business, affordability, fiscal responsibility, national security, health, climate, and Georgia's interests.

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