Dr. JOSH TOLBERT
FOR GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION - DISTRICT 5
Engineer for Georgia’s Energy Future
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Dr. Josh Tolbert For Georgia Public Service Commission
Georgia’s energy future deserves engineering — not guesswork.
I’m Josh Tolbert, a small business owner and professional engineer with four engineering degrees, including a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, and more than 15 years of experience in power generation and energy infrastructure.
I’ve served as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering for a nuclear energy company, worked directly with U.S. and international regulators, and advised utilities, industry, and government on reliability, safety, and cost control.
I’m running for the Public Service Commission because Georgia is making long-term energy decisions that will affect reliability and electric bills for decades. Those decisions demand technical expertise, independent judgment, and accountability to ratepayers.
Georgia needs an engineer at the table — and a commissioner who stands up for ratepayers.
MY PRIORITIES ARE CLEAR
Protect Ratepayers With Real Technical Oversight
Utility decisions must be built on engineering, not forecasts that miss the mark - especially when new loads like data centers are involved. I will scrutinize proposals, challenge unsupported claims, and ensure only justified costs are passed on to Georgia families and small businesses.
Improve Environmental Performance Through Engineering
Cleaner, more efficient systems should be achieved through practical engineering solutions — not mandates that raise costs. Environmental progress should be measurable, reliable, and affordable.
Ensure Reliable & Resilient Utility Systems
Reliable service means dependable electricity, secure natural gas delivery, and infrastructure communities can count on. With experience across coal, gas, renewables, storage, and nuclear, I understand what keeps systems stable as Georgia grows.
Georgia needs an engineer at the table — and a commissioner who stands up for ratepayers.
Meet Josh
Engineer. Husband. Father. Neighbor.
Although my career has taken me into some of the most technical areas of the energy industry, my life is rooted in my family and community. My wife, Mary, and I are raising our five children here in Cobb County. We understand the challenges families face, from school decisions to rising costs to balancing work and home life.
Eight years ago, we helped start a free tutoring program that continues to serve students in our community, especially those facing language or financial challenges. Seeing these students succeed has been one of my proudest accomplishments.
I bring the same sense of responsibility to public service. The PSC isn’t about politics — it’s about ensuring the people of Georgia have access to reliable, affordable energy. My approach is simple: understand the problem, examine the data, and make decisions grounded in fairness, transparency, and engineering discipline.
Georgia deserves a commissioner who combines real-world expertise with a commitment to the people who depend on our energy system every day. I’m ready to bring that approach to the PSC.
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Let’s bring practical leadership back to government, grounded in facts, guided by faith, and focused on people. Together, we can make Georgia stronger, more affordable, and full of opportunity for everyone who calls it home. Join Team Tolbert today!