Georgia House takes up bill to revive Consumers’ Utility Counsel
“We are not a consumer advocate. We are a clean energy advocate. … Residential and small business customers deserve to have an advocate that exclusively represents their interests.”
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Proposed deal would up Ga. Power’s use of climate-warming fuels
“It does not factor in fuel cost. That's the biggest concern with continuing to expand our over-reliance on gas, is that it leaves ratepayers vulnerable to gas price volatility like we experienced in 2022.”
Rooftop solar leasing for low-income Georgians gets $156 million boost
“The economics are influenced by who the utility is for that territory. Some utility offers are better than others, but it should provide a lot better access to solar for people that have historically not been able to afford it.”
New project aims for cleaner, more equitable transportation for Black communities in Georgia
The Electric Black Futures project, funded by $1.4 million in Department of Energy grants, brings together SACE, EVNoire, and Clean Cities Georgia to develop equitable transportation plans for Black communities in Atlanta, Albany, and Savannah. SACE's…
Solar in the Southeast: 7th Edition of Report
SACE released the seventh edition of its 'Solar in the Southeast' report, documenting approximately 22 GW of solar capacity operational in the Southeast as of 2023 and projecting nearly 44 GW by 2027. The report ranks…
Georgia regulator blasted for calling state's energy the nation's 'cleanest'
“Georgia's electricity is neither the cleanest nor the most reliable. In fact, by approving new fossil fuel resources in the 2023 Georgia Power (Integrated Resource Plan), the (GPC) made it harder for Georgia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its electricity generation, made it harder for Georgia to attract businesses that demand clean energy, and put ratepayers at risk of higher bills in the future as gas prices continue to be volatile.”
Political Notes: Ups, Downs and In-between
“The newly authorized increase is likely to add some $16 per month to customers' power bills”
Georgia energy regulators approve plan for Georgia Power to add more solar and gas
“Georgia Power has the obligation to prove its rate allocation is just and reasonable”
EV sales are are up across GA, but Muscogee County is falling behind. Here’s why
“Range anxiety is mostly perceptual. Once you own an EV you learn how to charge at home and you get comfortable coming home empty.”
Southeastern schools land $172 million in clean energy bus funding
“We are excited to congratulate the 35 Southeastern school districts on receiving EPA Clean School Bus Program grants, totaling more than $172 million for the region. Special congratulations to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the only Tribal nation awarded, who have been leading and guiding others on electric school bus adoption in the region and now will receive 15 electric buses. Also of note, Clayton County and Dekalb County Districts in Georgia and Miami-Dade County School District in Florida received funding for 50 electric buses each.”
New clean energy initiative coming to Savannah
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and partners launched a community-based clean energy initiative in Savannah focused on electric transportation equity. The project aims to include marginalized communities in environmental decision-making by discussing solutions like electric public…
Georgia Today: ACLU condemns 'Cop City' indictments; Hormone therapy ban update; Electric vehicles
“So I think as those vehicles come to market, it's going to be incumbent upon all of us to make sure that rural communities are being prioritized.”
Georgia Power again presses case for customer rate hike to pay for bloated Plant Vogtle expansion
“Does the fact that some parties have agreed to stipulate a certain amount as prudent and reasonable relieve the commission itself from the responsibility to independently determine that value”
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Congratulates EPA Clean School Bus 2023 Grant winners in SE USA
“We are excited to congratulate the 35 Southeastern school districts on receiving EPA Clean School Bus Program grants, totaling over $172 million for the region”
Creating a pathway to decarbonization: UTC civil engineering professor working on efficient, economical ways to reduce greenhouse gases
“Between September 2022 and September 2023, the Southeast increased the number of electric charging stations by 69% and now has 15,036 stations across the region”