How the Inflation Reduction Act will catalyze climate action in Georgia

by GCV Education Fund | Aug 15, 2022 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Legislative

Last week, Congressional Democrats in Washington passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and sent an extraordinary piece of legislation to President Biden. This $700 Billion bill includes $369 Billion towards energy security and climate solutions, making it the...

How Energy Burden Impacts Small Business Owners Across Georgia 

by GCV Education Fund | Aug 10, 2022 | Energy & Climate, Federal Updates, Legislative

Does our society really take care of others in need? Is Georgia a state where small businesses can thrive? When I started reaching out and hearing stories of Georgians struggling to make ends meet, I realized the many challenges and barriers that exist because of the...

LCV Statement on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

by GCV Education Fund | Aug 8, 2022 | Energy & Climate, Federal Updates, Legislative, Press & Media

https://www.lcv.org/article/lcv-statement-on-senate-passage-of-the-inflation-reduction-act For Immediate Release August 7, 2022 Contact: Emily Samsel, esamsel@lcv.org, 828-713-9647 LCV Statement on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Washington, D.C. –...

GCV Statement on Senator Manchin’s refusal to support Climate Action

by GCV Education Fund | Jul 18, 2022 | Federal Updates, Legislative, Press & Media

Atlanta, Georgia – In response to last week’s news that Senator Joe Manchin (West Virginia) will not support a Senate Reconciliation bill that includes funding for climate action, Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) State Political Director Allie Brown had the...

As gas prices rise, Georgia expands its Electric Vehicle market

by GCV Education Fund | Jun 22, 2022 | Legislative, Transportation

As gas prices rise, Georgia is emerging as a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing, which will help fight climate change and provide millions of jobs. Between Bluebird and SK Innovations, to the newer Rivian and Hyundai plants, Georgia is certainly becoming a hub...

Reflections on the 2022 General Assembly

by GCV Education Fund | Apr 12, 2022 | Legislative

The 2022 Legislative Session wrapped up business on April 4 and the final few days (and hours!) were filled with tons of action and excitement. Here are the results of some of the bills that we were following most closely: Energy Bills The Good HR 70 by Rep. Kim...