Clean Energy for All
All across the state of Georgia, people are taking action to reject dirty fossil fuels, expand clean energy, and advance energy efficiency for all.
Clean Energy in Georgia
A few interesting facts about Georgia’s energy. (Source)
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Georgia's net electricity generation from renewable energy as of 2017
Cities in Georgia with 100% Clean Energy Commitments, including the City of Atlanta and Athens-Clarke County
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Georgia's net electricity generation from Natural gas as of 2017
Megawatts of renewable energy generation to be added by Georgia Power by 2024, increasing the company’s total renewable capacity to 22 percent
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Georgia’s net electricity generation from nuclear reactors as of 2017
Income-eligible residents will save an estimated 20% of electric energy with the new Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency pilot program
When Vogtle Unit 3 is projected to come online, followed by Unit 4 in 2022. The nuclear project's costs have doubled from $14 billion to over $25 billion.
Georgia's national ranking in both net electricity generation and in retail sales of electricity.
Holding Utilities Accountable
In the state of Georgia, Georgia Power is the largest electrical provider. The company was given status as a regulated monopoly in 1973 to provide energy to Georgians more reliably, efficiently, and affordably. Since state laws essentially guarantee Georgia Power to make a profit, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) was created to ensure that the company does not profit unfairly at the expense of Georgia’s residents. The PSC is a government body made up of five statewide elected officials who serve six-year terms. These elected leaders are responsible for regulating Georgia’s public utilities, including electric and gas.
What can the Public Service Commission decide?
How Much You Pay on Your Power Bills
Every three years Georgia Power creates a proposal on what rates to charge people each month for electricity services. The PSC holds hearings on the proposed rates and approves them.
Where Your Energy Comes From
Every three years during the Integrated Planning Process, Georgia Power creates a long-term plan for what energy resources they will invest in over the coming years. This plan must be approved by the PSC.
What You Can Do to Save on Energy Usage
Through processes like the Integrated Resource Plan, Georgia Power and the PSC set the terms or expanding residential and commercial rooftop solar, as well as energy efficiency programs.
Featured Energy News
Old McDonald has a Cash Cow
Public Service Commissioner (PSC) Bubba McDonald recently penned an opinion piece to complain about the AJC’s accurate reporting that profits at GA Power’s parent company are up 43% even as customers struggle to pay rising bills. Instead of taking responsibility for...
REPORT: NEW NUCLEAR REACTORS TO COST GEORGIA RATEPAYERS EXTRA $420 ANNUALLY, ON AVERAGE
Most Expensive Electricity on Earth: $20/month Bill Increases Coming After Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Begin Commercial Operation, 7 Years Late and $21 Billion Over Budget ATLANTA – MAY 30, 2024 – Will Georgia’s new reactors at Plant Vogtle be the last nuclear reactors...
Press Release: Calling off Georgia PSC Elections is an attack on our democracy and our clean energy future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8th, 2024 Atlanta, GA: This week, Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger canceled the fall elections for the state’s Public Service Commission. This decision comes after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the current election...
Clean Energy Revolution in Georgia — Celebrating One Year of the Largest Climate Investments in History
Written by Brionté McCorkle July delivered the world’s hottest day on record, and Georgians are feeling the impacts of the climate crisis more than ever before — it’s clearly at our doorstep. But despite the alarm prompted by an unbearably hot summer, this August, we...
Trump Vows to Gut Georgia’s EV Sector, Killing Thousands of Clean Energy Jobs in
the Nation’s EV Capital
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Eden Alem, eden@climatepower.us Trump Vows to Gut Georgia’s EV Sector, Killing Thousands of Clean Energy Jobs in the Nation’s EV Capital WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Donald Trump faces a slew of criminal investigations and indictments, he’s...
GCV Statement on EPA’s Power Plant Rules
GCV Statement on EPA’s Power Plant Rules Georgia Conservation Voters thanks President Biden and Administrator Regan for taking a big step to limit carbon pollution and fight against the climate crisis. Contact: Alexis Greenblatt, Georgia Conservation Voters,...
Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund announces Georgia Electric Membership Cooperative Scorecard Release & Steering Committee Launch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2023 Contact: Abraham Park, Georgia Conservation Voters, abraham@gcvoters.org, 843-230-1491 Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund announces Georgia Electric Membership Cooperative Scorecard Release & Steering Committee...
Plant Vogtle: Georgia’s Radioactive White Elephant?
Southeast of Augusta, perched on Georgia’s eastern border, two huge cooling towers with rising plumes of steam keep the nuclear reactors below from melting down as they produce electricity for much of Georgia. These towers and their reactors (Units 1 and 2) are named...
How the Inflation Reduction Act will catalyze climate action in Georgia
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
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...
Clean Energy for All of Georgia
Clean Energy For All is a grassroots campaign launched by the League of Conservation Voters and its state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement. Add your name to join us as we demonstrate grassroots demand for clean energy and pollution-free communities and encourage state and local lawmakers to break down the barriers to expanding clean energy in Georgia.
