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Georgia Tells Rivian: You Can’t Sell Electric Trucks Here
The State of Georgia will not let Rivian sell its electric vehicles directly to its customers within the state. There were initially two bills moving through the legislature to solve this problem, but neither bill passed. Currently, the auto dealer franchise law in several states prohibits direct-to-consumer sales of cars, … [continued]
Georgia Republicans Think Rivian Plant Will Destroy The Local Ecosystem
Georgia Republicans think that the new Rivian electric truck factory will destroy local ecosystems and harm the community. It may seem strange that Republicans would suddenly care about the environment, a topic that they’ve dismissed before, but in actuality, they don’t. They are just pretending to for the sake of … [continued]
Georgia to See 3,000+ Jobs from Build Back Better Act
ATLANTA, GA — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Georgia. The Senate’s passage of the Build Back Better Act would bring these climate and economic benefits … [continued]
Just In Time For Infrastructure Week, Georgia Solar Industry Awakens From Slumber
With the infrastructure bill finally in the rear view mirror, the solar industry is still missing one key piece of the puzzle.
NREL Announces Plans To Collaborate With Georgia Institute of Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Georgia Institute of Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bolster the interactions, collaborations, and joint scientific output of both institutions. The purpose of the MOU is to leverage the expansive capabilities and infrastructure of both … [continued]
Op-Ed by Georgia Commissioner Tim Echols: The Future of Georgia is Electric
Commissioner Tim Echols of the State of Georgia Public Service Commission penned an op-ed and invited us to share it. Before I do, I want to give a little bit of background on Commissioner Echols. I met him during a Tesla parade event back in December where we were trying … [continued]
Georgia Power Plans to Add 2,260 MW of Renewables by 2025
On National Solar Appreciation Day, Georgia Power announced that it is adding 2,260 megawatts (MW) of renewables to its energy mix by 2025. The company noted that solar is expected to make up a majority of its renewable resource growth and that currently it has more than 2,500 MW of … [continued]
Georgia Commissioner Tim Echols Explores Rivian At Georgia State Capitol
Rivian Automotive dropped by the Georgia State Capitol building on Tuesday, March 2nd, and Georgia’s Public Service Commission Vice Chair, Tim Echols, was able to explore Rivian’s prototype of its R1T electric pickup truck. Commissioner Echols, who I met during the Tesla parade event last December, is an advocate for … [continued]
From Georgia To Farming For Rocket Algae Biofuel On Mars
Now that the Georgia runoff is over, can we finally talk about farming for algae biofuel on Mars to make sustainable rocket fuel?
