As part of its Integrated Resources Plan, Georgia Power is looking to get approval for 525 MW of renewable energy. The Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) is the body which will make the decision about the utility’s renewable energy plan. If approved, Georgia Power will hold auctions for the development of … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. How far have we come since the 2006 documentary Who Killed The Electric Car, an astute film nominated for Best Documentary Environmental Media Awards (2006) and many other awards? The film won and was a finalist for several big awards, partly because of how disappointing the … [continued]
Originally published on Cost of Solar. By bringing together three solar programs in one online platform, Solar CrowdSource is looking to reduce the cost of solar in Georgia, while also making this renewable and sustainable energy source more accessible to residents in every community in the state. The newly … [continued]
In step with the rapidly changing business infrastructure of energy utilities, Georgia Power has announced the launch of a new solar sales and installation service for customers, beginning July 1. As an unregulated offering, the program is being administered by Georgia Power Energy Services, a business unit that provides customers … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Making it easier and more affordable to install rooftop solar systems on homes, businesses, government and military properties, and nonprofits and churches across the state, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law the Solar Power Free Market Financing Act. Representing a welcome change in … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Georgia Power, an important regional energy company, recently revealed the addition of 32 new plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) Chevy Volts to its fleet at a ceremony in Atlanta, according to recent reports. This new fleet of Chevy Volts will be used by Georgia Power employees out … [continued]
Solar power never faced an outright ban in Georgia, but for consumers, the upfront costs made solar power installations unaffordable. Residents have been prohibited from signing contracts such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), which allow solar installers to cover those costs in return for selling electricity back to a local … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Georgia’s House and Senate have passed a bill that would eliminate the state’s $5,000 zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) tax credit and also put a $200/year road usage fee on electric vehicles. Oy, not good news. The bill hasn’t been signed into law yet, and if you want to fight against … [continued]
Removal of the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Tax Credit in Georgia would subtract $252 million from the state’s economy over the next 16 years, as well as make the state more susceptible to problems accompanying volatile oil/gas prices, according to a new study from Keybridge Research. The rather blunt warning … [continued]
Georgia’s long ban on solar leases may finally be approaching its end, with third-party financing for on-site residential and commercial solar arrays possibly set to become legal once again, according to recent reports. The news is based on a bill introduced by a Republican state representative, no less. The bill introduced … [continued]
