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Georgia Wildfire Resources - April 2026

Georgia Wildfire Resources - April 2026

Our hearts go out to our friends in South Georgia, and to everyone affected by the wildfires in The Peach State. We're sharing some local resources to help...
Solar Power and Wind Farms: Drought-Proof Crops

Solar Power and Wind Farms: Drought-Proof Crops

Wind and solar farms do not use water to generate electricity. Unlike coal, nuclear, and some natural gas power plants, wind power and solar power do not need...
Public Service Commissions 101 - Introduction

Public Service Commissions 101 - Introduction

Public Service Commissions shape the prices, service quality, and reliability for the energy you rely on every day. This page puts you in the loop, showing you who...

Who Sets the Rates? Understanding and Engaging with Public Service Commissions in the Southeast

At a time when energy landscapes are evolving daily, decisions being made in rooms at the Public Service Commission level and beyond have real-world implications on affordability, reliability and economic opportunities. For ratepayers and stakeholders, staying informed about these types of...

How Much Does Your Utility Profit from Your Energy Bill?

Ever wondered how much do utilities profit from your electric bill? A new calculator - backed by a report on how utility profits work and what the data shows about profit margins - will show you.  Calculator link: https://energyandpolicy.org/utilityprofittracker/ Every year, residential and...

“Sine Do or Die:” The Final Stretch of the 2026 Georgia Legislative Session

The Georgia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die around 1:00am on Friday, April 3. The last two weeks of session was full of back and forth fighting between the House & Senate on various priorities including the FY 2027 State Budget, dueling...

Marching into Spring: Qualifying Week & Crossover Day

March brings about the official start of what will most likely be a lively campaign season, full of ‘barbecues & barking’ in the State of Georgia. This week, candidate qualifying brings campaign hopefuls for federal and state offices all across the...

Powering Georgia

Powering Georgia is a nonpartisan coalition of Georgians united to identify, engage, and empower voices across the state who support utility-scale renewable energy developments. Our mission is simple: accelerate clean energy growth in Georgia by finding and connecting landowners, farmers, business leaders, and community stakeholders who understand that a modern, reliable grid requires local, scalable solutions.

If you share a bold vision for a Georgia where clean energy is homegrown, reliable, and genuinely benefits every community, Powering Georgia invites you to join us. This is about real progress, real collaboration, and real results—together, we will drive the energy future Georgia deserves.

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Challenge Misinformation

Powering Georgia partners with communities across the state to counter misinformation about renewable energy and to support community leaders in crafting clear, practical language for advocating when wind or solar projects come to their areas.

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Coalition Building

Powering Georgia believes lasting change comes from uniting communities, policymakers, and industry partners to advocate for transparent, evidence-based renewable energy policies. By forming broad coalitions across the state, we advance practical, affordable power solutions that protect everyday Georgians.

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Take Action

Powering Georgia champions policies that grow renewable energy and shield the industry from harmful legislation. We work to ensure practical siting guidelines, reliable bonding standards, and clear decommissioning processes so projects can thrive in communities across the state.