Georgia
Politics
New Dem regulators plan to take on Georgia Power’s data center gas boom
For the first time in 30 years, the state’s utility commission will have a Democratic majority — and they’re targeting Georgia Power’s costly fossil gas buildout.
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Electrification
This group-buy campaign makes it easier to switch to induction cooking
In Georgia and North Carolina, an electrification initiative has teamed up with startup Electra to lower the tech’s upfront cost and avoid expensive wiring upgrades.By Elizabeth Ouzts .
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Politics
Solar industry spends to flip control of Georgia utility commission
The nation's leading solar trade group is supporting two Democratic candidates who could make a pro-solar majority on the Georgia Public Service Commission.By Julian Spector .
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Clean energy manufacturing
How Qcells’ Georgia factory is surviving US solar policy whiplash
American solar manufacturers are navigating shifting federal policies on tariffs and tax credits, all while demand for their product continues to grow.By Emily Jones, Grist .
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Solar
New Qcells plant doubles current US capacity to make solar cells
The company’s Cartersville, Georgia, factory is the largest of its kind in the nation — and it just started producing the key solar panel component.By Julian Spector .
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Data centers
Georgia Power will now let data centers bring their own clean energy
Large customers served by Georgia Power will soon be able to secure new solar and battery projects. But will that help reduce reliance on new gas plants?By Jeff St. John .
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Utilities
Georgia’s lame-duck utility commission OKs massive, pricey gas buildout
Critics fear Georgia Power’s $16.3 billion investment in fossil-gas plants and batteries will jack up customers’ bills if data centers don’t show up as forecasted.By Jeff St. John .
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Clean energy
Georgia hashes out plan to let data centers build their own clean energy
The long-sought program could ease cost and climate risks — especially if it lets renewable energy secured by tech giants avert a big buildout of gas plants.By Jeff St. John .
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Politics
The key elections to watch for energy and climate
Rising power bills, offshore wind, and data centers are all hot topics in these elections happening next week.By Kathryn Krawczyk .
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Utilities
Energy bills are rising nationwide. In Georgia, they’re on the ballot.
Critics claim the state's utility regulator is too passive. Two Democratic challengers say they’ll change that — and push for more cheap, clean energy.By Jeff St. John .
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Politics
Buddy Carter, GOP rep from Georgia, on solar power, EVs, and nuclear
Congressman Carter joined Canary Media at a live event to discuss his vote on the "big, beautiful bill" that would roll back clean energy tax incentives.By Canary Staff .
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