ATLANTA – In a victory for Georgia consumers and the clean energy economy, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve a solar resource plan that should result in an increase in Georgia Power’s solar energy procurement by 6 to 9 gigawatts through 2035 and add 500 megawatts of battery storage to the energy grid. When paired with solar, energy storage can keep the lights on reliably, even during extreme weather conditions and spikes in electricity demand.
In addition to the solar and storage buildout, the PSC voted unanimously to create a collaborative “Distributed Generation Working Group.” The group — which will be composed of representatives from utilities, the solar industry, and PSC staff — will develop recommendations for growing the distributed energy market in Georgia.
“It’s extremely heartening to see the Commission prioritize growth of…
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