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News Articles: clean energy

Wind turbines, of the Block Island Wind Farm, tower over the water on October 14, 2016 off the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island.

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  • Energy

Biden's offshore wind plan could create thousands of jobs, but challenges remain

When President Biden talks about tackling climate change, he talks about economic opportunities. Offshore wind promises to provide many opportunities, but it's not for everyone.

January 24, 2023
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By:
  • H.J. Mai
Georgia Power natural gas plant in Smyrna, Plant McDonough, seen in this undated photo.

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Regional utility coalition seeks federal funding for hydrogen hub

Utilities from six Southeastern states have formed a coalition to seek federal funding aimed at furthering research into hydrogen as a source of energy.

November 11, 2022
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  • Orlando Montoya
6-Acre Solar Farm Will Soon be Constructed in East Georgia

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Giant solar farms proving a mixed bag for rural Georgia

Runoff from a growing number of giant solar farms polluting rivers and streams in rural South Georgia is becoming a major concern, an official with the state Environmental Protection Division said Monday.

October 25, 2022
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  • Dave Williams

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Report says many utilities are slow-walking clean energy goals

A report released this week by the Sierra Club faults dozens of utilities that provide a major chunk of U.S. electric generation for failing to speed up their decarbonization efforts. Georgia Power is among them.

October 06, 2022
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  • Robert Zullo
Chris Carnevale of SACE; Chatham County Commissioner Aaron “Adot Whitely; AJ Jeanty of Creative Solar; and Savannah Alderman Nick Palumbo

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Savannah-area officials plan to use climate incentives in Inflation Reduction Act

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act doesn’t have “climate” in its name but it’s expected to bring an estimated $180 million of investment in large-scale clean power generation and storage to Georgia by 2030 and add almost 110,000 clean energy jobs in the state.

September 06, 2022
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  • Mary Landers
A proposed new law would generate more solar power from Georgia rooftops

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  • Energy

Public Service Commission To Consider Rooftop Solar Power Limits

Georgia Power is nearing its limit on residential solar panels. Environmental groups want to expand the program.

June 30, 2021
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  • Emily Jones
Polk County will soon have a third solar farm in operation

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  • Energy

Report Finds 100% Renewable Energy Feasible In Georgia

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy has mapped out ways for Georgia Power's parent company to switch to renewable energy by 2035.

June 17, 2021
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  • Emily Jones
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the media about the cruise industry during a press conference at PortMiami in April. DeSantis faces criticism for failing to do all he could on Florida's biggest environmental threat: climate change.

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Ron DeSantis Pushes Coastal 'Resilience' While Doing Little To Tackle Climate Change

The Florida governor has made the environment a priority, dedicating millions to water quality and coastal infrastructure. But critics say he ignores the biggest threat: carbon emissions.

May 05, 2021
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By:
  • Amy Green and
  • James Bruggers

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