Georgia power energy sources. In todays world innovative and sustainable energy solutions are more pertinent than ever. 35 georgia power georgia powers new vogtle units approximately 79 complete press release august 30 2019. Eia georgia electricity profile 2017 table 5 electric power industry generation by primary energy source 1990 through 2017.
35 georgia power georgia powers new vogtle units approximately 79 complete press release august 30 2019. The companies receive all the renewable energy credits from these projects which they may use to serve customers with wind energy or sell to third parties for the benefit of customers. Natural gas accounted for 41 of georgias net electricity generation in 2018 the states four operating nuclear reactors accounted for 26 coal accounted for 25 and renewable energy including hydroelectric power contributed 8.
In our role as stewards of our environment georgia power has invested significantly in cleaner emissions technology and the expansion of alternative energy sources like solar and nuclear power. The company is an investor owned tax paying utility serving 23 million customers in 155 of 159 counties in georgia. Alabama power and georgia power have purchased or plan to buy more than 900 megawatts of wind generation from oklahoma and kansas.
Georgia power is the largest subsidiary of southern company one of the nations largest generators of electricity. Eia electric power monthly february 2019 tables 13b 19b. Georgia ranks second in the nation in densified biomass fuel manufacturing capacity and is a leading wood.
Georgia powers rates remain well below the national average. Eia electric power monthly february 2019 tables 13b 19b. Georgia power is committed to advancing solar technology and using reliable cost effective renewable energy sources that work best in our state.
With bioenergy projected to pump over 5 billion into the state economy over the next 10 years georgia is committed to helping manufacturers and tech companies build a strong ecosystem of renewable solar and clean energy solutions. Power generated from current coal resources is an important part of georgia powers diversified generation portfolio. The wind purchases from blue canyon are another demonstration of georgia powers commitment to add renewable resources to its portfolio in a cost effective manner that does not put upward pressure on rates and will provide enough electricity to power more than 50000.
Eia georgia electricity profile 2017 table 5 electric power industry generation by primary energy source 1990 through 2017.