Georgia power solar block. To help meet our customers growing electricity needs georgia power is committed to using reliable cost effective renewable energy sources that work best in our state. Georgia power continues to grow renewable energy in georgia through its new customer connected solar program ccsp a 25 megawatt mw distributed generation customer sited program. Georgia power is the largest subsidiary of southern company one of the nations largest generators of electricity.
The company is an investor owned tax paying utility serving 23 million customers in 155 of 159 counties in georgia. Georgia powers community solar program costs 2499 per 1 kilowatt kw block per month. Georgia was given an f for net metering.
Solar power in georgia on rooftops can provide 31 of all electricity used in georgia. Georgia public service commission made up entirely of elected republicans approves georgia powers biggest increase in solar energy and cuts coal. Community solar gives residential customers who subscribe the opportunity to earn an energy credit on their bill based on actual solar energy production at georgia powers community solar facilities.
You are eligible for one block regardless of your monthly usage. Georgia powers rates remain well below the national average. If you would like to purchase more than one block your individual allocation will be calculated based on your energy usage for the 12 months prior to enrollment.
The future of solar is bright in georgia and georgia power is leading the way in making our state a national leader in solar energy. For ease of explanation a 1000 kw ie. Net metering is limited to 100 kw for non residential consumers and 10 kw for residential consumers up to 02 of previous years peak demand.
Thats why certain 501c3 organizations can apply for a georgia power grant. Georgia power is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. To help meet our customers growing electricity needs georgia power is committed to using reliable cost effective and renewable energy sources that work best in our state.
Georgia power is leading the way in making our state a national leader in solar energy. The states first solar community is located at weatherford place in roswell. Find out if you qualify.