Why did Georgia Power 'in good faith' support community solar?
Following years of pushback from a utility that was “adamantly opposed” to community solar, Georgia Power agreed to work “in good faith” to enable a path forward for community solar and Solar for All. A rooftop solar installation in Hiram, Georgia. Image: Deidra Hodges
Did Georgia Power modify a solar-plus-storage pilot program?
A rooftop solar installation in Hiram, Georgia. Image: Deidra Hodges Georgia Power agreed to modify its customer-sited solar-plus-storage pilot program, according to a document obtained by pv magazine USA.
Will Georgia Power support community solar?
Georgia Power’s agreement to provide support for community solar does not mention whether it would enable private developers to own community solar projects, nor does it provide any other details to what the program would entail. However, to Bates, the agreement is good news.
Does Georgia Power have a size cap for distributed solar+storage?
Georgia Power had restrictive size caps for distributed solar+storage, and limited access for multifamily and low-income customers under the Solar for All program, Russ Bates, founder and CEO of NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions, who testified in front of the commission earlier this year, told pv magazine USA.
Is Georgia Power receptive to community solar?
While Georgia Power has historically pushed back against community solar, Bates said, “ Georgia Power seems to be receptive to community solar.” Georgia Power needs more electrons, he said.
Is Georgia a good state for solar?
However, Georgia ranks in the bottom ten for distributed solar like rooftop residential, commercial and industrial, and community solar. In November, Georgia’s House of Representatives Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Ad Hoc Committee held another offseason meeting for solar advocates and Georgia Power to rehash the running debate.
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