Why does Georgia need a comprehensive energy plan?

“As our state continues to grow and thrive, the approval of this comprehensive plan helps to ensure we have the resources and programs we need to reliably and economically meet the future energy needs of our customers,” said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.

Can Georgia Power customers elect to have their service lines underground?

Yes, Georgia Power customers can elect to have their service lines undergrounded, but the customer is responsible for the cost of elective undergrounding.

Does Georgia Power have a substation?

Georgia Power has maintained a substation on this site for decades, providing electricity to numerous residential, commercial, industrial, and public customers in the area. Rebuilding and expanding the existing electrical substation, high-voltage transmission lines, and low voltage distribution circuits. Burke, Jefferson, Warren and McDuffie.

What is Georgia Power's new energy plan?

Georgia Power on Tuesday said the plan will enable continued investment in existing power plants, modernization of the state’s hydroelectric fleet, and expansion of its renewable and battery storage portfolio, which it envisions will bring total renewable capacity to 11,000 MW and add more than 1,500 MW of battery storage by 2035.

Does Georgia Power have a resource strategy for 2035?

The agreement establishes Georgia Power’s resource strategy through 2035, approving the extension of operations at Plant Scherer Unit 3 (a 648-MW coal unit) and Plant Gaston Units 1–4 and A (566 MW of combined oil and gas capacity) beyond December 31, 2028.

How much clearance does Georgia Power need?

We typically requires a 15- to 30-foot clearance, depending on the type of line located in your area. If needed, trees are pruned by professional tree contractors. Georgia Power prunes trees to industry standards that were developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).