PSC approves plan ordering Georgia Power to add more solar power (Koch Bro. FAIL)

[jpak]

http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2013/07/11/psc-approves-plan-ordering-georgia-power-to-add-more-solar-power

State regulators today approved a plan that would require Georgia Power to use more solar energy - a move the powerful utility, backed by some conservative organizations, fought. The actual impact of the plan passed today by the Public Service Commission - and which could add more than 525 megawatts of solar power in Georgia - must still be analyzed.

But today's hearing and vote capped several weeks of heated debate and questions about solar power's future in Georgia. People on both sides of the issue packed a standing-room only hearing today at the PSC. Demonstrators called for more clean energy at a pro-solar energy rally in front of the Gold Dome. And inside the Capitol, a conservative group warned of financial consequences of expanding solar energy in Georgia.

The day started with roughly 40 pro-solar demonstrators rallying in front of the Gold Dome with signs and chants like "2, 4, 6, 8, solar power can't wait." Demonstrators, which included members of the Sierra Club and Georgia Tea Party Patriots, fanned across Washington Street in front of the Capitol. The group cheered when their enthusiasm was met by honking cars.

"I support clean energy, I support not blowing up the Appalachian Mountains [to obtain coal] and I prefer being on the right side of history," said Chris Theal. Sierra Club volunteer Nina Dutton said she came to the rally because the PSC's vote on solar energy offered an "unusual opportunity to push Georgia Power in the right direction."

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[Thinkingabout]

1. Georgia jus might be the leader in the south and heading in the right direction, Why remain on the

tit of the Koch Industry, solar power is renewed on daily basis and cuts the coal fired generators pollution.

[CurtEastPoint]

2. only the pig Stan Wise voted against

[n2doc]

3. I'm Shocked

I wonder if Governor Crooked Deal can override this? I hope not. We have so much potential for solar here it is ridiculous.

[kristopher]

4. You can bet that Georgia Power isn't giving up.

This is a first step and they will not only work to unwind it but to block any future attempts to expand opportunities for competition.