GEORGIA POWER'S GREEN ENERGY PROGRAM
GSEA is now partnering with Georgia Power (GP) to co-market its Green Energy Program to GSEA Members.
ACTION ALERT: GSEA is encouraging each member to purchase, at least, one (1) block of Green Energy with Solar. One (1) block of 100 kWh will cost $5.00 per month and consist of 50% solar PV and 50% landfill gas.
HOW DO YOU SIGN-UP?
Not purchasing Green Energy
Biomass / Solar
50%/50%
$5.00/ month
If you are already purchasing Georgia Power's Premium Green Energy product, you don't have to do anything. Georgia Power will contact you to make sure you agree with the increase in price from $4.50 to $5.00.
- Make sure to identify GSEA as the organization that referred you to the program
- WEBSITE: Select GSEA from the pull-down in the Referral Code section.
- PHONE: Make sure to identify GSEA as the organization who referred you.
- WHAT IF I AM NOT A GEORGIA POWER CUSTOMER?
| GreenPower EMC |
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| Resources Used |
Landfill gas, agricultural waste, SunPower for Schools, & Low-impact Hydro |
| Cost |
$4.50 per month for one (1) block of 100 kWh |
| Contact |
http://www.greenpoweremc.com/communicators.aspx |
| TVA | |
| Resoures Used | Solar, Wind, & Landfill Methane |
| Cost | $4.00 per month for one (1) block of 150 kWh |
| Contact
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http://www.tva.gov/greenpowerswitch/ |
- CAPACITY: The Public Service Commission (PSC) voted unanimously, 5-0, to increase the total amount purchased from 1.5 MW to 2.5 MW.
- FUTURE MONTHLY ELECTRIC BILL INCREASES: The PSC will soon be voting to approve an increase on monthly electric bills that for the average residential customer = $6.98/month.
- CERTIFIED ENERGY: All three (3) of the programs offered by utilities in Georgia are Green-e Certified. For more information, http://www.green-e.org/
RESIDENTIAL:
- Federal Incentives: 30% of total system cost as an Investment Tax Credit
- State Incentive: 35% of total system cost as a State Tax Credit up to $10,500
- Power Premium from Utility: Georgia Power and many of the EMCs that service Georgia now offer incentives including a rebate for installing solar as well as paying a premium for the power generated.
COMMERCIAL:
- Federal Incentives: 30% of total system cost as a Grant or Investment Tax Credit
- State Incentive: 35% of total system cost as a Grant or State Tax Credit (this is subject to federal tax)
- Power Premium from Utility: Georgia Power and several of the EMCs that service Georgia now offer incentives either as rebates or by paying a premium for the power generated.
- Bonus Depreciation: Commercial customers can take advantage of accelerated depreciation for solar property. In the first year, you can depreciate between 60 - 100% of the basis in the property.
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