Member Benefits
The Georgia Solar Energy Association (GA Solar) supports the development of a robust solar industry in Georgia through advocacy, education and outreach. We are primarily a membership dues supported organization. Member dues go directly into advocacy, education and outreach to grow solar in Georgia.
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Membership Levels (Note: Dues Renew on a rolling calendar from the date of initial membership)
Individual/ Student = $50 per year // This level is designed for solar homeowners/businesses, students and individuals without a for-profit connection to the GA Solar Industry.
NGO/ Educational/ Government = $150 per year // This level is designed for non-profit corporations, educational institutions (community, K-12 and Higher Ed) and local governments, Federal/State and Local agencies.
Corporate Levels // These levels are based on annual revenues.
Revenue up to $100k annually = $500 per year
Revenues between $100k and $1M annually = $1,000 per year
Revenues between $1M and $5M annually = $2,000 per year
Revenues between $5M and $20M annually = $5,000 year
Revenues above $20M annually = $8,000 per year
Sponsorship of GA Solar Events and Activities
GA Solar offers customized event and activity sponsorships to enhance your exposure to other members and businesses. For information on specific sponsorship opportunities visit the Events Calendar (ADD HYPERLINK) or E-mail us at [email protected]
We depend on membership and sponsorship contributions to make our work possible.
Current and recent accomplishments include
- Advocates for solar-friendly legislation to promote "monthly netting", elimination of discriminatory fees on solar customers, and more transparency from utilities regarding customers electricity usage.
- Intervening in the Public Service Commission 2022 Integrated Resource Plan and Rate Case to expand "monthly netting".
- Advocate for further solar consumer protections for Georgia customers.
- Quarterly webinars and events to advocate and promote more solar-friendly policies in Georgia.
- Working with other advocates and the City of Atlanta to create an expedited solar permitting process.
- Hosted the second-largest Women in Solar Energy event in the nation in the first Georgia celebration of opportunities for women in the solar industry.
- Established the Southern Solar Summit, now in its eighth year, as the premiere regional showcase for solar industry information and policy.
- Created an eNewsletter that gives regular updates on solar news and trends to recipients in all 159 Georgia counties.
- Offers daily updates on solar news from around the nation on Facebook (@georgiasolar) and Twitter (@GASolar).
- Serves as the go-to resource for media on the solar perspective in Georgia, and provides policy information and updates to members and sponsors.
In addition to the Southern Solar Summit (coming again soon in 2022!), GA Solar annually hosts the Women in Solar Energy (WISE) event (February), the Solar Swings Golf Outing (April) and our popular holiday event (December) where we present the Solar Advocate Award. GA Solar also hosts quarterly member meetings and mixers that help members and sponsors stay connected and informed about latest solar trends and developments.
We appreciate our sponsors and supporters. Their contributions make our work possible and support the growth of Georgia’s solar industry.
The Georgia Solar Energy Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and your support is tax deductible to the extent allowed under the law.
Interested in becoming a member or sponsor?
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