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The following news clips highlight Georgia involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
August 26, 2009
Biomass Power Catches Fire in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire
Biomass power is gaining momentum throughout the United States, including new and revamped power projects in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire. Many of the projects involve converting existing coal-fired power plants to burn biomass for part or all of their energy supply. More
July 6, 2009
Obama Administration Awards More than $153 Million for State Energy Programs in Seven States and Territories
DOE delivered more than $153 million in Recovery Act funding on July 6 to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding was awarded under DOE's State Energy Program. More
March 25, 2009
Georgia Power Wins Approval to Switch Coal Plant to Biomass Power
Georgia Power Company has earned approval to convert a coal-fired power plant to burn wood chips instead. The power plant will generate 96 megawatts of renewable energy by mid-2012, demonstrating the significant potential for biomass power in the Southeast. More
May 19, 2008
Offshore Wind and Ocean Energy Testing Allowed Off Five States' Coasts
Areas located off the coasts of California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and New Jersey have been designated by The U.S. Department of Interior's Minerals Management Service for testing new wind power, wave energy, and ocean current technologies. More
November 7, 2007
Range Fuels Breaks Ground on Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Plant
Range Fuels, Inc. broke ground on one the nation's first commercial cellulosic ethanol plants on November 6th. The biorefinery is one of six to receive DOE funding. Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman attended the groundbreaking and noted the importance of the future facility. More
November 5, 2007
Georgia's First E85 Station Opens in Atlanta Area
Georgia has opened its first E85 station at a Texaco Food Mart in Smyrna, about 15 miles northwest of Atlanta. General Motors, CleanFUEL Distribution, SP Petroleum, and Indore Oil all contributed to the effort. More
April 30, 2007
Georgia Utility Signs Purchase Agreement for 25 Megawatts of Biomass Power
Georgia Power recently signed a contract with Greenleaf Environmental Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Biomass Gas & Electric, LLC, to purchase 25 megawatts of renewable power. The agreement significantly expands renewable power capacity in Georgia and comes as a result of the utility adding flexibility to its approach to contracting with renewable power generators. More
February 26, 2007
Former President Carter Welcomes Biodiesel Plant to Plains, Georgia
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Alterra Bioenergy have announced that the company will build a biodiesel refinery in Plains, Georgia. The plant will produce fuel from local crops, boosting the regional farm economy. More
February 8, 2007
Georgia Announces Plans for Nation’s First Wood-Chip Ethanol Plant
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced February 7 that Range Fuels, Inc., a Colorado-based cellulosic ethanol company, will build a wood-based cellulosic ethanol plant in Treutlen County. The facility will be the nation’s first wood-to- ethanol plant built on a commercial scale. More
