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In This Toolkit
Web Resources
Local Media
State Contacts
Select Energy Projects
State’s Utilities
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WEB RESOURCES
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DSIRE Energy Initiatives -- Georgia
Georgia Economic Recovery Website
Georgia Public Utilities Commission
Georgia ARRA-funded Energy Projects
LOCAL MEDIA
WABE
· Smart grid money fro Georgia
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GlobalAtlanta.com
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Savannah Morning News
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The Weekly
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Examiner.com
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Atlanta Progressive News
STATE CONTACTS
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Division of Energy Resources
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
233 Peachtree Street, NE
Harris Tower, Suite 900
Atlanta, GA 30303-1727
Phone: 404.584.1000
Fax: 404.584.1069
Website: www.gefa.org/Index.aspx?page=32
David Gipson
Director
404.584.1007 fax: 404.584.1008
dgipson@gefa.ga.gov
Julie Harrison
Research Manager
404-584-1029 fax: 404-584-1030
Julie@gefa.ga.gov
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SELECT ENERGY PROJECTS
State energy program
Allotted state funds: $82,495,000
- These funds will be awarded through an open application. Criteria may include, but will not be limited to, estimates of job creation/retention, other economic benefits, energy saved, renewable energy generated, and other cost/benefit information. GEFA is not accepting applications at this time. The application process will not begin until the US Department of Energy has awarded ARRA funds to GEFA. This award is expected no sooner than July 12, 2009.
Contact:
energy@gefa.ga.gov
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Weatherization Assistance Program
Anticipated state allocated funds: $124,756,312
- The ARRA provides a significant increase in funding for weatherization services and it increases the maximum amount that may be spent to $6500 per household. Eligible providers include local community action agencies, city and county government entities, as well as other nonprofit agencies. GA expects to receive federal funds on July 12, 2009.
Contact:
Cherry Ivey
404-584-1049
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Potential funding for Georgia: $45,556,900 for large communities directly from USDOE and at least 60% of $21,630,700, for small communities through GEFA
- The purposes of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program are to reduce fossil fuel emissions, decrease total energy consumption, improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other energy consuming sectors, spur economic growth, and create and/or retain jobs. Cities with population less than 35,000 and counties with population less than 200,000 will apply directly to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. Cities and counties with populations above 35,000 and 200,000 respectively will apply to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Contact:
Brian Williamson
404-679-1587
brian.williamson@dca.ga.gov
UTILITIES
Regulatory Authority:
Georgia Public Service Commission
Private Companies:
Georgia Power Co
The Georgia Public Service Commission does not have ratemaking authority over the following covered electric utilities:
Cooperatives:
Altamaha Electric Member Corp
Amicalola Electric Member Corp
Blue Ridge Mountain E M C***
Carroll Electric Member Corp
Central Georgia EMC
Cobb Electric Membership Corp
Colquitt Electric Membership Corp
Coweta-Fayette EMC
Diverse Power Incorporated
Flint Electric Membership Corp
GreyStone Power Corporation
Hart Electric Member Corp
Jackson Electric Member Corp
Jefferson Energy Cooperative
North Georgia El Member Corp
Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp
Satilla Rural Elec Member Corp
Sawnee Elec Membership Corp
Snapping Shoals El Member Corp
Walton Electric Member Corp
Municipals:
Albany Water Gas & Light Comm
City of Cartersville
City of Chattanooga
City of La Grange
City of Marietta
City of Sylvania
City of Thomasville
Dalton Utilities
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