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Clean Energy Investments Are Revitalizing Georgia Communities, Trump Is Promising to Crush Them
Clean energy industries are booming and powering Georgia’s economic growth, while Donald Trump and his Big Oil allies still trying to pull the plug. Since the passage of the clean energy plan, Georgia has benefited from new clean energy projects that have invested $23.9 billion and announced 32,191 jobs across the state, with many more […]
September 19, 2024
Six Things to Know about Harris and Trump’s Climate Records before the DNC
If you’re going to write about climate in your coverage of the Democratic National Convention, the choice between the two candidates couldn’t be more clear. Kamala Harris has a positive vision for the future that will protect all Americans, while Donald Trump’s vision for the future only protects his billionaire pals. Kamala Harris cast the […]
August 19, 2024
ICYMI: AJC: $1.45B Federal Loan Helps Power Up New-Age Solar Plant North of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA—Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.45 billion for Georgia-based solar company Qcells. This is the first solar facility of its kind constructed in the United States in over a decade, a major step in strengthening America’s domestic solar supply chain. “Thanks to Vice President Harris’ deciding vote on the […]
August 9, 2024
Trump’s Visit to Atlanta Highlights What’s at Stake in November: 30,000+ Clean Energy Jobs and Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Atlanta, GA— Today, Donald Trump visited Atlanta, which stands to lose over 30,661 good-paying clean energy jobs right here in Georgia and $23.8 billion in private-sector investment if he wins the presidency in November. These clean energy jobs and investment funds were spurred by the Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy plan, which congressional Republicans have already voted to repeal more than […]
August 3, 2024
Georgia Leads Clean Energy Boom as #1 State for New Clean Energy Jobs
Atlanta, GA — Almost two years after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ clean energy plan is turbocharging the clean energy economy and revitalizing communities across Georgia. President Biden’s clean energy plan has spurred the creation of over 300,000 new jobs nationwide, with Georgia climbing to the number one spot with new […]
June 25, 2024
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investments in Climate Every Day of Earth Week
Atlanta, GA — To commemorate Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration announced a slew of investments and programs aimed at boosting the clean energy economy and protecting our health and environment from the harmful effects of climate change. These accomplishments are directly benefiting the people of Georgia, as outlined below. “President Biden is the most accomplished […]
April 29, 2024
ICYMI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Billion in Solar Power Funding for 900,000 Low-Income Households
Atlanta, GA – On Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration announced 60 grantees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition. These awardees will provide solar energy to 900,000 low-income households in all 50 states while generating an estimated 200,000 jobs as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse […]
April 23, 2024
FACT CHECK: Republican Rep. Carter Claims Conservatives Are Leading on Clean Energy in Georgia, Despite Opposing the Clean Energy Plan
Washington, D.C. – In an op-ed for the Washington Times, Georgia Representative Earl “Buddy” Carter wrote, “Red states, including Georgia, are proof that conservatives are best positioned to lead on clean energy and climate change.” In fact, Rep. Carter voted against the clean energy plan in 2022, and since then congressional Republicans have pledged to kill President Biden’s […]
April 18, 2024
Georgia Public Service Commission Votes to Increase Use of Fossil Fuels Amid Clean Energy Boom, Threatening Clean Energy Economy in Georgia
Atlanta, GA — Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which includes three brand new turbines to be powered with oil and natural gas. The plan also includes funding to keep coal-fired power plants open until 2035, instead of closing them by 2028 as originally planned. This […]
April 16, 2024
Georgia Republicans Want to Repeal the Clean Energy Plan, Do They Want to Give the Money Back?
Washington, D.C. — During last night’s State of the Union, President Biden called out the MAGA Congressional Republicans who voted against his clean energy plan but touted the investments, projects, and jobs pouring into their districts thanks to the law. MAGA congressional Republicans have pledged to kill President Biden’s clean energy plan at least 31 times — begging […]
March 8, 2024