THE STATE OF THE CLEAN ENERGY BOOM IN GEORGIA
The 29,472 (and counting) new clean energy jobs across Georgia.
March 7, 2024
WHY GEORGIA NEEDS THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT NOW
Critical climate and clean energy investments will create millions of good-paying jobs, lower energy costs for families, invest in disadvantaged communities and reduce climate pollution. Not only are Georgians demanding climate action now, with 76% of registered voters supporting Congressional action on climate change, they are experiencing the devastating impacts of climate change. In 2020, Tropical Storm Zeta alone cost Georgia more than $22 million, demonstrating precisely why Congress must act now and pass the Inflation Reduction Act to secure Georgia’s future. Here’s why Georgia needs the climate investments in the Inflation Reduction Act now:
February 28, 2024
Georgia Clean Energy Plan Benefits
Georgia faces dire consequences from climate change, including extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding. Federal climate action, including funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), is helping Georgia minimize these impacts and prepare for a clean energy future.
February 9, 2024
MEMO: Georgia Latinos, Climate Change, and the Biden Administration’s Clean Energy Plan
BSP Research recently conducted a survey of Latinos in Georgia on behalf of Climate Power and GALEO. The survey included interviews with a total of 500 Latinos across the state. The purpose of the survey was to measure awareness and favorability of the Biden Administration’s Clean Energy Plan and to evaluate economic elements that resonate the most with Latinos in Georgia.
November 15, 2023
Georgia Clean Energy Boom Report
Passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has kicked America’s clean energy sector into high gear, transforming Georgia into a solar and electric vehicle battery manufacturing powerhouse. Across the state, new clean energy projects have already spurred $21.9 billion in investment, the 2nd highest in the nation, and created or moved forward over 19,100 good-paying clean energy jobs, the 4th most in the country. Since the IRA’s passage, 29 new clean energy projects have been announced or moved forward in Georgia, ranking 2nd in the nation, with projects spanning four sectors – solar, batteries, electric vehicles, and other clean technologies. In Georgia’s rural communities, companies have announced $1.46 billion in investment and the creation of 2,414 good-paying clean energy jobs. The IRA will continue to accelerate the clean energy jobs boom while lowering energy costs for families, investing in disadvantaged communities, and reducing climate pollution across the state.
November 1, 2023
Herschel Walker’s Top 5 Absurd Climate Statements
"Don’t We Have Enough Trees Around Here?”
December 1, 2022
BREAKING: As Senate Moves on Clean Energy Legislation, Exxon & Chevron Q2 Earnings Show Unprecedented Profiteering, Placing Target on GA GOP Allies
Today, in important context for the politics at play around the Inflation Reduction Act, ExxonMobil and Chevron reported a Q2 profit margin higher than any in their history – a 273% and 247% increase in profits, respectively, over the same period last year. The profits, which totaled $17.5 billion and $11.4 billion, were collected at a time when […]
July 29, 2022
BREAKING: Hess’ Q2 Earnings Show Unprecedented Profiteering While Georgians Suffer
Today, Hess reported a Q2 profit margin higher than any in its history. The profits, which totalled $667 million, were collected over at a time of skyrocketing gas and energy prices, with the national average for gasoline topping $5 for the first time in history in June. The new earnings report shows without a shadow of […]
July 27, 2022