Utility Dive•about 2 months ago
Regulators approve Georgia Power’s BYO clean resources plan for large loads
Key Takeaway
Georgia's new BYO clean resources plan significantly expands the geographic sourcing options for large loads and developers, allowing out-of-state clean energy projects to serve Georgia Power customers via approved interconnection.
AI Summary
- •Georgia regulators have approved a 'Bring Your Own' (BYO) clean resources plan for large loads served by Georgia Power.
- •The plan allows large power consumers to procure clean energy projects located outside of Georgia.
- •Out-of-state projects must be able to deliver power to Georgia Power under an approved interconnection framework.
- •This policy change expands the geographic scope for clean energy development and procurement for large loads in Georgia.
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Article Content
Eligible projects can be located in other states as long as they can deliver power to Georgia Power under an approved interconnection framework, Jamie Barber of the Georgia Public Service Commission told Utility Dive.