Georgia EMCs
Georgia’s electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are member-owned, not-for-profit utilities that serve approximately 4.4 million of Georgia’s 10 million residents and 73 percent of the state’s land area. Georgia’s EMCs employ more than 6,000 workers and operate by far the largest distribution network in the state, with 194,867 miles of electric power lines.
People Empowered for Clean Energy in Georgia (PECEG) is a group of historically under-represented member-owners from across the state working together to provide education, support, and organizing tools to member-owners. PECEG supports local community-driven efforts to diversify EMC leadership, lower bills, work towards a just transition to clean energy, and ensure Georgia EMCs are adhering to the 7 Coop Principles. The Committee has a both/and approach and simultaneously works toward statewide reforms because we are stronger when we work together.
PSC Accountability
Georgia Power uses fossil fuels, especially natural gas (48%), and coal (15%). Most recently, the PSC voted to approve a Georgia Powers Integrated Resource Plan, allowing the monopoly to continue using coal and natural gas instead of prioritizing clean, affordable alternatives.
As Georgians are concerned about climate change, environmental justice, and energy affordability, the PSC is a commission that can no longer be ignored!