Oppenheimer Commends Solar Initiative

A newly formed independent solar energy coalition has proposed a 90-megawatt solar energy venture, targeted at replacing two coal-fired power plants on the cusp of retirement near Milledgeville, Ga. Today Steve Oppenheimer, candidate for the Public Service Commission, voiced his support of such a proposal.

“Any project that would help diversify and strengthen Georgia’s energy portfolio, lower consumers power bills and create the twenty-first century jobs we need, is one I can eagerly get behind,” Oppenheimer said. “I commend the innovation and boldness in working to keep power rates low, while further expanding our energy portfolio from a measly three percent clean energy, something incumbent Commissioner Chuck Eaton has failed to do during his time in office.”

Oppenheimer applauds the solar utility for the proposal, but says more progress must continue being made to ensure Georgia has a secure energy future.

The $320 million project has already gained significant traction, but under the current law enforced by the PSC, Georgia Solar Utilities is prohibited from competing with Georgia Power or any other utility in the state.

Steve Oppenheimer is a former small business owner, the proud father of three adult sons, and a long-time community activist focused on energy and national security. Steve lives in Sandy Springs, GA. www.steveforgeorgia.com