ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today
introduces Georgia Power Simple Solar
™, the company's latest solar energy program
for customers. Simple Solar is a new voluntary option for
Georgians who want to support solar energy, but are unable or
choose not to install a solar system at their home or business.
Signing up for the program at GeorgiaPower.com/SimpleSolar takes
just minutes with basic customer account information.
"This initiative is the latest evolution of our efforts to
advance renewable energy in the state while also creating
economical services and solutions for customers who want to help
grow solar energy," said Norrie
McKenzie, vice president of Renewable Development for
Georgia Power. "Solar energy continues to offer tremendous
potential for powering Georgia and
we are committed to helping our customers find the solar option
that works best for them."
The new solar program was designed in coordination with and
approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission to encourage
solar development. Simple Solar subscribers pay an
additional 1-cent per kilowatt hour,
which Georgia Power uses to purchase renewable energy credits
(RECs) from a certified solar generation source to match and offset
their energy use. The company ensures the solar credits meet
environmental and consumer-protection standards and, because
purchases are tied to subscriptions, customers are directly
supporting the growth of solar and solar generators throughout the
region.
Simple Solar offers multiple subscription tiers for
customers, including Large Volume and Special Event purchase
options. Hundreds of residential and business customers have
already subscribed to the program with TOTO USA, a Georgia manufacturer known for its
sustainability efforts and renewable goals, being the first
customer to match 100 percent of their monthly usage through the
Large Volume option.
"We are pleased to increase our commitment to match 100
percent of our usage through Georgia Power Simple Solar," said
Bill Strang, president of operations
and eCommerce for TOTO USA. "Our
partnership with Georgia Power allows us to provide both a return
on investment with cost effective electricity and a return on
environment with sustainable solar energy."
Georgia Power's robust renewable development strategy includes
innovative customer programs, as well as large-scale initiatives
such as the Advanced Solar Initiative (ASI) and Renewable Energy
Development Initiative (REDI) to bring more solar energy to
Georgia. The company continues to
have the largest voluntary renewable portfolio in the nation and
now has 846 MW* of solar capacity in operation, with accelerating
growth year over year since 2013. Through implementation of
the new REDI, approved by the PSC in 2016, as well as other solar
projects and programs, the company expects to add up to 1,600 MW of
additional renewable capacity by 2021.
To learn more about Georgia Power's solar programs, including
Simple Solar as well as other solar tools and resources for
customers, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/Solar.
* REC Disclaimer: Every megawatt hour of electricity produced
by an eligible solar generation resource creates a Renewable Energy
Credit (REC). Georgia Power purchases only the null energy output
from some renewable generating facilities that have contracted to
sell that energy to Georgia Power. Ownership of the associated RECs
is specified in each respective power purchase agreement. The party
that owns the RECs retains the right to use them.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service
to its customers every day and the company is consistently
recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in
customer satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and
Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
Certain information contained in
this release is forward-looking information based on current
expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties.
Forward-looking information includes, among other things,
statements concerning expected future renewable capacity. Georgia
Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual
results to differ materially from the forward-looking information
that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue
reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a
guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of
uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the
control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance
that such suggested results will be realized. The following
factors, in addition to those discussed
in Georgia Power's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2016, and subsequent securities
filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from
management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking
information: the ability to control costs and avoid cost overruns
during the development and construction of generating facilities,
to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of
permits and licenses, to satisfy any operational and environmental
performance standards, and the requirements of tax credits and
other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern
Company system upon completion of construction; and potential
business strategies, including acquisitions or dispositions of
assets or businesses, which cannot be assured to be completed or
beneficial to Georgia Power. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any
obligation to update any forward-looking information.
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