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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

GA Power offers cheaper green energy

Georgia Power is offering cheaper “green” energy. The Public Service Commission approved a rate-change yesterday to the utility’s Green Energy program.

The new rate allows customers to buy 100 kilowatt blocks for $3.50. That’s a one-dollar reduction from before. Also approved.... a large-volume purchase package, permitting cheaper green energy for big customers.

The power comes from landfill gases. Georgia Power will also offer a premium more expensive product with at least 2 percent coming from solar.

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