Tag: Georgia Power

Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power complete second trial blending hydrogen and natural gas

Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power complete second trial blending hydrogen and natural gas

June 17, 2025 |

In Georgia, Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power have successfully completed a second trial blending hydrogen and natural gas fuels at both partial and full load on an M501GAC natural gas turbine at Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Smyrna, Georgia. The demonstration project is the first to validate 50% hydrogen fuel blending on an advanced class […]

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State regulators approve Georgia Power biomass plans despite criticism

State regulators approve Georgia Power biomass plans despite criticism

September 20, 2024 |

In Georgia, Georgia Recorder reported that Georgia regulators have signed off on a controversial Georgia Power plan to build new biomass power plants that will burn wood waste other organic material to generate electricity. With a 4-1 vote, the Georgia Public Service Commission endorsed Georgia Power’s plans to add nearly 80 megawatts of biomass energy, […]

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Georgia Power’s biomass plan under fire for costs, environmental impact

Georgia Power’s biomass plan under fire for costs, environmental impact

September 4, 2024 |

In Georgia, Georgia Recorder reports on September 17, 2024, the Georgia Public Service Commission will vote on Georgia Power’s proposal to add 80 megawatts of biomass-fueled energy generation by burning wood pellets and organic materials, a plan that has raised concerns over high costs and environmental impact. The proposal, which includes a 30-year contract with […]

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