Georgia Power Launches Customer-Driven Solar Subscription Program

The CARES CIR program marks a shift in how the utility sources its energy. Rather than relying solely on company-led solicitations, Georgia Power will allow businesses to identify and submit renewable energy projects for consideration. These proposals must meet specific pricing benchmarks designed to protect the broader ratepayer base. Once approved, the company secures long-term power purchase agreements with developers, while the participating business claims the associated renewable energy benefits.

Wilson Mallard, director of renewable development at Georgia Power, stated that the program provides necessary flexibility for customers to meet their specific sustainability priorities. The initiative splits into two tracks: a utility-scale option for customers with annual demands exceeding 3 megawatts, and a distributed generation track for smaller commercial users with demands between 1 and 3 megawatts. This latest effort builds on recent procurement success, with the utility having added over 2,200 megawatts of solar capacity throughout the state over the past two years.