Friday, November 23, 2001
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Friday, November 23, 2001 |
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'Green power' will soon be available to Fulton residents Some of Fayette's energy consumers will soon be the first to purchase "green" electricity through a new energy cooperative formed by 13 of the state's electric membership corporations. Rep. Mac Collins joined with the Georgia EMCs Monday at Southface Energy Institute in Atlanta to announce the formation of a new electric cooperative, Green Power EMC. "Tapping into renewable energy sources like landfill gas represents a perfect solution for consumers, environmental advocates and Georgia's electric co-ops," said Collins. The first Green Power EMC projects utilize biomass energy from four north and middle Georgia landfills. "Although these sources are free in their raw form, the technology to capture the energy they produce is more expensive than with traditional fuels," said Green Power EMC President Michael Whiteside. "The majority of EMC members surveyed are aware of this and are willing to pay a bit more for power produced this way." The first site at Richland Creek Landfill in Gwinnett County is expected to be operational next fall. Green Power EMC projects that wind, solar and hydroelectric energy sources will be added to its generating capacity by 2003. For more information, contact Coweta-Fayette EMC at 770-502-0226.
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