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Georgia Senator Buddy Carter has got the right idea when it comes to being able to finance how one can install solar panels. Why would we not want to make it easier to have the ability to get to such energy in Georgia? The answer is Southern Company and their bottomless pockets.

Carter is working to let the consumer use third-party financing known as a power-purchase agreement (PPA). It?s where consumers make monthly payments to the company that financed the installation based on the amount of electricity that is generated. This type of arrangement is viable in 45 other states but it seems Southern Company (aka Georgia Power) doesn?t want it here. Deep pockets have influence. (Atlanta Business Chronicle article.)

Those at the capital have some difficulty in letting the public have a choice in this matter and the amendment is stalled in the Senate Regulated Industries & Utilities Committee.

In July we will vote on the Transportation Investment Act 2012 (aka TSPLOST) to increase our sales taxes because those same Republicans being swayed by Southern Company?s deep pockets did not have the ability to vote in a massive tax increase. They pass the buck on tax increases because the public knows best but they will not give us a choice on how to finance solar panels?

It is hoped those on the Senate Regulated Industries & Utilities Committee can give the consumer in Georgia an alternative means to how they finance solar energy and not rely so much on the teat of Southern Company.

Take time today and let the committee know where you stand on the issue of choice.

Committee Members:

Committee Members

Shafer, David???? ?????????????? Chairman

Unterman, Renee S??????? Vice Chairman

Harbison, Ed?????? ???????????? Secretary

Ligon, Jr., William T.????? Ex-Officio

Loudermilk, Barry?????????? Ex-Officio

McKoon, Joshua????????????? Ex-Officio

Butler, Gloria S.?????????????? Member

Carter, Buddy?????????????????? Member

Ginn, Frank????????????????????? Member

Henson, Steve????????????????? Member

Hill, Jack?????????????????????????? Member

Hooks, George????????????????? Member

Jeffares, Rick???????????????????? Member

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Source: http://charlesmobley.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/yes-to-choice-in-electricity/

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