The 10^th anniversary of the Clean Energy Roadshow continues in its new, COVID-friendly, and highly successful virtual webinar format with the next event commencing at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. This event, “Renewable Energy Works in Georgia” focuses on all types of renewable energy projects in the state and how they are financed. Special attention will be given to solar; renewable natural gas from landfills; biodiesel from fats, oils and grease; and renewable propane.

Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols and a list of expert speakers will broadcast live from multiple sites across the state and across the country including speakers in Starke, Fla., and San Diego, Calif.

PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES IN ATLANTA AND SAVANNAH

All start times 1 p.m.

MLK Aquatic Center
110 Hilliard St SE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Cherry Street Energy CEO Michael Chanin and Clean-Cities Georgia Executive Director Frank Morris will discuss solar arrays and Electric Vehicle charging stations from the roof of the Aquatic Center.

SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex
100 Seapoint Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31404

Carmen Bergman, corporate and community affairs director for Dulany Industries, Inc., will report live from SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex, a sustainable, multi-use, multi-tenant industrial facility on the Savannah River. Designed with environmental responsibility as a core value, SeaPoint’s main entrance is framed by a 1-Megawatt solar field and honeybee sanctuary built atop of a former landfill.

The first two Clean Energy Roadshow events of 2020, “How it Works” and “Funding Georgia Clean Energy Projects” were held in August and were attended virtually by approximately 250 people. Free registration for Tuesday’s event and for the final event “Alternative Fuel Vehicle Virtual Expo” on Oct. 8 is available via this link: www.CleanEnergyRoadshow.com/webinars

See the attached flier for more information.

To set up an interview, call Tom Krause at the number above or Commissioner Echols directly at 706-340-0773.

Conservatives for Clean Energy recently named Commissioner Echols the "Solar Architect of Georgia." The organization released the following video of an interview with Commissioner Echols: https://vimeo.com/460582240

Beyond solar, Commissioner Echols said Tuesday event will highlight the future of renewable energy in Georgia.

"Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is the next big hurdle for us in Georgia as we have 4,000 chicken farms north of I-20 producing litter that impacts Atlanta's largest reservoir, Lake Lanier," Commissioner Echols said. "We'll discuss this on the Roadshow with Robin Lanier of Southern Gas and Kevin McCrackin of Marlin Gas and hear about their efforts to bring RNG manufacturing to our state." 

David Weaver, Senior VP of External Strategy and Environmental Affairs for Atlanta Gas Light, said Renewable Natural Gas is on the horizon.

“Atlanta Gas Light is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and investing in Georgia to support economic growth,” Weaver said. “Along with our parent company, Southern Company Gas, we are actively pursuing opportunities focused on renewable natural gas not only because it provides a carbon-neutral source of energy, but because it may offer a source of revenue for Georgia farmers and cities, as well. We are excited about the potential benefits it holds for our customers and communities.”

Background: In 2010, Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Echols wanted to find a way to highlight trends in alternative-fuel-vehicle technology, transportation, mobility and sustainability for Georgia municipalities and businesses. The Clean Energy Roadshow was developed as an in-person event series with a vehicle showcase, to demonstrate how industry and government in rural and urban communities alike can use – or could benefit from the use of – electric, propane and natural gas vehicles and renewable energy. 

This is Commissioner Echols’ second term on the Georgia Public Service Commission, having been re-elected statewide in November 2016. You can find his complete biography and photo on the Commission web site at https://psc.ga.gov/about-the-psc/commissioners/tim-echols/