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GCV Proposes 100% Renewable Georgia by 2050

On January 29th, Georgia Conservation Voters held a gathering and press conference at the capitol to launch its legislative agenda for the current legislative session.

A key hallmark of the GCV platform is the 100% renewable campaign, which aims to put Georgia on a path for 100% renewable energy by 2050.

Across the country, 22 states have committed to achieving 100% carbon-free electricity—but Georgia isn’t one of them. Despite the lack of a statewide plan, local communities like DeKalb County, Atlanta, Athens-Clarke County, Augusta-Richmond County, Clarkston, Decatur, and Savannah have stepped up, setting ambitious goals for 100% clean energy.

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