The Georgia Chamber supports Georgia Power’s announcement that it is proactively moving to close all ash ponds associated with its power generation activities across Georgia. “Georgia Power has a long and
distinguished history of delivering high quality, safe, reliable and affordable energy supplies to businesses, industries and communities across the state and this decision exemplifies that tradition,” said Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark.
The Chamber says in a media release that “it is confident that, through this decision, Georgia Power will continue to proactively position its business to satisfy Georgia’s current and forecast energy needs. This decision will continue to position the state as a national leader in the provision of environmentally responsible and diverse energy supplies.”
At the same time, the state Chamber says it is concerned with the continued endeavors of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose layers of costly regulations on the nation’s energy sector. “Each additional regulation adds upward pressure to energy costs and become an additional burden on industry, pressuring industry profitability and competitiveness,” its statement says.
