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Georgia Power's transformational plan for state's energy future approved, helps ensure company will continue to meet needs of customers and state

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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ATLANTA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Georgia Power's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how Georgia Power will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.

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  • The approval of our latest Integrated Resource Plan helps us do just that," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.
  • The approved 2022 IRP also includes a robust Demand Side Management Plan, which helps customers conserve energy and save on their energy bills year-round.
  • To learn more about how Georgia Power is meeting the needs of customers through a diverse, balanced energy portfolio, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/IRP .
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D.

Eco Material Technologies Announces Agreement with Georgia Power to Harvest Millions of Tons of Landfilled Ash

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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HOUSTON and ATLANTA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Material Technologies ("Eco Material" or the "Company"), the leading producer of sustainable cementitious materials and near zero carbon cement replacement products, announced today an agreement with Georgia Power to harvest millions of tons of landfilled ash from Plant Bowen, one of the largest coal-fired power plants in North America.

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  • Under the agreement, Eco Material will harvest approximately 600,000 tons of landfilled ash per year from the plant in Cartersville, Ga.
  • The material Eco Material is harvesting from Plant Bowen has been proven to enhance the strength , impermeability, and durability of concrete.
  • Eco Material is building a new plant onsite to harvest the landfilled ash at Plant Bowen.
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Georgia Power to launch single largest beneficial use project for coal ash in U.S.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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ATLANTA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today a landmark coal ash beneficial use project at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, Georgia, where millions of tons of stored ash will be excavated for use in concrete to construct bridges, roads, and buildings in Georgia – and throughout the Southeast. The project will be the single largest beneficial use project of its kind in the U.S., and the largest ever for Georgia Power.

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  • The project will be the single largest beneficial use project of its kind in the U.S., and the largest ever for Georgia Power.
  • "Georgia Power is always researching and exploring new and innovative ways to reuse coal ash that is beneficial to our customers and our communities.
  • Opportunities for beneficial use of stored coal ash also helps reduce the need for raw materials otherwise used in production.
  • Georgia Power continues to seek to identify opportunities for the beneficial use of coal ash stored at active and retired coal-fired power plants across the state.

Georgia Power files plan preparing for future energy landscape, building upon solid foundation to meet needs of customers and state

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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"At Georgia Power, we know that to continue to meet the changing needs of our customers we must prepare now to build the electric system and energy infrastructure of the future," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.

Key Points: 
  • "At Georgia Power, we know that to continue to meet the changing needs of our customers we must prepare now to build the electric system and energy infrastructure of the future," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.
  • To learn more about how Georgia Power is meeting the needs of customers through a diverse, balanced energy portfolio, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com .
  • * REC Disclaimer:Georgia Power purchases only the null energy output from some renewable generating facilities that have contracted to sell that energy to Georgia Power.
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D.

EPRI, Georgia Power Open Innovative Research Center to Advance Emerging Technologies for Repurposing Coal Ash

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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The center will allow for testing and validation of emerging, pilot-scale technologies for repurposing coal combustion products (CCPs), which include coal ash.

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  • The center will allow for testing and validation of emerging, pilot-scale technologies for repurposing coal combustion products (CCPs), which include coal ash.
  • The center will work with technology developers to provide third-party evaluations and cost profiles of emerging technologies.
  • Repurposing coal ash stored in landfills and ash ponds presents the potential for long-term economic and environmental benefits.
  • "The Ash Beneficial Use Center is paving the way for the latest coal ash technologies to be used productively.

Georgia Power, Electric Power Research Institute open Ash Beneficial Use Center

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Southern Company, marked the opening earlier this year of the first Ash Beneficial Use Center (ABUC).

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power, in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Southern Company, marked the opening earlier this year of the first Ash Beneficial Use Center (ABUC).
  • This facility is located at Georgia Power's Plant Bowen and will allow for testing of pilot project technologies to increase the beneficial use of coal ash.
  • "As a part of our ash pond closure efforts, Georgia Power is always looking for opportunities to use coal ash that are not only beneficial to our customers, but for our communities and environment," said Dr. Mark Berry, vice president of environmental and natural resources for Georgia Power.
  • "The Ash Beneficial Use Center is paving the way for the latest coal ash technologies.