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Silicon Ranch Expands Solar Investment in Jeff Davis County

HAZLEHURST, Ga., April 29 2019 – Today the Joint Development Authority of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst, and Denton announced a significant capital investment in the local community by Silicon Ranch Corporation, the U.S. solar platform for Shell and one of America’s largest independent solar power producers. The financial commitment exceeds $75 million and will fund two new solar plants in Hazlehurst and Snipesville, both of which are scheduled to come online before the end of next year.

Governor Kemp Announces $150 Million Investment Coming to Early County

ATLANTA, Ga., February 28, 2019 – Six weeks after pledging to “ensure that every part of our state has access to opportunity” in his first State of the State address, Governor Brian Kemp announced a significant capital investment coming to rural southwest Georgia. Silicon Ranch Corporation, the U.S. solar platform for Shell and one of America’s largest independent solar power producers, has committed to invest approximately $150 million in three solar projects in Early County.

Green Power EMC and Silicon Ranch Announce 200 Megawatt Solar Portfolio

Landmark agreement expands strategic partnership between Green Power EMC, Silicon Ranch. Portfolio will provide low-cost, renewable power to help serve more than 35,000 member households.

Green Power EMC and Silicon Ranch Announce Dedication of 52MW Solar Farm

HAZLEHURST, Ga., April 19, 2017 -- Green Power EMC, the renewable energy supplier for 38 Georgia Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs), and Silicon Ranch, one of the nation's largest independent solar power producers, today officially dedicated a 52-Megawatt (MWAC) solar energy plant in Jeff Davis County, Georgia.

Green Power EMC Celebrates 15 Years As Green Energy Provider

ATLANTA (November 10, 2016) – Green Power EMC, the renewable energy provider to 38 electric cooperatives in Georgia, celebrated its 15th anniversary in a special ceremony at Flint Energies headquarters in Reynolds, Ga.

Georgia Electric Cooperatives Offer Customers Affordable Solar Energy Alternative Without Rooftop Installation

Customers of electric cooperatives across Georgia are now enjoying the benefits of solar energy without the costs and complications of rooftop solar panels through a new program known as Cooperative Solar. 

Thomson Middle seeks STEM certification with solar panel

Houston County has two STEM schools, Northside Elementary and Eagle Springs Elementary, that focus on subjects like science and math.

SEPA Names Green Power EMC 2016 Electric Cooperative of the Year

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) has announced the winners of its 2016 Solar Power Player Awards, to be honored Sept. 13 as part of Solar Power International in Las Vegas.

Jackson County 4-H Solar Robots Power Up with Green Power EMC

Green Power EMC partners with Jackson County 4-H clubs’ high school robotics team by providing solar energy to power their robot for competitions around the state. 
 

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