Consumer Energy

Consumer Energy

We advocate on behalf of Georgia’s residential and small business customers in energy-related matters before Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC) and at the state capitol.

Since 2009, we have advocated to achieve lower utility bills and cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. As consumer energy advocates, we provide a much-needed voice for energy consumers in Georgia. For decades, the Consumers’ Utility Counsel (CUC), a division of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection, represented Georgians in cases before Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC). However, that voice for residential and small business owners was silenced when the CUC was defunded in 2008. As a result, Georgians were left without independent representation in PSC matters.

With skyrocketing energy bills and the interests of utilities as firmly entrenched across the state as ever, our consumer energy advocacy (originally called the Consumer Energy Program) filled this vital role in protecting ratepayers in important cases before the PSC. In just a few short years, through our advocacy we have built a broad coalition of business groups and advocacy organizations that seek to ensure a level playing field for all, and these efforts have resulted in millions of dollars in savings for energy consumers. We will continue to advocate for lower utility bills and a more diversified state energy portfolio to mitigate future rate increases.


CONSUMER ENERGY PROGRAM RESOURCES:
Concern Description Resources
Energy A brief guide about the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process and its impact on energy bills and energy programs. The IRP and Your Power Bill
Utility Bills Georgia Watch and partners published this guide to understanding the benefits of energy efficiency and solar for low-income consumers. Keeping the Lights On
EMC Transparency Easy-to-use templates to facilitate future efforts to evaluate EMC governance practices and compliance with IRS regulations Georgia EMC Report: IRS Compliance and Transparency
Utility Bills Georgia Watch presents to community groups on different ways to save money on utility bills. The presentation content can be found here. Presentation: Save Money on Your Utility Bills
Energy The PSC works to ensure consumers receive safe, reliable and reasonably priced telecommunications, electric and natural gas services from financially viable and technically competent companies. Georgia Public Service Commission
Energy We help people change lives! GCAA is a strong, united network of effective community action agencies guided by excellence and integrity in the promotion of social and economic justice in Georgia. Georgia Community Action Association
Utility Bills Helpful tips on ways you can reduce your energy costs. 10 Easy Ways to Save (Georgia Watch Flyer)
Solar Power Tips and resources for consumers considering installing solar panels for their home. Tips for Solar Power from Attorney General Chris Carr

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