ATLANTA – Georgia House Minority Whip Sam Park (D-Lawrenceville), recently introduced two bills aimed at accelerating Georgia’s clean energy economy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering costs for consumers.
The bills are co-sponsored by Democratic Caucus Chair Tanya Miller (D-Atlanta), along with Representatives Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn), Tangie Herring (D-Macon), Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth) and Karla Drenner (Avondale Estates). The Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit Act (LC 50 0989) and the Clean Energy Production Tax Credit Act (LC 50 0988) would create new tax incentives for businesses and consumers to expand Georgia’s clean energy infrastructure with the goal of helping to make Georgia a leader in innovation and sustainable economic growth.
“As Georgia continues to grow, these bills provide strategic incentives to attract investment, create high-quality jobs and make renewable energy more affordable for families and businesses,” said Rep. Park. “By fostering a competitive clean energy market, we are reducing long-term energy costs, strengthening our energy independence and cutting harmful emissions.”
“Clean energy tax credits would be a game-changer for Middle Georgia, bringing new opportunities for job growth, investment and to lower energy costs for our communities,” said Rep. Herring. “By making it easier for businesses and families to adopt clean energy, we will strengthen our local economy and take us one step closer to energy independence.”
Provisions of the Clean Energy Tax Credit Bills:
Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit Act (LC 50 0989):
- Establishes a six percent tax credit for qualified investments in clean energy facilities and energy storage technologies;
- Incentivizes zero-emission power generation by requiring facilities to meet strict greenhouse gas emission standards;
- Allows for the transferability of tax credits to support greater market participation and investment.
Clean Energy Production Tax Credit Act (LC 50 0988):
- Provides a 3¢ per kilowatt-hour tax credit for electricity generated from qualifying zero-emission facilities;
- Ensures long-term economic sustainability by allowing facilities to receive credits for up to 10 years after initial service;
- Includes a transferability provision to maximize industry participation and expand Georgia’s clean energy grid.
“The intent of the legislation is to stimulate billions in private investment, create thousands of high-paying clean energy jobs and position Georgia as a premier hub for renewable, clean energy innovation,” added Rep. Park. “By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, the bills will also drive down electricity prices over time, benefiting consumers and businesses alike and foster energy independence. Investing in clean energy isn’t just about protecting our environment—it’s about saving Georgians money, creating sustainable jobs and ensuring energy security for future generations. These tax credits will make Georgia an even more attractive place for clean energy companies to do business.”
Representative Sam Park represents the citizens of District 107, which includes a portion of Gwinnett County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves as the House Minority Whip. He also serves on the Appropriations, Appropriations Subcommittee on Judicial, Ethics, Higher Education, Industry and Labor, Intragovernmental Coordination and Technology & Infrastructure Innovation committees, as well as an Ex-Officio member of the Rules Committee.
Representative Tangie Herring represents the citizens of District 145, which includes portions of Bibb and Monroe counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2024 and currently serves on the Code Revision, Economic Development & Tourism and Urban Affairs committees.
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