ATLANTA – State Representative Beth Camp (R-Concord) chair of the House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Ad Hoc Committee on Community Solar, recently selected the following House members to serve on the ad hoc committee: State Representatives John Carson (R-Marietta), Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates), Joseph Gullet (R-Dallas), Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock), Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth), Brad Thomas (R-Holly Springs), Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough) and Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville).
“I’m excited to work with my House colleagues to address the growing developments surrounding community solar in Georgia,” said Chair Camp. “The industry’s rapid growth presents us with the opportunity to take a deep dive into sustainable energy solutions for Georgia’s communities, focusing on technology, economic development and environmental stewardship. This committee will play a pivotal role in paving the way for a more sustainable future for Georgia’s solar energy sector. By fostering collaboration and implementing strategic initiatives, I am confident that my colleagues and I can drive meaningful progress and long-term sustainability in this critical industry.”
The Community Solar Ad Hoc Committee was created following Chair Camp’s introduction of House Bill 1152, or the Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2024, during this year’s legislative session.
Information on future public meetings of the Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Ad Hoc Committee on Community Solar will be posted online here.
To read more about HB 1152, please click here.
Representative Beth Camp represents the citizens of District 135, which includes portions of Lamar, Pike and Upson counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 and currently serves as Chairman of the Intragovernmental Coordination Committee. She also serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Juvenile Justice, State Planning & Community Affairs and Ways & Means committees.
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