State Orders Georgia Power to Add Solar | WABE 90.1 FM

The solar plan split conservatives across the state, with some blasting it as a government mandate and others saying it would boost energy competition in a state dominated by Georgia Power.

After the vote, McDonald denied it was a mandate. When asked to elaborate by reporters, McDonald quickly grew impatient.

“Don’t talk to me about mandates. It’s not a mandate. It’s not a mandate. It’s not a mandate. I can’t say it any more clear,” said McDonald.

Instead, he said the plan was an expansion of Georgia Power’s current solar program.

In any event, solar advocates, environmental groups, and some Tea Party activists all celebrated the vote, calling it historic.

via State Orders Georgia Power to Add Solar | WABE 90.1 FM.