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This resolution recognizes and commends the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power), a nonprofit public corporation established in 1975, on its 50th anniversary. The resolution highlights MEAG Power's significant achievements, including serving 49 participating communities, providing reliable and affordable wholesale electricity, and demonstrating leadership in energy generation. Specifically, the resolution notes MEAG Power's diverse energy portfolio, which includes nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, and renewable energy sources, with over 65 percent of its delivered energy coming from non-emitting generation sources since 2016. The resolution also emphasizes MEAG Power's role as a 22.7 percent owner of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, contributing to the expansion of clean, carbon-free nuclear energy in Georgia. Furthermore, the resolution praises the organization's commitment to environmental stewardship, economic development, and infrastructure enhancement, and acknowledges its reputation for excellence in governance, operational efficiency, and fiscal responsibility. The resolution formally recognizes MEAG Power's contributions to the communities it serves and the State of Georgia, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70824