A Georgia Republican has pitched legislation that proposes greater investment in solar energy through the private sector.
Last week, Georgia Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) introduced Senate Bill 203, known as the Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2025, aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing energy shortage by advancing third-party community solar energy production.
The legislation seeks to allow private community solar projects to operate in areas served by Georgia Power, while granting the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) the authority to regulate the program.
“Solar energy has greatly benefitted Georgia’s energy supply, and I want to expand the community solar market to benefit ratepayers,” Anavitarte said. “The pressure put on our energy needs has not subsided. Solar energy is also the cheapest energy source per kilowatt in Georgia and the easiest to deploy. Senate Bill 203 is about expanding energy choices, driving down rates and improving the energy market for Georgia’s residents and businesses. This enables the legislature and the PSC to provide relief as quickly as possible to our citizens.”
SB 203 reflects the Georgia Public Service Commission’s ongoing leadership in supporting solar energy production in the state. While the bill will not apply to Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs), co-ops, or municipal electric utilities, it is expected to encourage private investment in the energy grid. This, in turn, could stimulate economic growth, enhance energy resilience, and offer ratepayers an opportunity to lower their electricity costs.
The introduction of this bill comes as Georgia continues to explore sustainable energy solutions to meet the growing demands of its population while maintaining affordable energy prices.
