Georgia

GA

HB 1304 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act

Deferred
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Legislative Status

Deferred until 2027. Despite bipartisan sponsorship, HB 1304 was 'held' by the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee without a vote after intense opposition from Georgia Power and the state's Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs). No active law restricts plug-in solar — the bill simply did not advance. Sponsors plan to reintroduce in 2027.

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Hogan

Legislation Progress

Deferred

Georgia Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate13.1¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
4¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$170/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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Key Provisions

Would have exempted certified plug-in solar devices from PSC interconnection requirements.

What This Means for You

What You Can Do

Traditional rooftop solar is available with standard interconnection. Georgia Power offers solar programs.

Current Limitations

No plug-in solar exemption. Georgia Power and EMCs actively opposed legislation. Bill was killed by utility lobbying.

Official Bill Reference

Deferred — Held in Committee Without Vote (March 2026). Sponsors plan to reintroduce in 2027.
View Full Bill Text — HB 1304

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Georgia State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.75 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt32°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,140 kWh/yr
Best MonthsMarch–October

Georgia has good solar resources, with a significant number of peak sun hours. No specific negative notes like monsoon season or heavy snow shading were found.

Major Utilities
Georgia Power
~2.7 million customers
Net metering
Jackson EMC
~270,000 customers
Net metering
Cobb EMC
~200,000 customers
Net metering
Albany Utilities
~37,000 customers
Net metering

Population
11,029,227
Total Households
4,074,366
Owner-Occupied
2,676,858
Renter-Occupied
1,397,508
Single-Family Homes
2,606,864
Apartment Units (5+)
719,385
Median Income
$76,426
Median Home Value
$280,300

34% of Georgia households are renter-occupied — approximately 1,397,508 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative offers net metering and solar programs for residential customers. No active state solar tax credit in Georgia. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.

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