Energy

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 882: Department of Community Affairs; to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Affairs to refrain from adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code in order to protect housing affordability and maintain the current energy code framework of this state; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly opposes adopting stricter 2024 energy conservation code to maintain current standards, preventing enhanced efficiency requirements.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill opposes adopting stricter 2024 energy conservation code, maintaining weaker current standards which would reduce energy efficiency requirements and environmental protections.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to protect housing affordability by preventing adoption of stricter energy codes that could increase construction costs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 248: Income tax; tax credit for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers for certain geothermal machinery installations at residential dwellings; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers for certain geothermal machinery installations at residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for a sunset date; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for residential geothermal installations, reducing tax liability for homeowners - direct tax relief measure under income tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credit for residential geothermal installations, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency in home infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 482: Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC); create a study committee; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to create a study committee for the purpose of making recommendations to the Senate with regard to how the State of Georgia can use advanced nuclear reactors to increase power generation and economic development in this state; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyUrges study of advanced nuclear reactors for increased power generation and economic development, promoting nuclear energy infrastructure expansion as a clean energy option.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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signed · Georgia · House May 13, 2025

HB 652: Motor fuel tax; electricity delivered by certain electric vehicle charging stations; provide exception

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor fuel tax, so as to provide for an exception for collection of motor fuel taxes relative to electricity delivered by certain electric vehicle charging stations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax exception for EV charging stations, reducing state motor fuel tax revenue collection.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts EV charging electricity from motor fuel tax, reducing cost barriers for EV infrastructure development which supports clean energy transition.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy