Energy

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1304: Public utilities; portable solar generation devices; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale of electricity by facility generating electricity, steam, or other forms of energy for its own consumption, so as to provide for portable solar generation devices; to exempt electricity generation devices below 1,200 watts from certain requirements of interconnection and operation; to prohibit electric service providers from requiring certain criteria prior to the operation of portable solar generation devices; to limit liability; to prohibit the sale of electricity generated by portable solar generation devices; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts small solar devices (<1200W) from interconnection requirements and prohibits utility restrictions, facilitating consumer adoption of renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Transmission

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1298: Sales and use tax; exempt retail sale of electricity and natural gas for use by any residential property

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt the retail sale of electricity and natural gas for use by any residential property from sales and use taxes; to provide for the start date for such exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential electricity/gas sales from tax, providing direct tax relief for homeowners, aligning with lower-income tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts residential electricity/natural gas from sales tax, lowering consumer costs and protecting utility consumers per bill's intent.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts residential utility sales from tax, lowering costs for housing occupants and supporting affordability without direct housing policy language.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Oil & Gas Property Taxes

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 1133: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to facilitating solar installations on closed landfills; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50, Code Section 36-91-100, and Code Section 48-8-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, definitions regarding bidding for government works projects, and definitions regarding water and sewer projects and costs tax, respectively, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects related to facilitating solar installations on closed landfills; to provide for limited liability; to provide for definitions; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to finance solar installations on closed landfills, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to finance solar installations on closed landfills, directly promoting renewable energy development and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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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

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Affordable Housing Building Codes

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 394: Motor Vehicles; operation of alternative fueled vehicles and make conforming changes; remove a fee

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to remove a fee for the operation of alternative fueled vehicles and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRemoves fee for alternative fueled vehicles, promoting renewable energy adoption by reducing consumer costs and encouraging use of cleaner transportation options.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRemoves fee for alternative fueled vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation adoption and reducing barriers for eco-friendly vehicle use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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passed · Georgia · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1063: Electric utilities; protect residential and retail electricity customers from costs associated with data center construction and operation; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to require electric utilities to protect residential and retail electricity customers from costs associated with data center construction and operation; to require certain contract terms and conditions; to provide for an applicability date; to provide for enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects residential/retail electricity customers from data center-related costs, aligning with consumer protection in energy infrastructure.90% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 261: Motor vehicles; annual reduction of licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for annual reduction of licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles; to provide for a waiver of the fee for an alternative fueled specialty license plate upon proof of payment of the required licensing fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles, incentivizing cleaner transportation adoption and aligning with renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages adoption of cleaner vehicles through fee reductions, promoting lower emissions and supporting alternative fuel use.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReduces licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation adoption through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Driver Licensing Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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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

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 320: Waste management; require recycling of solar panels

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to require the recycling of solar panels; to prohibit the discarding or disposing of solar panels by any manner other than by delivery to a collection or recovered materials processing facility or other recycling center that accepts solar panels for recycling; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires recycling of solar panels, supporting renewable energy infrastructure sustainability by preventing waste and promoting end-of-life management for solar technology.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires solar panel recycling, preventing landfill disposal and promoting resource conservation, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Recycling Waste Management

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signed · Georgia · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 13: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to authorize the authority to finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill authorizes financing for natural gas facilities (fossil fuel), supporting fossil fuel infrastructure over renewable energy development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas