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State regulators are considering a plan that would allow Georgia Power to generate more electricity by burning organic material, such as wood pellets.
There appears to be little disagreement over whether energy from biomass is a cheaper option than other energy sources: it’s not. Instead, questions around the proposal ultimately hinge on a different issue: whether it’s the role of the Georgia Public Service Commission to support jobs in the state’s timber industry.
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