About Us

An idea conceived in 2001 and operational by 2003, Green Power EMC was launched as the first renewable energy program in Georgia and is now one of the largest renewable energy programs in the southeastern United States.

Today, 37 of Georgia's member-owned electric cooperatives have signed on with Green Power EMC. This represents approximately 3 million Georgians who now have the power to help the environment by using clean, green energy. To date, Green Power EMC has generated 125 million kilowatt-hours of green energy, providing the same environmental benefits as taking 125,000 cars off Georgia's roads, or planting 176,000 acres in tress.

Currently, we generate our green power from two landfill gas-to-electricity facilities, a low-impact hydro facility and our Sun Power for Schools program. Looking ahead, our chicken litter-to-electricity plant will generate its first power in 2009. Further, we maintain ongoing research projects for both solar and wind power.

Like the electric cooperatives that join us in supplying cleaner, greener energy to an environmentally conscious customer base, Green Power EMC is a nonprofit corporation devoted to serving our member-owners.

Mission Statement: The mission of Green Power EMC, a nonprofit corporation, is to facilitate procurement and marketing of electricity from cleaner, greener Georgia sources, add it to the member-cooperative's power mix, and build member-owner loyalty by generating awareness about our environmental product offerings and services.