The Georgia Chamber Issues Statement on PSC Decision for Plant Vogtle Completion

Walt Farrell

Published December 21, 2017

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The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today voted unanimously to approve the continued construction of Plant Vogtle units 3 & 4. In a detailed 15-part motion, the PSC recognized the long-term significance of this project to Georgia’s future energy diversity.

“The Chamber welcomes today’s decision by the Georgia PSC. It provides certainty to the project’s owners, while recognizing that there are many challenges ahead to complete this project on the revised construction pathway,” said Chris Clark, President and CEO of Georgia Chamber.

“Today’s PSC decision will help keep our businesses competitive both nationally and globally for decades to come.”

“For Georgia, completion and bringing into service Plant Vogtle units 3 & 4 will enhance long-term energy security and supply reliability, provide emissions-free generation diversity and energy affordability for all Georgia energy consumers including our business and industry consumers.”

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Neisha McGee
Public Affairs Account Executive
404-223-2493
gmcgee@gachamber.com

Christina Cook
External Affairs Coordinator
404-223-2272

ccook@gachamber.com

About the Georgia Chamber of Commerce

As the state’s largest business organization, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce represents investors in every county of our state with a diverse cross-section of over 500 industry sectors. Our membership includes both small storefronts and large corporations-no matter the size or type of business, we provide proactive policy, aggressive advocacy and meaningful investor services that impact your bottom line. Our number one mission is keeping, growing and creating jobs to make Georgia a better state for business. We work to ensure economic competitiveness, innovative solutions to challenges that state faces, and a commitment to high quality of life.  The Georgia Chamber serves as a partner for local chambers across the state. While we have many of the same goals, the Georgia Chamber focuses on statewide issues that impact Georgia’s entire business community.

 

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