--- title: HR 407. MEAG Power; 50th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr407 cite_as: HR 407, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr407 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr407.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr407/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70870 date: 2025-02-26 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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MEAG Power; 50th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 407 By: Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Barton of the 5th, Gambill of the 15th, Parsons of the 44th, Crowe of the 118th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending MEAG Power on its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) was established in 1975 as a nonprofit public corporation and instrumentality of the State of Georgia to generate and transmit reliable, affordable wholesale electricity to the electric cities across the state; and WHEREAS, for 50 years, MEAG Power has remained steadfast in its mission to serve the electric power needs of its 49 participating communities, fostering economic growth, energy security, and an enhanced quality of life for millions of Georgians; and WHEREAS, MEAG Power has been governed by a Board composed of residents from its Participant communities, elected to provide leadership, vision, and strategic oversight to the organization, ensuring a well-managed, accountable, and forward-thinking wholesale power provider; and WHEREAS, MEAG Power has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the delivery of reliable and affordable power, providing transmission services and a diverse delivered energy portfolio that includes nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, and future renewable energy sources to ensure a balanced and resilient energy future; and WHEREAS, MEAG Power is a recognized industry leader in providing non-emitting power, with over 65 percent of its delivered energy being supplied from non-emitting generation sources since 2016; and WHEREAS, as a 22.7 percent owner and key partner in the development of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, MEAG Power has contributed significantly to the expansion of clean, carbon-free nuclear energy, reinforcing Georgia's position as a leader in the energy sector; and WHEREAS, MEAG Power has consistently prioritized environmental stewardship and public service, providing its Participant communities not only electricity but also essential resources for economic development, infrastructure enhancement, job creation, and sustainability initiatives; and WHEREAS, through five decades of unwavering commitment, MEAG Power has earned a reputation for excellence in governance, operational efficiency, and fiscal responsibility, ensuring benefits for past, current, and future generations; and WHEREAS, the continued success of MEAG Power is a testament to the dedication of its leadership, employees, and Participant communities, whose collective efforts have made public power a vital asset to the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend MEAG Power upon the occasion of its 50th anniversary, celebrating its enduring contributions to the communities it serves and the State of Georgia as a whole. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to MEAG Power. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends MEAG Power, the state's public wholesale electricity provider, on its 50th anniversary of serving Georgia's electric cities. ### Plain-language summary MEAG Power, the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, was created in 1975 as a nonprofit public corporation to generate and transmit wholesale electricity to electric cities across the state. This resolution marks the organization's 50th anniversary and commends its work serving 49 participating communities. The resolution recounts MEAG Power's history, including its governance by a board of residents from participating communities, its mix of energy sources (nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, and renewables), its 22.7 percent ownership stake in Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, and its record of supplying more than 65 percent non-emitting energy since 2016. It does not change any Georgia law; it formally recognizes MEAG Power and directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the organization. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends MEAG Power on the occasion of its 50th anniversary as a public power provider in Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names MEAG Power, its board, employees, and the 49 participating electric cities it serves across Georgia, along with the millions of Georgians who receive power through those communities. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring a longstanding public power organization's history and role in the state's energy supply. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe MEAG Power's 1975 founding, its 49 participating communities, and its board governance structure. - The whereas clauses note MEAG Power's 22.7 percent ownership stake in Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 and its record on non-emitting energy since 2016. - The resolved clause formally commends MEAG Power on its 50th anniversary. - The final resolved clause directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-26) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-26) - Sponsors: Bill Yearta, Matt Barton, Matthew Gambill, Don Parsons, Clint Crowe, Noel Williams - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70870 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr407.md?full=1