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title: HR 67. Georgia's Clean Energy Transition, Workforce Development, and Green Job Creation by 2050; support
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date: 2025-01-29
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bill_number: HR 67
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-01-27
last_action: House Second Readers
sponsors:
  - Kim Schofield
  - Ron Stephens
  - Viola Davis
  - Karla Drenner
  - Dewey McClain
  - Derrick Jackson
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  - clean energy
  - climate change
  - workforce development
  - energy costs
  - renewable energy
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# HR 67. Georgia's Clean Energy Transition, Workforce Development, and Green Job Creation by 2050; support

## Text

House Resolution 67
By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Stephens of the 164th, Davis of the 87th, Drenner
of the 85th, McClain of the 109th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Supporting Georgia's Clean Energy Transition, Workforce Development, and Green Job
Creation by 2050; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, thirteen federal agencies, including NASA, the Department of Defense, and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, contributed to the Fourth National
Climate Assessment, which was completed in November 2018; the report found that climate
change will threaten Georgia and the Southeast with increased temperatures, drought, and
extreme weather and that Georgia's coast will be threatened by flooding, sea-level rise, and
stronger and more frequent hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, studies completed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Risky
Business Project, Duke University, and others point to the severe economic costs of climate
change and the continued use of fossil fuels, estimating billions of dollars nationally and
trillions globally in costs each year; and
WHEREAS, communities of color and people with lower incomes in Georgia and the United
States are inordinately exposed to pollution from fossil fuels, including the dirtiest coal-fired
power plants that produce coal ash, which disproportionately affects communities of color
and causes serious health problems such as cancer and asthma; and
WHEREAS, Georgia households with incomes below 50 percent of the federal poverty level
pay 41 percent of their annual income in home energy costs, and Georgia is the eighth most
energy-expensive state in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the "energy burden," or percentage of household income spent on energy bills,
is a crippling financial burden for families with lower incomes, and the energy burden on
African American and Latino households with lower incomes is up to three times as high as
other households; and
WHEREAS, transitioning to clean energy represents an unprecedented opportunity to address
environmental justice issues while reducing energy burdens for vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, leading economists, policy experts, and business leaders conclude that a
transition to a clean energy economy available for all would create millions of green jobs
nationally, improve our living standards, and boost economic growth in coming years; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's future competitiveness depends on leveraging the clean energy
economy to uplift employment equity and create a future where any Georgian who wants to
work can find a good job that pays family-supporting wages; with full employment for all,
Georgia could grow economic output by $12 billion every year; and
WHEREAS, investments in clean energy infrastructure, such as wind, solar, and energy
efficiency, provide long-term economic savings and stimulate local economies through job
creation and development opportunities; and
WHEREAS, a just transition to clean energy must include workforce development programs
that ensure workers in Georgia have access to the skills, training, and resources needed to fill
new green jobs in sectors such as renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and
electric vehicle infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, workforce development initiatives must prioritize communities
disproportionately impacted by climate change, pollution, and economic dislocation, ensuring
inclusive opportunities for education, apprenticeships, and re-skilling programs; and
WHEREAS, Georgia can leverage partnerships with technical colleges, universities, labor
unions, and industry leaders to build a pipeline of skilled workers who are prepared for the
demands of the clean energy economy; and
WHEREAS, numerous cities, including Atlanta, Savannah, and Athens; multiple universities;
and businesses around Georgia have adopted or are considering commitments to transition
to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050; and
WHEREAS, solar energy in Georgia has seen enormous growth in the past ten years, and
Georgia now has more than 2,600 MW of solar capacity installed, which is enough to power
312,450 homes and rank Georgia as a top ten state for solar energy; and
WHEREAS, the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic include Georgia ranking
as second highest in the nation for the number of clean energy jobs lost, but a recovery period
with a clean energy focus could revitalize our economy and put Georgians back to work; and
WHEREAS, Georgia Power's parent company, Southern Company, has publicly committed
to owning a low to zero carbon generation fleet by 2050; and
WHEREAS, global warming is contributing to an increased incidence of extreme weather,
and stronger storms are already having a huge impact on Georgia—Georgia's Department
of Agriculture has estimated that Hurricane Michael resulted in losses totaling $3 billion in
2018; and
WHEREAS, corporate entities operating in Georgia, including Bank of America, Ikea,
Google, T-Mobile, and Walmart, have made commitments to purchasing 100 percent clean
energy on a variety of timelines; and
WHEREAS, adopting energy-efficient policies and incentivizing the use of electric vehicles
and renewable energy sources in Georgia can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions
while promoting innovation and technological advancements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body support the transition from fossil fuels to 100 percent safe, clean,
renewable, and equitable energy for all energy sector economies in the State of Georgia by
December 31, 2050, to promote job creation, workforce development, and economic growth
and to protect the earth from climate catastrophe for current and future generations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution would put the House on record supporting a transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy statewide by December 31, 2050, along with related workforce development efforts.

### Plain-language summary

This is a House resolution, not a bill that changes Georgia law. Resolutions like this express the position of the chamber but don't create new legal requirements or penalties. HR67 lists a long series of findings about climate change's effects on Georgia, the economic costs of fossil fuels, and the disproportionate energy burden faced by lower-income and minority households in the state, who reportedly spend a much higher share of income on energy bills.
Based on those findings, the resolution states that the House of Representatives supports transitioning all of Georgia's energy sectors from fossil fuels to 100 percent clean, renewable, and equitable energy by December 31, 2050. It frames this transition as a way to create jobs, build workforce training programs tied to renewable energy and electric vehicle industries, and address environmental justice concerns. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press, but it does not direct any agency to take binding action.

### What it does

- States the House of Representatives' support for transitioning all Georgia energy sectors to 100 percent clean, renewable energy by December 31, 2050.
- Frames the clean energy transition as a way to promote job creation, workforce development, and economic growth in Georgia.
- Cites findings about disproportionate energy costs and pollution effects on lower-income and minority communities in Georgia to justify the position.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Does not create any new law, funding, agency mandate, or enforcement mechanism; it is a nonbinding expression of support.

### Who it affects

This resolution primarily affects the House of Representatives itself, as a statement of its position. It references Georgia utility customers, lower-income and minority households facing high energy costs, workers in energy-related industries, and Georgia businesses and universities that have made clean-energy commitments, though it imposes no obligations on any of them.

### Why it matters

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it does not change any statute, create funding, or impose requirements on utilities, businesses, or agencies. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recording the House's stance on clean energy and workforce development ahead of any future legislation on the topic.

### Key provisions

- The 'whereas' clauses recite findings about climate change impacts on Georgia, energy burden data for low-income households, and clean energy job trends, providing the rationale for the resolution.
- The resolving clause states House support for transitioning all Georgia energy sector economies to 100 percent clean, renewable, and equitable energy by December 31, 2050.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press, the resolution's only concrete administrative action.

## Status

- Status: Introduced (2025-01-27)
- Last action: House Second Readers (2025-01-29)
- Sponsors: Kim Schofield, Ron Stephens, Viola Davis, Karla Drenner, Dewey McClain, Derrick Jackson
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69540

> The history, votes, and amendments (129 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr67.md?full=1