--- title: SR 271. MEAG Power; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr271 cite_as: SR 271, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr271 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr271.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr271/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70824 date: 2025-02-27 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; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 271 By: Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Williams of the 25th, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Still of the 48th 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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate 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 Senate resolution recognizes MEAG Power, the state's public power authority, on its 50th anniversary and commends its role supplying wholesale electricity to Georgia communities. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power), a nonprofit public corporation created in 1975 to generate and transmit wholesale electricity to 49 participating communities across the state. The resolution recites MEAG Power's history, including its governance by a board of residents from member communities, its mix of nuclear, natural gas, coal, and hydroelectric power sources, its 22.7 percent ownership stake in Plant Vogtle's newest nuclear units, and its record on non-emitting energy since 2016. It closes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power as a formal token of recognition. ### 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 Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names MEAG Power, its board, employees, and the 49 participating electric cities it serves. It has no legal effect on the broader public, businesses, or other agencies. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, funding, or regulations in Georgia. Its main effect is a formal, public statement from the Senate honoring MEAG Power's history and operations. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe MEAG Power's 1975 founding, its 49 participating communities, and its board governance structure. - It notes MEAG Power's energy mix, including nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, and future renewable sources. - It highlights that over 65 percent of MEAG Power's delivered energy has come from non-emitting sources since 2016. - It notes MEAG Power's 22.7 percent ownership stake in Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. - The resolved clause formally commends MEAG Power on its 50th anniversary. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to MEAG Power. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-27) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-27) - Sponsors: Bill Cowsert, Ricky Williams, John Albers, Randy Robertson, Shawn Still, Blake Tillery, Carden Summers, Kay Kirkpatrick, Mike Hodges, Timothy Bearden, Drew Echols, Bo Hatchett, Larry Walker, Ben Watson, Matt Brass, Lee Anderson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70824 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr271.md?full=1