I _guess_ "renewable energy" is an item that pays for some contruction/investment in windmills or some such and that they've gotten permission to sock everybody with an extra fee on account of it.
Several power companies are starting to offer "green energy," with a surcharge. This is energy from renewable resources. Of course all electricity is actually mixed in together, but their point is that they promise to generate at least enough to cover the consumption of people who have paid the surcharge, and to invest in more wind turbines or what-have-you if more people pay the surcharge.
I think it is a good idea.
Unfortunately, the only viable green power available in Georgia would be nuclear power, which probably does not count. We have no hydro or wind resources, and not much biomass. I would much rather use nuclear power than coal.
- Jed
