Georgia Power has announced the launch of the 2015/2016 Advanced Solar Initiative (ASI) Distributed Generation (DG) program soliciting DG projects of varying sizes totaling 100 MW. The company will acquire these solar resources using a combination of competitive bidding and fixed pricing. Potential applicants/bidders are encouraged to visit the program website at https://gpcasidg.accionpower.com for a full description of available projects.

Georgia Power is offering multiple events to help applicants/bidders learn more about the program:

• The company will host an informational interconnection webinar on Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to outline costs and requirements of the program. Registration is required at the program website.
• Separate bidder and program conferences will be held on July 10, 2015, in Atlanta and via webinar. Registration for both conferences is required at the program website.

Potential applicants/bidders are also invited to review draft solicitation documents at the program website and to provide anonymous comments before Monday, June 1. All comments will be reviewed by Georgia Power, the Georgia Public Service Commission Staff and the Independent Monitor for the ASI program (Accion Power). All proposals and communication must be through the ASI program website – Georgia Power will not accept phone, email or written correspondence regarding the program.