16 The industrial sector accounts for the second-largest share of state energy use, followed closely by the residential sector. 15 Major interstate highways and Atlanta's international airport helped make Georgia's transportation sector fifth in the nation in energy consumption in 2020. 12, 13, 14 The transportation sector accounts for the largest share of Georgia's end-use energy consumption. Georgia ranks among the top 10 states in the nation in total energy consumption, but, with its large population (eighth-highest in the nation), the state's per capita energy consumption is lower than in three-fifths of the states. 9, 10 However, there are large areas with substantial wind energy resources in the Atlantic Ocean off Georgia's coast. 8 Georgia's solar potential is among the highest in the Southeast, but the state has little onshore wind energy potential. 6, 7 Although most of Georgia's natural lakes are in the southern part of the state, the larger, man-made lakes and reservoirs that provide hydroelectric power are concentrated in the river valleys of the north. 4, 5 The state has many wood processing mills, wood-fueled power plants, and wood pellet manufacturers. 3 Two-thirds of the state is forested and Georgia leads the nation in commercial timberland. 2 Nuclear power supplies slightly more than half of the primary energy produced in Georgia, and the rest comes from renewable resources, specifically biomass, solar energy, and hydropower. 1 Despite its location near the Appalachian coalfields and oil and natural gas basins, Georgia does not have any significant fossil fuel reserves. Between the mountains and the ocean are the rolling hills of the Piedmont region and Georgia's broad coastal plains. Located on the Atlantic coast at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Appalachians, elevations in northwestern Georgia rise to almost 5,000 feet. Georgia has the largest land area of any state east of the Mississippi River. Proof of residency may be requested for event participation.Įntering its third year, Operation Clean Sweep is a multi-departmental initiative focused on roadside enhancement, litter collection, illegal dumping, and removing debris, trash and grass from streets, neighborhoods, sidewalks, roadway drains and county rights of way.įor a comprehensive listing of activities, contact the Sanitation Division’s customer service team at 40 or visit or follow on Twitter.Major highways and one of the world’s busiest airports help make Georgia fifth in the nation in transportation sector energy consumption. A free paper shredding event is also scheduled for Saturday, June 15.Įvents and activities are free and only open to residents within the DeKalb County Sanitation Division service area. Curb bumping, streetscaping, litter collection and grass mowing activities will occur in predetermined areas throughout the month of June. The campaign will feature residential bulky item curbside collection activities on Fridays and Saturdays from June 7 - 29. The initiative includes free residential curbside collection, paper shredding, litter collection and roadside enhancement activities. – DeKalb County Sanitation Division’s Operation Spring Clean Sweep 2019 begins Friday, June 7.
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