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State energy pathway · Georgia

Start with the energy systems shaping Georgia.

Georgia runs on nuclear power from Vogtle — the nation's largest nuclear plant — plus 5,400 megawatts of solar capacity. Together, they produce 43 percent of the state's electricity. Vogtle and Georgia's growing solar farms are real power systems students can see working in their state. Learning how those systems operate is how students become the people who design and run them.

Energy data is from the EIA State Energy Data System, EIA State Electricity Profiles, NCSL State Energy Legislation Database, and state economic development offices.

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Why Energy Matters in Georgia

Nuclear Plus Solar

Georgia's electricity comes from nuclear power plants, including Vogtle, and from solar farms spreading across the state — two sources that work together to keep the grid running. Students who analyze real data from both learn how power systems balance different sources to match the electricity people actually need.

Electric Vehicles Rising

Georgia ranks ninth nationally in registered electric vehicles — with about 2,200 electric vehicle charging stations as of January 2026 — a number that grows each year. That growth creates jobs for people who understand how batteries and electrical systems power homes, vehicles, and the grid.

Latimer Energy Academy students in Georgia learn to measure, analyze, and optimize the real power systems around them — from Vogtle to solar farms to the homes where energy is actually used.

Energy data is from the EIA State Energy Data System, EIA State Electricity Profiles, NCSL State Energy Legislation Database, and state economic development offices.

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The Microgrid: Optimization & Resilience

Georgia's power system depends on nuclear, natural gas, and growing solar energy, while the state studies whether to add advanced nuclear reactors. Students design a microgrid using the same logic: choosing between energy sources and weighing their impact on reliability and cost.

Mission spotlight

The Grid Hearing

Georgia's power regulators are working on a study committee for advanced nuclear reactors. In The Grid Hearing, students present and defend their microgrid design using evidence regulators consider: reliability, cost, equity, and resilience.

Included in LEA curriculum

Pilot proof

Students enjoy the work because it feels real.

In January 2026, 39 fourth-grade students in Indianapolis completed every lesson from start to finish — coding real pocket computers (microcontrollers), collecting live energy readings, and presenting findings to an audience.

4.6/5

Student enjoyment

72% of students gave it a 5-star rating

100%

Reported learning something new

Every student who took the survey said they learned something new

39

Students completed the entire course

Every student finished all five lessons, coded a pocket computer (microcontroller), and presented findings

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Book the support that fits Georgia.

Whether you want to get LEA into the hands of students this semester, plan for a pilot next year, or just learn more about the state-specific approach, you can book a session with our team to get the support you need.

School or district consultation

Review the state-specific entry point, pilot scope, and what implementation would look like for your classrooms.

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Founder-led instruction session

Bring Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele in to teach a project and show what high-quality facilitation looks like with students.

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Family or community guidance

Get help choosing the right starting point for home learning, after-school use, or a community organization rollout.

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Utility or business partnership call

Discuss local workforce relevance, territory fit, and how we can collaborate to support energy education in your community.

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Find your path

Choose your next step based on how you want to use LEA in Georgia.

Select your path below to see the approach designed for how you will use LEA in Georgia — whether you run a classroom, lead a school, or support a student at home.

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Schools

Curriculum and professional development for your district

Teachers

Lesson plans and resources for your classroom

Parents

Learn alongside your child with guided family activities

Community

Hands-on energy programs for clubs and community groups

Utilities

STEM outreach and workforce pipeline programs

Businesses

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