Tag: Research_Secondary

To gain a deeper understanding of the current energy landscape in Georgia and the southeast, this blog series examines emerging topics in the energy sector, provides timely information on key energy challenges and opportunities, and discusses how Georgia and the southeast are adapting to meet growing energy needs while embracing sustainable energy goals and supporting […]

Municipalities have shunned solar farms because these large installations are believed to reduce property values. Now, in a first-of-its-kind study, Georgia Tech economist Laura Taylor shows that utility-scale solar farms don’t adversely affect sales prices for agricultural land.  The work, published recently in the journal Land Economics, may help inform local decision-making. “As zoning boards […]