Georgia EPD proposes CO2e emissions cap for Smith Energy Facility turbines

A draft state permit would limit how much carbon dioxide equivalent each combustion turbine stack at the Dalton power plant can emit.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomPublished September 30, 2026Updated October 2, 2026Last checked October 7, 2026

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Public comment period for requesting a hearing on the draft permit runs through October 30, 2026.

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Georgia's Environmental Protection Division has drafted a permit condition capping CO2e emissions from each combined-cycle combustion turbine stack at the Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility at 1,270,090 tons during any twelve consecutive months.

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The cap is part of a proposed renewal of the facility's Title V Operating Permit, which covers the electric power utility in Dalton. EPD has set a deadline of October 30, 2026 for the public to request a hearing during the comment period.

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October 30, 2026Appeared on agenda

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CO2e emission cap for each combined-cycle combustion turbine stack at Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility

in excess of 1,270,090 tons during any twelve consecutive months

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AgendaTV-938555 draftin excess of 1,270,090 tons during any twelve consecutive months

October 30, 2026Appeared on agenda

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Title V Operating Permit renewal for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility electric power utility in Dalton

Description of Operation: Electric Power Utility Comment period/deadline for public hearing request expires on: October 30, 2026

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AgendaPA0926-5Description of Operation: Electric Power Utility Comment period/deadline for public hearing request expires on: October 30, 2026

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