Engaging Speakers and Issues Highlight 2023 Mayors Summit

In November, MEAG Power held its 29th annual Mayors Summit, a forum where Participant Mayors and Board/Commission Chairs and their designees can share experiences, discuss the political, economic and industry environments, and build on the relationships that are the foundation of the MEAG Power family.

In addition to the traditional Open Discussion with Mayors, in which all attendees are invited to share their views on the most important issues of the day affecting Participant communities, a Mayors-only session allows Participant leaders to debate events amongst themselves.

The day-long general session featured speakers who provided an array of knowledge and insight to help Participant and MEAG Power leaders more deeply understand some of the most important issues of the day. Speakers delved into topics ranging from the state’s robust economic development to cybersecurity to a detailed debrief on how Georgia’s electricity market structure provides a significant advantage in providing a reliable and economical energy supply. Attendees also heard an update on the state’s political scene from Joel Wiggins, who will be assisting MEAG Power’s Government Relations staff during the upcoming legislative session.

The presentations from the Mayors Summit included:

The New Georgia Economy – Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Georgia’s Energy Outlook – Kim Greene, President & CEO, Georgia Power

State Political Scene – Joel Wiggins, The Southern Group

Georgia’s Advantageous Electricity Market Structure – Dr. David Gattie, Associate Professor of Engineering, University of Georgia

MEAG Power greatly values the insight and input from Participant Mayors and Board/Commission Chairs in helping MEAG Power leadership and staff formulate the appropriate approaches to dealing with all the major issues of the day.

NOTE: The presentations are posted on a private Event Page on the MEAG Power website. If you would like to access the presentations and did not attend the event, please email us at events@meagpower.org to receive the URL. (If you attended Mayors Summit, please use the previously provided URL.)