Go Solar in Cobb County!
This week Environment Georgia and our allies launched the first ever solarize campaign for Cobb Co.
Jennette
Gayer
State Director, Environment Georgia
Started on staff: 2000
B.A. and B.S., The College of William and Mary
As director, Jennette coordinates policy development, research, outreach and legislative advocacy for Environment Georgia. She has run successful campaigns to designate Georgia’s first outstanding national resource water along the headwaters of the Conasauga River, expand parks along the Chattahoochee River and Jekyll Island State Park, and stop construction of three new coal-fired power plants in Georgia, while also advocating for solar policies that have helped make Georgia one of the top 10 states for solar in the country. She serves on the leadership team for the Georgia Water Coalition, and on the boards of Citizens for Progressive Transit and The Georgia Solar Energy Association. Jennette lives in Atlanta, where she enjoys training for triathlons and hiking and camping in Georgia’s mountains.
Posts by Jennette Gayer
Toxic coal ash updates: Successful GA/IL team-up and kudos to Rep. Hank Johnson
Upcoming deadline to ensure safe clean-up of toxic coal ash
Coal ash is the highly toxic residue left behind after burning coal and contains toxins like arsenic, mercury, and lead.
5 reasons why a titanium mine near the Okefenokee Swamp is a terrible idea
Home to some of our nation’s rarest animals, this natural wonder is at risk of being devastated by a 773-acre heavy metals strip mine.
