Who We Are
We're one of the best-run biomass facilities in the country, operating at 83-86% capacity at all times with an outstanding safety record. Piedmont Green Power is proud to be part of the Pacolet Milliken family of companies. We sell power directly to Georgia Power under a long-term contract, delivering 55 MW around the clock. We own and maintain the transmission infrastructure all the way to the Georgia Power substation, ensuring reliable delivery to over 40,000 Georgia homes.
We believe in doing business the right way—transparently, sustainably, and with genuine commitment to the people and communities we serve. That means investing in our employees, supporting local industry, operating with environmental integrity, and being good neighbors.
Mission & Values
Piedmont Green Power’s values reflect sustainable energy production, environmental stewardship, safety and operational reliability, community energy support, and strategic growth within the renewable energy sector.
Commitment to Renewable,
Sustainable Energy
Piedmont Green Power ("PGP") operates a 55 MW biomass-fired generating facility that converts wood waste (biomass) into renewable electricity, helping reduce landfill waste and provide clean energy.
Focus on Sustainability and
Environmental Stewardship
The plant uses approximately 600,000 tons of wood waste annually, all biomass feedstock, qualifying it as a source of renewable power under federal and state standards.
Our business aligns with broader sustainability goals of reducing fossil fuel reliance and supporting a cleaner energy mix.
Long-Term Community
and Strategic Partnerships
PGP has a long-term power purchase agreement with Georgia Power, ensuring stable operation and community energy supply.
Since starting operations in Barnesville, Georgia, PGP has invested in the community. They partner with community leaders and organizations to support and strengthen education, enhance quality of life, expand recreation and tourism opportunities, and advance inclusion initiatives throughout the community.
Renewable Energy and
Market Integration
PGP also participates in the renewable energy market by selling renewable energy credits (RECs), supporting broader decarbonization and renewable procurement efforts.
Safety and
Operational Efficiency
PGP Leadership emphasizes safety, sustainability, and operating efficiency as defining strengths for PGP.
Clean Energy, Done Right
Our bubbling bed combustion technology achieves 83-86% efficiency—far exceeding the industry standard of 60-70% which means we use less wood to generate more power in a cleaner manner.
Our system uses 249 tons of sand that "bubbles" with forced air to create optimal combustion. As wood enters the system, the sand scrubs it until wood fibers are completely converted to ash. Just 1.4 tons of wood generates one megawatt of clean power.
As an independent power producer, we operate under state environmental agency oversight. We also generate Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), representing the environmental benefits of our renewable energy production.
65 tons of wood
per hour
100% clean wood
(no treated
lumber or
construction debris)
Woody waste
sourced within
100 miles
$1.5M+ monthly
investment in
local wood
supply
Supporting
Georgia's forestry
industry (#1 in the
nation!)
People First, Safety Second
At PGP, we believe a strong safety culture starts with taking care of our people, because when we take care of our people, safety naturally follows. We maintain one of the best safety records in the biomass industry.
What Makes Us Different
- Comprehensive training from day one
- Step-up pay increases as you develop skills
- Up to an 8% bonus every year, paid out in December.
- One week off per month for operations staff
- Holiday pay at double time and a half
- 120 HR vacation / pro-rated
- Mid - year bonus, based on company performance
- Some of the highest-paying jobs in the county and surrounding areas
We're looking for people who are safe, trainable, dependable, and ready to grow with us.
Want to join our team?
Get more info about careers at PGP
Dive Deeper
We love showing neighbors what we do. To schedule a tour, contact us at info@piedmontgp.com
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