Energy
No-Cost Industrial Energy Audits for Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
No-Cost Industrial Energy Audits for Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers In collaboration with Clark University and Southface – a non-profit founded in 1978 that focuses on, among other things, sustainability and energy-efficient buildings – the Kennesaw Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) offers no-cost (free) industrial assessments and ASHRAE Level Energy Audits to eligible small- and…
Read MoreEnergy Update – July 2025
Energy Update – July 2025 GAM Enters Two Beneficial Settlements to Resolve PSC Cases GAM is constantly engaged on energy regulatory matters before the Georgia Public Service Commission (“Commission”), representing our members’ interests in highly complex cases that impact the affordability and reliability of energy used by Georgia manufacturers. In the last few weeks, GAM…
Read MoreGAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages
GAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages Rough estimate: Over the course of my work life, I have attended over 10,000 meetings – ranging from one-hour staff sessions to multi-day blow-out conferences. That’s a lot of meetings. To quote former President Biden, “No joke.” I can remember the worst of them. An epic yelling…
Read MoreFull Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing
Full Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing GAM staff, members, and assorted dignitaries at GAM Day 2025. In the 125-year history of GAM, there has never been a March like this. Let me give you a quick recap. March 5th was GAM Day in the State Capitol. Over 75 GAM members and…
Read More125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM!
125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM! A lot has changed in 125 years, and not just the name of the Association. It’s 1901. Members of the newly formed Georgia Industrial Association gather at their first annual meeting to reflect on the inaugural year. Bowler hats, top hats, hoop skirts and parasols are everywhere. I’ve seen the…
Read More2024 Staff Recap
2024 Staff Recap After a busy 2024 the GAM staff looks back on the past 12 months, and ahead to 2025. Brittney Hull Vice President, Government Affairs What are you most proud of this year? I have been very proud of our members stepping up and being vocal on political advocacy. When I came to…
Read More2024 Fall Meeting Recap
2024 Fall Meeting Recap GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram Presents to members at the 2024 Fall Meeting. By several measures, the recent Fall Meeting of our membership was arguably GAM’s best ever. The comments received were overwhelmingly positive. In our post-event survey, folks gave us roses for the meeting location (The Ritz at Lake…
Read MoreGAM Advocates for Manufacturers at the Public Service Commission
GAM Advocates for Manufacturers at the Public Service Commission GAM has a long and successful history of advocacy before the Georgia Public Service Commission. The Commission is a five-member elected body whose members serve staggered six-year terms and regulate utilities in the electric, natural gas and telecommunications industries. It regularly conducts litigation with numerous parties…
Read More2024 Pre-Election Legislative Update
2024 Pre-Election Legislative Update GAM is the only organization in Georgia exclusively representing the state’s manufacturing industry and GAM members receive exclusive access to our government affairs insights. GAM members: Click here to the pre-election update from GAM’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Brittney Hull. HAVING TROUBLE LOGGING IN? LET US KNOW
Read MoreGAM Supports Natural Gas Pipeline Construction – Update
GAM Supports Natural Gas Pipeline Construction – Update GAM Supports Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Click here to read Clay’s previous article on this issue from our July 7 Transformer. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), as of 2021 the United States possessed enough dry natural gas to last for 86 years,…
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