Georgia Power reminds customers to shop and save this weekend during the state of Georgia's annual sales tax holiday for energy efficient ENERGY STAR products. Friday through Sunday across the state, shoppers who make a qualifying purchase are exempt from paying state and local sales tax on a number of household items such as appliances, compact fluorescent light bulbs, doors/windows and thermostats.   

In addition to saving on sales tax this weekend, customers who purchase qualified ENERGY STAR appliances including refrigerators, air conditioners, clothes washers and more may be eligible to receive additional rebates from Georgia Power. The company is also offering additional instant savings of $2 – $6 on select packs of ENERGY STAR certified CFL's and LED's at participating Costco, The Home Depot and Walmart locations through the end of November.      

Georgia's sales tax holiday marks the start of National Energy Awareness Month, an annual recognition of the central role energy plays in national prosperity, security, and environmental well-being.   Throughout October, Georgia Power is sharing news and information on the month-long event using #EnergyAwarenessMonth on Twitter, as well as creative ways to save money and energy every day using #GAEnergyTips.