Pacolet Milliken Expands Georgia Biomass Plant Holdings
The firm adds 116 MW of capacity, consolidating its state biomass footprint to streamline operations and energy sales.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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Pacolet Milliken has acquired Georgia Renewable Power, adding 116 MW of biomass generating capacity to its holdings. The deal expands the firm's state footprint to three biomass facilities, which operate under long-term power purchase agreements.
Why it matters
The acquisition allows Pacolet Milliken to capture operational synergies by consolidating management of three woody biomass plants across Georgia. This expansion reflects a broader push into the renewable energy sector following the company's initial entry in 2024.
Pacolet Milliken now operates three biomass facilities in Georgia after acquiring 116 MW of capacity. The new plants join the firm's 55 MW Piedmont Green Power asset, with financing provided by Manulife.
The players
Pacolet Milliken
An investment firm that manages a portfolio of energy and real estate assets.
Georgia Renewable Power
An operator of biomass power generation facilities in Georgia.
Manulife
A global financial services group that provides financing for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
Georgia Power
The regulated electrical utility that serves the majority of Georgia.
The details
The firm integrates the two new facilities in Franklin County and Madison County with its existing plant in Barnesville. These plants utilize woody biomass for power generation, selling their output directly to Georgia Power via long-term contracts. Additionally, the firm generates revenue by selling renewable energy credits on the open market.
Timeline
2024: Pacolet Milliken entered the biomass sector.
October 2026: Pacolet Milliken acquired Georgia Renewable Power.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the industry pattern of private equity consolidation in renewable energy infrastructure. The deal signals a shift toward achieving operational scale by clustering regional biomass assets under a single owner.
Operators in the renewable energy supply chain should monitor how consolidated management affects feedstock procurement and pricing in Franklin and Madison counties. Firms should also track similar biomass acquisitions as potential indicators of future renewable energy credit market volatility.
The takeaway
Operational synergy remains the primary driver for middle-market renewable energy acquisitions. Operators should track how the integration of these three facilities influences the firm's competitive position when bidding on future power purchase agreements with utility providers.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bioenergy Insight.
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