Georgia Recorder Some state lawmakers want to block cities and counties from being able to ban certain energy uses, like natural gas. But others question whether one day it might make sense for local governments to require renewable energy sources, like solar. Mischa Keijser/Getty Images No Georgia city has passed an ordinance that dictates what energy sources can be used to power local homes and businesses – and some state lawmakers want to keep it that way. Still, Savannah Alderman Nick Palumbo and other city officials oppose a state proposal targeting the kind of ordinances seen in other states that they argue would tie the hands of local officials who they say are best situated to act in their community’s interests.