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Georgia Power works to build EV infrastructure in Georgia

Georgia Power has taken a number of steps to build out the state’s electric vehicles (EVs) infrastructure and support the growing number of EVs in the state of Georgia, currently home to 30,000 EVs and 930 public charging stations.

“At Georgia Power, we know that the ‘future is electric’ in our state and that future is now. We are committed to working with state officials to support the growth of the local EV industry for consumers and manufacturers alike,” Nicole Faulk, senior vice president of Customer Strategy & Solutions at Georgia Power, said. “With more than 116 million EVs on the road expected by 2030, nearly 60% of all passenger vehicle miles around the world will be in an electric vehicle and we are dedicated to partnering with customers, businesses and government entities across the state to ensure they have the latest in charging capabilities and infrastructure.”

For starters, Georgia Power is expanding its EV infrastructure to keep up with demand. The state is currently the sixth-largest market in the U.S. for EV fast charging. The company has recently made several fast-charger additions in rural parts of Georgia.

Also, the Southern Company – Georgia Power’s parent company– joined other utilities across the nation in the Electric Highway Coalition. The coalition was created to increase charging options along major highway routes from Texas to Washington, D.C. In addition, working with the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia Power has installed 51 Direct Current (DC) fast chargers in locations statewide. Further, it will invest nearly $6 million in funding by 2022 in fast-charging infrastructure across Georgia. These installations will include the newest technology in EV fast chargers, offering charging speeds up to 125kW, adding 100 miles in 12 minutes.

Additionally, Georgia Power is committed to electrifying portions of its own vehicle fleet as part of Southern Company’s goal to convert 50 percent of specified segments within its system fleet vehicles to EVs by 2030.

 

Dave Kovaleski

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