Georgia Power commits to e-mobility solutions at the University of Georgia
Georgia Power announced Friday it would provide $5 million to the University of Georgia to further the field of electric mobility.
The gift, officials said, will create scholarships, support research, and build partnerships across the state to further UGA’s goal of becoming a leader in e-mobility.
“The University of Georgia is extremely grateful to Georgia Power Company for their generous investment in our efforts to advance e-mobility through teaching, research, and outreach,” UGA President Jere W. Morehead said. “Through our long-standing partnership with Georgia Power, UGA is expanding the educational opportunities available to our students and contributing to the economic development of our state.”
Georgia Power President, Chairman, and CEO Kim Greene announced the gift at the second annual Electric Mobility Summit hosted by the University of Georgia. The summit brings academia together with leaders in industry and government to discuss challenges and opportunities in the e-mobility sector.
“Electric vehicle technology and innovation is already making a positive impact here in our state—from more EVs on the road every day to the incredible economic growth we see thanks to new jobs and investment being driven by the industry,” Greene said. “At Georgia Power, we’re committed to helping that growth continue, and we know that having the workforce ready to support it is key. That’s why we’re proud to partner with UGA to help advance e-mobility on every level, bringing opportunities that will benefit future generations of Georgians for years to come.”
The $5 million gift will go to UGA’s College of Engineering, the largest single gift in the engineering program’s history. Officials said it will fund programs and opportunities related to e-mobility. The gift will be distributed to an e-mobility network that supports initiatives in teaching, research, and outreach, as well as for e-mobility scholarships, e-mobility research, and e-mobility community partnerships with other academic institutions in the state, as well as communities and industry groups.
“UGA’s position as a flagship university means we are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the significant investments that are occurring in e-mobility in Georgia and transform these investments into benefits for our students and all of our communities,” said College of Engineering Dean Don Leo. “My sincere thanks to Georgia Power for their continued partnership.”
