Drive Electric Georgia

Drivers for 'gig' services like Uber, Lyft, Postmates, etc. put a lot of miles on their vehicles, and disproportionately come from historically marginalized communities. Helping them go electric can be a big win for the environment and equity - if done well, in a way that centers the needs of those drivers. If done poorly, however, a push to electrify can cause additional harm. This report builds on years of work Forth has done interviewing and working closely with gig drivers. Read more:

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The Quickfill Food Mart (434 Elbert Street) in Elbert, GA celebrates one year of EV charging! , Electric Georgia

Let us know where your electric vehicle is taking you today on the 4th of July! 🚗🇺🇲🚙

The 14th Annual Clean Energy Roadshow event will be here next week! The event, which is hosted by Georgia’s Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and is recognized as state’s largest showcase for alternative fuel fleet vehicles, will take place at three key locations: Riverside Epicenter in Austell on July 9, Savoy Automotive Museum in Cartersville on July 10, and Gwinnett Technical College North Fulton Campus in Alpharetta on July 11.

The Clean Energy Roadshow is Georgia's original and longest running new technology vehicle showcase and seminar. This premier event brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including auto and bus manufacturers, utility partners, and fueling and charging infrastructure suppliers, all dedicated to advancing the adoption of clean energy vehicles.

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The 14th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners will roll into town promoting the benefits of alternative fuels, starting July 9th with three consecutive tour-stops in Austell, Cartersville, and Alpharetta. The series opens at the Riverside EpiCenter on July 9th followed by stops in Cartersville at the new Savoy Automobile Museum on July 10th, and a final stop at the North Fulton campus of Gwinnett Technical College on the 11th.

Read the full announcement here: https://tinyurl.com/2zuswkpb

Hydrogen Powered Vehicles Join Electric, Propane and Natural Gas Fleets for 14th Annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow /PRNewswire/ -- The 14th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners will roll into town...

An EV semi recently flexed its muscle in Port Wentworth! Read more: https://ow.ly/CXL350RZhQh

An EV semi flexes its muscle in Port Wentworth - The Current Fuel center invests in chargers for semi trucks working between port and distribution centers.

🚛✨ Exciting News for Savannah! ✨🚛

$150 million in grants have been announced by the federal government to cut air pollution and modernize infrastructure at ports across the nation, and we're thrilled to share that Savannah's Port will receive $15.3 million of this funding! 🎉

This significant investment will help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and strengthen our supply chain by: 🌱 Building large-scale charging infrastructure near the port 🚚 Replacing diesel trucks with cleaner, zero-emission vehicles ⚡ Expanding the use of innovative, low- and zero-emission equipment

By electrifying our port, we're not just reducing pollution from idling trucks – we're ensuring a healthier environment for our workers and neighboring communities. This grant is a major win for Savannah, moving us closer to a cleaner and more resilient future! 🌿💪

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $150 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Truck Air Pollution Near America’s Ports | FHWA As a part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, 16 projects in 11 states and Puerto Rico to receive grants that will reduce air pollution at ports and surrounding communities

Interested in receiving free technical assistance for getting EV charging stations installed at work? Join us this week- on Thursday, May 2nd to learn about EMPOWER, our workplace charging initiative in the Southeast!

The webinar will cover:

-Benefits of Workplace Charging
-Overview of the EMPOWER program
-Highlights of EV charging incentives across the Southeast

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-CsqT8sHNBAPDZVw_sqIi3jpV-bPJ-k #/registration

Did you know that if you buy a qualified used electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle from a licensed dealer for $25K or less, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit. Learn more from at: www.irs.gov/cleanvehicles

We were thrilled to host a electric vehicle car show in Dawsonville this past weekend! This event featured an electric vehicle showcase and community organizations at the North Georgia Premium Outlets. 🚗🚙🚗

Are you registered yet? If you're interested in receiving some free technical assistance for getting EV charging stations installed at work, uoin us on May 2nd to learn about our EMPOWER equity-focused workplace charging initiative and how you can receive up to $2,000 of free technical assistance in the Southeast! Register here: https://ow.ly/PlUH50Rhiyn

Our team has been busy preparing for two Drive Electric Earth Day events TOMORROW - on April 20th, one in Atlanta and one in Dawsonville. Check out the details here for the event closest to you! https://www.cleancitiesgeorgia.org/events/

Georgia is set to receive 112 new EV charging ports at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center to support the swiftly growing federal EV fleet. This exciting investment further underscores the federal government's commitment to .

Clean Cities and Communities is a energy.gov partnership to advance clean nationwide. If you’re thinking about how to make a positive impact on our planet this upcoming , contact us for resources and ideas: https://www.cleancitiesgeorgia.org

Join us for an upcoming Electric Transportation Grant Webinar on April 11th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EST. This webinar will cover electric transportation funding options for communities in the Southeast US with specific focus on the Charging Fueling Infrastructure Program. Attendees will be able to hear from recent awardees, as well as multiple technical assistance providers who can help in all aspects of applying for and managing federal awards for electric vehicles. Register here: https://ow.ly/cRfI50R9wHW

A highlight of the week for our team was the Electric Vehicle Day at Atlanta City Hall! 🚗🚙

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more electric school buses are rolling in, paving the way for a cleaner, quieter, and brighter future for Georgia.🔌🚌 "

En Route to the Southeast: Electric School Bus Opportunities and Awards - SACE | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Cleaner air is on the way to 280 school districts across the country, including 35 in the Southeast! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded nearly $1 billion this week to applicants through…

Staying safe in the cold! ❄️🚗From optimizing range to keeping your electric ride cozy, we've got you covered. Embrace the cold without compromising efficiency! 🌨️🔋 "

4 Tips to Avoid the EV Battery Issues That Icy Chicago Just Had Recent reports of stranded Tesla drivers in snowy Chicago shows us that owning an EV comes with its disadvantages. But experts say there are ways to prepare for extreme cold (and hot) weather before you drive.

Fueling the future, one charge at a time! 🚗⚡ Exciting news: Say hello to the new Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, which provides a tax credit of up to 30% for the cost of EV charging stations! 🌎 "

Electrification Coalition - Electrification Coalition: New Treasury Guidance on 30C Tax Credit Will Make EV Charging More Accessible to American Communities Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released partial guidance on the 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, which provides a tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of EV charging stations.

Funding update: GEFA opened their Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant with 6 different blueprint options to apply for, including one for EVs and Fleet Electrification! Applications close March 1st. There will be 20 awards given out up to $150k. Read more at:

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency.

⚡ Drive Electric Georgia hopes you have an electric 2024! Here's to another great year of electric vehicle growth in Georgia and beyond! 🎉

What are your electric goals for 2024? ⚡

⚡🚗 "Georgia leads the Southeast in EV chargers per capita." ⚡ ⛽

It's been a prosperous 2023, and we can't wait to see what 2024 holds for the electric vehicle industry in Georgia! 🌎

In 2023, Electric Vehicles Were Everywhere - SACE | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy It took a decade to sell America’s first 1 million electric vehicles (EVs), two years to sell the next million, and then, in 2023, only 11 months to sell the next. This…

⚡ "Akins Ford in Winder, Ga., will install 19 total charging stations to decrease the dealership's carbon footprint. Charge Enterprises will be overseeing the projects." ⚡

A Georgia car dealership is building electric chargers and solar panels in a new partnership Georgia’s largest Ford dealership is partnering with an electric infrastructure energy company to build several new electric vehicle chargers and solar panels.

⚡ "Forsyth is one of the three counties outside of Colorado and California to make the top 25 EV miles traveled list."

Can you believe it? Forsyth County in Georgia has made the list of top EV miles traveled in the U.S.! Georgia is quickly becoming an EV hotspot. ⚡

Map: The Georgia counties where electric vehicles are most popular Forsyth County electric vehicle usage double the national average

⚡ "The Southeast corridor of the U.S. — the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida — is the country’s largest producer of electric vehicles. Roughly 40% of the nation’s electronic vehicle assembly investments, totaling $60 billion, and manufacturing jobs are found here." ⚡

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An Electric Car Journey Through the South A climate reporter spent one week driving an electric vehicle through four states. Here is what you should know about owning one.

TOMORROW: Clean School Bus News: Highland, a leader in school bus electrification, is hosting a free webinar about the EPA Clean School Bus Program Round 3 funding at 11:00 a.m. ET. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your questions answered about school bus electrification! ⚡🚌

Register here: https://bit.ly/3svABFP

EPA has officially opened its second rebate funding opportunity through the multi-year funding program. Under the 2023 Rebate Program, EPA anticipates awarding at least $500 million in rebate funding. 🚌

Eligible applicants can apply to receive funding for the purchase of up to 25 zero-emission (ZE) and/or clean school buses, along with ZE charging infrastructure and eligible workforce development costs. ⚡⛽

EPA is prioritizing applications that will replace buses serving high-need local education agencies, rural areas, Tribal school districts funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and public school districts receiving basic support payments for students living on Tribal land.

In addition, EPA is committed to ensuring the CSB Program delivers on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative that at least 40% of the benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities.

Applicants must submit all application materials by January 31st, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. ET!

Learn more: https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/clean-school-bus-program-rebates

Clean School Bus News: Highland, a leader in school bus electrification, is hosting a free webinar about the EPA Clean School Bus Program Round 3 funding on Dec. 14 at 11:00 a.m. ET. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your questions answered about school bus electrification! ⚡🚌

Featuring speakers from the Electrification Coalition, Moms Clean Air Force, and the Florida and Environment Florida Research & Policy Center!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3svABFP

The Internal Revenue Service reminded dealers and sellers of clean vehicles to register their organizations immediately on the Energy Credits Online tool. 🚗 🌱

The is strongly urging sellers of clean vehicles to register by Dec. 1, 2023, if they want to be in a position to receive advance payments starting Jan. 1, 2024.

Learn more at: https://www.irs.gov/cvregister

The Drive Electric Georgia initiative is excited to present tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. ET along with the other Drive Electric USA state partners on the accomplishments of the project! ⚡

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about the successes of this project. 🎉

Register: https://bit.ly/3sS3v32

Success Stories from 14 States Building Drive Electric Initiatives Join us on 11/29/23 to hear inspiring stories from 14 state-based initiatives on their efforts to drive an EV revolution in their states!