Drive Electric Georgia

28/07/2025

Augusta Transit is making a major move toward cleaner, quieter public transportation with the arrival of five battery-electric buses expected later this year. The city was awarded more than $6 million in federal grant funding in 2022 to purchase the buses—marking a first for public transit in the Central Savannah River Area. While the chargers are already in place, the buses themselves are expected to hit Augusta streets in late fall. City leaders say the shift to electric transit is only the beginning of a broader plan to modernize public transportation in the region. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4pdx6y

24/07/2025

Just a few weeks away! 🎉 Clean Energy Roadshows are taking place this summer, from August 12th-14th in Savannah, Macon, and Lawrenceville. Hosted by Public Service Commissioner Tim G. Echols, these roadshows feature speakers from different fleets as well as ride-and-drive opportunities for professionals and government leaders. These roadshows serve as great opportunities to learn about different clean energy vehicles and the economic opportunities that come with transitioning. ⚡️ Learn more here: https://cleanenergyroadshow.com/

10/06/2025

The Annual Georgia Environmental Conference is coming up. From August 20th-22nd, attendees will hear from speakers across multiple industries who are involved in sustainability, covering topics such as transportation and alternative fuels. Clean Cities Georgia is coordinating multiple panels surrounding alternative transportation, so check it out! Find out more here: https://georgiaenet.com/

17/04/2025

Earth Day 🌎 is approaching soon and we want to remind you to join Clean Cities Georgia, MARTA, City of Chamblee, and Clean Walks on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for an electrifying Earth Day celebration! From 10am – 11:30 am there will be a litter pickup activity, followed by an EV Car Show starting at 11:30 am. Volunteer to showcase your electric vehicle, help answer prospective EV owner questions, and share your personal experiences.

Celebrate Sustainability! Connect with community organizations dedicated to a greener future, learn how EVs are revolutionizing transportation, and discover ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Fun for the Whole Family! Enjoy a day filled with interactive exhibits, exciting discussions, and hands-on experiences. Whether you're a car lover, an eco-warrior, or just looking for a great weekend activity, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Volunteer for the EV Car Show here: https://driveelectricearthmonth.org/event?eventid=4740

Volunteer for the Litter + EVs: https://cleanwalks.org/earth-day-event

27/03/2025

Join Clean Cities Georgia, MARTA, City of Chamblee, and Clean Walks on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for an electrifying Earth Day celebration! From 10am – 11:30 am there will be a litter pickup activity, followed by an EV Car Show starting at 11:30 am. Volunteer to showcase your electric vehicle, help answer prospective EV owner questions, and share your personal experiences.

Sign up for just the EV Car Show here: https://driveelectricearthmonth.org/event?eventid=4740

Register for both the Car Show and Litter Pickup here: https://cleanwalks.org/earth-day-event

Celebrate Sustainability! Connect with community organizations dedicated to a greener future, learn how EVs are revolutionizing transportation, and discover ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Fun for the Whole Family! Enjoy a day filled with interactive exhibits, exciting discussions, and hands-on experiences. Whether you're a car lover, an eco-warrior, or just looking for a great weekend activity, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

18/03/2025

Our team had a great time at UGA's E-Mobility Summit! Sumner Pomeroy, our Program Manager, Spencer Clifford, our Program Coordinator, and our two new Green Fleet Fellows Larry Heiman and Autumn Starbird were able to attend. For EV manufacturing and industry, Georgia has more than $29B in investments that will provide 36,000 jobs across 31 counties. Despite misinformation in the news, electric vehicle purchases continue to rise. We keep charging on!

13/11/2024

Join us on November 14th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a compelling webinar exploring the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in home service fleets. Designed for professionals in industries like HVAC, landscaping, electrical services, and more, this session will highlight the practical benefits and solutions of going electric.

We’re thrilled to feature Lawn Capital, a leading name in sustainable landscaping, as our presenter. Learn directly from their experience transitioning to an electric fleet and the impact it’s had on their operations. Discover how electrification has driven down costs, boosted eco-friendly practices, and positioned Lawn Capital as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

In addition to hearing real-world insights, we’ll break down common challenges such as charging infrastructure, vehicle selection, and cost hurdles, offering practical strategies to overcome them.

The event includes a dynamic presentation from Lawn Capital, followed by a moderated Q&A session—giving you the opportunity to engage directly and ask your questions.

RSVP here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeGoqDojE9FV0aE_97ADRcR7Ixad2ZIC

11/11/2024

The Electrification Coalition is hosting a webinar with its Veterans for EVs Initiative called, ‘Will EVs Crash the Grid? Veterans Discuss EVs, National Security, and Grid Resiliency.’ This webinar will be Zoom on November 13th 12-1 pm ET. The webinar will tackle questions surrounding grid resiliency and reveal how EVs can make the grid stronger. We'll also explore the broader implications of EV adoption, including their role in transportation's future and our national security. We will hear from veterans and EV experts on the intersection between EVs, the grid, and national security through presentations, panel discussion, and a Q&A session. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4j3828ep

01/11/2024

The world needs more workplaces with EV chargers. That’s why The EMPOWER Project exists.

And it’s why a campaign has launched to celebrate forward-thinking employers in the U.S. who are providing chargers for their employees.

Workplace charging is life changing for people who can’t have a charger at home, but want to save money (and the planet) by driving electric.

The EMPOWER Project's goal is to crown an EV Charging Champion–an organization that’s gone above and beyond to offer EV chargers to their employees.

Whether or not you win, EVERY organization who applies will be featured on their website, promoted on social media, and sent a certificate to commemorate their success. 🙌

Nominations are accepted through December 31, 2024. APPLY HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvJgaNq4 👈

Please note: to qualify, the organization needs to have installed chargers on or after April 1, 2022. Find out more here: https://www.workplacecharging.com/

Thank you to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding EMPOWER.

04/10/2024

We're excited to share that the EPA has announced the opening of the 2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program application period! This is the third rebate funding opportunity through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s multi-year CSB Program. Under the 2024 CSB Rebate Program, the EPA anticipates awarding up to $965 million in rebate funding with the potential to modify this figure based on the application pool and other factors.

To allow for more transformative projects, the EPA has increased the maximum number of buses funded per application from 25 to 50 school buses. Eligible applicants can apply to receive funding for the purchase of zero-emission (ZE) and/or clean school buses (propane or compressed natural gas), and the purchase and installation of ZE charging infrastructure for applicants requesting ZE buses; selected applicants may also use their awarded rebate funds for workforce training, consulting costs for bus deployments, and bus warranty costs. The EPA will also provide additional funding per bus for ADA-compliant buses and for applicants not located in one of the lower 48 contiguous states to cover shipping costs.

2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program applicants must submit all application materials by January 9th, 2025, at 4:00PM ET through the Applicant Dashboard here: https://app.epa.gov/csb/welcome

25/09/2024

The U.S. Department of Energy is studying so-called "soft costs" of deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure that sometimes are overlooked, and notes that the outlay for such items — such as permitting, inspections, administration and utility interconnections — can be higher than those for buildout costs, such as charging station construction, equipment and software.

DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory is leading the initiative in partnership with peer national laboratories to add clarity about soft costs that governments and private-sector companies may incur as they consider building out EV infrastructure.

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The U.S. Department of Energy is studying so-called soft costs of deploying EV charging infrastructure that sometimes are overlooked but can be higher than the basic buildout costs.