ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
continues to advance electric transportation in Georgia through innovative programs that make
driving an electric vehicle (EV) more convenient than ever in 2017.
To accommodate the growing number of EVs on Georgia roads and
highways, the company installed 25 new public EV charging locations
last year in 25 cities across the state, with more to come in 2017.
Since launching its Get Current, Drive Electric™ initiative
in 2015, Georgia Power estimates that approximately 2,500 EV
chargers have been installed statewide by the company and its
customers.
From Savannah to Rome, Georgia Power public charging islands
feature multiple options for EV drivers including a DC fast charger
(CHADeMo/SAE combo plugs) as well as a dual port Level 2,
208/240-volt charger. The charging islands accept either a Georgia
Power Card, powered by ChargePoint and available at
GeorgiaPower.ChargePoint.com, or an existing ChargePoint card.
Both business and residential customers continue to realize the
benefits of driving electric with Georgia Power. The company has
issued more than 1,700 rebates to residential and business
customers through the Get Current, Drive Electric™. The
company also continues to encourage EV-driving customers to
consider its special Plug-in Electric Vehicle charging rate (PEV),
which helps them save even more just by making simple changes like
setting a timer to charge their EV at night and shifting
electricity usage as seasons and demand times change.
To learn more about driving electric with Georgia Power,
including an interactive savings calculator, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com/EV and join Georgia Power's social EV
communities on Facebook and Twitter (@GeorgiaPowerET).
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class
service to its customers every day and the company is consistently
recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in
customer satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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