ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
continues to advance electric transportation in Georgia through innovative programs and
partnerships that make driving an electric vehicle (EV) more
convenient than ever and give customers options. Georgia Power's
partnership with Lyft includes a pilot program that incentivizes EV
driving.
As part of the program, qualified EV drivers are eligible for a
$500 bonus when they sign up for Lyft
from Oct. 22, 2018 through
Nov. 21, 2018, and after they have
completed 30 rides within 30 consecutive days. Future Lyft drivers
can visit www.chargeupatlanta.com to learn more and sign up. In
addition to reaching rideshare drivers, the program will also
promote EV use amongst Lyft's rideshare users. The program will
include information about the ease, reliability and affordability
of driving electric.
"We are committed to developing new partnerships and programs
that assist customers with their EV energy needs and advancing
Georgia as an EV-friendly state,"
said Ervan Hancock, Georgia Power's
director for electric transportation programs. "We're excited to
partner with Lyft to help inspire rideshare drivers in Georgia to consider the benefits of driving
electric."
"By attracting more EV drivers to Lyft, we hope to get more
Georgians in electric vehicles so they can experience the ride
firsthand. We hope it challenges misperceptions about EVs," said
Sam Bond, general manager of Lyft
southeast. "We believe this is just the start of a longer-term
effort with Georgia Power to 'charge up' the state."
EV Charging Stations Across the State
To accommodate
the growing number of EVs on Georgia roads and highways, the
company installed 36 public EV charging locations across the state.
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
www.GeorgiaPower.ChargePoint.com, or an existing ChargePoint
card.
Rebates and Special Rates for EV Drivers
Georgia Power
also offers rebates to residential and business customers through
the Get Current, Drive Electric program. The company has already
issued more than 1,700 rebates to residential and business
customers. The company also encourages current 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, 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), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and
Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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