ATLANTA, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power and
the City of Atlanta today
announced that the company will be increasing the city's
streetlight footprint by 10,000 lights and upgrading other
lighting, with a focus on areas with high rates of traffic
accidents and crime.
"Through this partnership with the City of Atlanta, Georgia Power is dedicated to
providing energy efficient solutions to improve visibility and
safety in our communities," said Bentina Terry, senior vice
president of Region External Affairs & Community Engagement at
Georgia Power. "As a committed partner, we are working to help
implement solutions that benefit both our citizens and our
city."
Increased, high quality outdoor lighting has many benefits,
including improved safety and security. With the addition of energy
efficient LED lights and conversion of a number of older lights,
the City of Atlanta is also
expected to see a 60% reduction in their energy usage and to lower
its annual carbon footprint by approximately 2,000 tons.
The "One Atlanta – Light Up the Night" initiative follows a
six-month streetlight inventory and assessment conducted by the
City of Atlanta's Department of
Transportation (ATL DOT) and a team of industrial engineering
students from Georgia Tech earlier this
year. As part of the inventory, the team has evaluated the City's
existing streetlight footprint and identified where additional
streetlights are most needed based on crime rates, crash rates and
existing lighting coverage.
"The City of Atlanta is proud
to partner with Georgia Power to invest in streetlights to help
keep our communities safe," said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. "We anticipate that this
significant lighting investment will help reduce crime and
accidents."
Georgia Power works with government, business and residential
customers to provide efficient outdoor and roadway lighting
solutions across the state. The company is considered a global
leader in implementing LED technology that provides energy
efficient quality, reliability and value, while also enhancing
safety and security for the customer.
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 2.6
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 recognized by J.D. Power 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).
About ATL DOT
The Atlanta Department of Transportation
serves as both, the coordinating agency for all transportation
matters within the city government, and as the single point of
contact for citizens and external agencies. ATLDOT's goal is to
provide a safer, more equitable, and more sustainable
transportation network throughout the city. For more information
about the City of Atlanta, please
visit www.atlantaga.gov or watch City Channel 26. Follow
the City of Atlanta on Facebook
and Twitter @CityofAtlanta.
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