Atlanta, Ga. — U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced bipartisan infrastructure law funding to build more electric vehicle chargers across Georgia.
Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock, alongside Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), are delivering Federal funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program to build more EV chargers for Georgia drivers.
Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Rep. Bishop are delivering $15 million to the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, which plans to install over 200 publicly available EV chargers across Middle Georgia, including in Milledgeville, Macon, Lizella, Roberta, Warner Robins, Bonaire, Centerville, Kathleen, Perry, Gray, Culloden, Juliette, Forsyth, Byron, Fort Valley, Hawkinsville, Eatonton, Jeffersonville, Allentown, Irwinton, Toomsboro, and Gordon.
Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock and Rep. Williams are delivering $11.8 million to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to install a DC Fast Charging Hub for rental car companies, ride-share drivers, airport shuttles for hotels, employees, the City of Atlanta’s growing EV light to heavy-duty fleets, as well as regional and local EV drivers coming to the airport or driving along the nearby major highway systems.
“I’m pleased to help deliver this investment through the bipartisan infrastructure law alongside Senator Reverend Warnock, Congressman Bishop, and Congresswoman Williams to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Georgia. Every day, the bipartisan infrastructure law is upgrading transportation, energy, sewer and water, and broadband internet across our great state,” said Sen. Ossoff.
“Georgia is on the frontlines of our nation’s clean energy economy thanks in part to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law I was proud to champion,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “This latest investment will help alleviate the burden of finding ample charging ports around our state. I believe we are called to be good stewards of our planet and its resources, and I will continue to do all I can in the U.S. Senate to support common sense solutions that will benefit both our ecology and our economy.”
“Georgia has become a national leader in the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EV) and EV battery components, which includes companies in Fort Valley, Bainbridge, and across our state,” said Congressman Bishop. He added, “This investment in EV charging infrastructure across Middle Georgia will help both sustain our manufacturing boom and make EV ownership more attractive. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—which funds this program—continues to deliver for Georgia by growing the economy, protecting the environment, and creating good-paying jobs for Georgians.”
“This $11.8 million investment through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a game-changer for the future of our region and the world’s busiest, most efficient airport. Installing a Fast Charging Hub for electric vehicles will not only enhance convenience for travelers and workers but also position us as leaders in the green infrastructure that will power Atlanta for generations,” said Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05). This investment reduces emissions, creates jobs, and keeps our region at the forefront of the clean energy revolution—all thanks to the leadership of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.”
“Once again, the Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering for Atlanta and the entire Metro region. Millions of Georgia’s dollars are coming back to our state to make the world’s busiest airport more efficient, resilient and built for the future. Thanks to Senator Ossoff, Senator Warnock, Congresswoman Williams and the White House, ATL’s own fleet, employees, visitors and partners will have 50 new DC Fast Chargers to help promote good environmental stewardship and the overall wellbeing of our airport’s surrounding communities.” – Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
“This grant award solidifies Georgia as a leader in both the manufacturing and deployment of electric vehicles across our state. Investing in Middle Georgia ensures that rural and disadvantaged communities will share in this prosperity,” said James A. Epps, Jr., Chairman of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant and will use it to enhance our position as a leader in the industry,”said Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Interim General Manager Jan Lennon. “Expanding charging accessibility options for rental car companies, ride-share drivers, and ATL employees allows us to pursue our sustainability goals while improving air quality in traditionally underserved communities. By engaging in those communities, we aim to promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.”
Sen. Ossoff continues delivering Federal resources through the bipartisan infrastructure law to strengthen Georgia’s infrastructure.
Earlier this year, Sen. Ossoff delivered $6,120,067 through the bipartisan infrastructure law to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to fund hundreds of free EV chargers at existing charging sites across the metro area.
In July, Sen. Ossoff delivered $6.2 million through the bipartisan infrastructure law to help revitalize Villanow Street in downtown LaFayette.
In May, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered funds through the bipartisan infrastructure law to help expedite the cleanup of hazardous materials in Macon, Milledgeville, Warner Robins, Columbus, and Rome.
Also in May, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock announced that Georgia will receive over $120 million for airport infrastructure upgrades across the state in Fiscal Year 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program funding, authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Click here to learn more about the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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