Garden City, Ga. — U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced new Federal resources through the bipartisan infrastructure law to strengthen Georgia’s energy security and upgrade Port infrastructure.
Today, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock announced they are delivering over $49 million through the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) to improve grid redundancy and resilience.
The Federal resources, which come through the bipartisan infrastructure law, will allow the Port of Savannah to create their own electric power distribution network at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal, rather than having to rely on local energy sources. These resources will further enhance operations and support the significant growth of the Port of Savannah.
“These upgrades to the Port of Savannah will strengthen Georgia’s energy grid and support opportunity and prosperity in coastal Georgia and statewide. The bipartisan infrastructure law — the most significant investment in America’s infrastructure since the Eisenhower Administration — continues to upgrade transportation, water, broadband, and energy infrastructure across our state,”Sen. Ossoff said.
“The investments we make in energy security today will help make our ports more resilient tomorrow. That is part of the reason I fought so hard to pass bills like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and ensure it included historic investments for Georgia’s ports. Senator Ossoff and I will continue championing investments to keep Georgia’s ports strong,” said Senator Reverend Warnock.
Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock continue delivering Federal resources to strengthen Georgia’s ports, improve our energy security, and lower costs for families.
Last month, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock announced they secured $60,324,102 in Federal funding to strengthen railroad safety across Georgia through the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock also announced they secured $48,763,746 to install new electric charging infrastructure for ships at the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick.
In January, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock delivered $15 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation to help upgrade infrastructure at the Port of Brunswick — improving operations, creating economic opportunities, and strengthening Georgia’s supply chains.
Last year, Sen. Ossoff delivered a $250 million investment through the bipartisan infrastructure law to strengthen Georgia’s energy grid and ensure Georgia families, small businesses, and the agricultural industry have access to reliable and affordable electricity.
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