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The grant will finance projects supporting Georgias shift to cleaner energy and grid modernisation.
Georgia Power has secured $160m from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to bolster the resilience and efficiency of Georgia’s power grid.
The funding, allocated through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) programme, aims to reduce investment costs for customers and enhance grid flexibility.
It is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s initiative to ensure communities have access to reliable and affordable electricity.
The grant will fund projects across Georgia, supporting the state’s transition to cleaner energy and the transformation of its electric grid.
Investments in the transmission system such as high-voltage power lines are deemed essential to accommodate both existing and future energy demands.
Georgia Power will utilise GRIP programme funding to implement new grid-enhancing technologies including dynamic line rating technology and the reconductoring of high-voltage power lines.
The advanced conductor technology allows for quicker service deployment on existing structures and maximises power capacity within current transmission lines and rights of way.
These investments will support the service needs of current and new customers and are crucial for integrating an increasing amount of clean generation.
Georgia Power Transmission senior vice-president Fran Forehand stated: “We know our customers depend on us to make the investments needed in the state’s power grid to ensure that we provide the energy resilience and reliability they value and expect, while keeping energy prices affordable.
“Leveraging federal funding and working with the DOE to integrate innovative technology is a great example of how we do this.
“Thanks to the robust and long-term planning process we have in place with the Georgia Public Service Commission, the investments we’re making in a smarter and more resilient power grid are showing value for our customers during extreme weather events such as Hurricane Helene, and every day.”
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company, serving 2.7 million customers.
The company’s generation mix includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.
In September 2024, Georgia Power announced the locations for four new BESS [battery energy storage systems] projects in the state, which have a combined capacity of 500MW. |
