Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission to expand its electric transportation initiatives, paving the way for increased EV charging infrastructure across the state and launching a new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program for electric school buses.
The Commission voted unanimously to continue funding Georgia Power’s existing programs, including $52 million for the Make Ready initiative, which covers installation and maintenance of the infrastructure required to connect electric vehicle chargers, and nearly $6 million for the Community Charging Program aimed at expanding access in underserved communities.
In addition, the Commission approved Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan, which includes a pilot V2X project involving 10 public school systems. Under the initiative, electric school buses will be equipped with bidirectional charging stations, allowing them to supply power back to the grid during peak demand periods or serve as mobile backup power sources during emergencies. V2X technology is expected to enhance grid stability and reduce overall energy costs.
Anne Blair, Vice President of Policy & Freight at the Electrification Coalition, welcomed the decision, noting Georgia’s leading role in EV manufacturing and job creation. “Transportation electrification represents a unique opportunity to continue Georgia’s economic success,” she said. Blair added that V2X integration could deliver significant benefits to ratepayers and encouraged further investment in programs such as multifamily housing charging support and expanded rebates for business customers.
Georgia Power now joins other southern utilities—including Duke Energy and Dominion Energy—in piloting V2X technology for electric school buses, strengthening the region’s push toward electric transportation.
