An increase in EV charging infrastructure and a new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program for electric school buses is in store for Georgians.

According to an Electrification Coalition release, the Georgia Public Service Commission recently approved Georgia Power’s plans to continue its electric transportation programs at its current funding levels.

Funding includes $52 million for Georgia Power’s Make Ready program, which covers installing and maintaining the electrical infrastructure needed to connect an EV charger, and nearly $6 million for the Community Charging Program, which ensures access to EV charging in underserved areas.

Commission Approves Energy Plan Featuring V2X School Bus Pilot

The commission unanimously voted to approve Georgia Power’s proposed 2025 Integrated Resource Plan, a long-range power production plan updated by the commission every three years and includes a new V2X pilot program.

The terms of the agreement aim to produce at least 6,000 new megawatts of energy between 2029 and 2031, according to a Georgia Public Service Commission statement. If Georgia Power shows the need, the commission can allow an additional 2,500 MW of new energy for a total of 8,500 MW in that period.

Georgia Power will also provide charging stations for 10 public school systems that provide power to electric school buses and power from vehicle batteries back to the grid or meet local loads during peak demand periods.

“By helping the grid meet peak power demands, V2X technology has the potential to increase reliability and reduce costs for all ratepayers,” said Electrification Coalition Vice President of Policy and Freight Anne Blair."