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On May 24, the Electrification Coalition and local and state leaders convened in Tifton, GA for a roundtable discussion on vehicle electrification in rural Georgia. Workshop attendees learned about the opportunities and challenges associated with the once-in-a-generation investment in electric transportation in Georgia and how rural communities can benefit and create a stronger and more resilient economy. Panelists also discussed available opportunities for federal funding, The roundtable also included small group discussions about the challenges and solutions rural communities can take advantage of when trying to install charging infrastructure and deploy electric vehicles.
Speakers, panelists, and participating organizations included:
- Tony McBrayer, commissioner, Tifton County
- Matt Fowler, program manager, Georgia DOT
- Laurie Holmes, senior manager of government and regulatory affairs, Kia Corporation
- Andy Moore, director of EV strategy and operations, Blue Bird Corporation
- Frank Morris, director, Georgia Clean Cities
- Tim Echols, commissioner, Georgia Public Service Commission
- Kevin Malone, senior electric transportation project coordinator, Georgia Power
- Erin Farmer, southeast regional sales director, Blink Charging
- Jimmy Childre, Dealer Principal
- Anne Blair, senior director of policy, Electrification Coalition
- Andrew Bailey, chief strategy officer, Envirospark energy solutions
- Jessica Stoll, program specialist, Electrification Coalition
- Beau Whiteman, senior policy advisor, Rivian
- JJ Lee, Solectrac
- Alan Shedd, director of emerging technologies, Oglethorpe Power