Buckhead accounts for almost 10% of all electric vehicles (EV) registered in Georgia. And while gas stations may seem to be everywhere, charging stations may be harder to find. Many users of EVs will “charge up” using home-based stations, but as more people start to drive electric vehicles over longer distances, the need for a large-scale charging network will become increasingly pressing.
EV Readiness Ordinance: The City of Atlanta’s EV Readiness Ordinance requires that 20% percent of spaces in all new commercial and multifamily parking structures be EV ready. It also requires that all new development of residential homes be equipped with the infrastructure needed to install EV charging stations, such as conduit, wiring, and electrical capacity.
The City’s EV Readiness Workbook can walk you through choosing the appropriate charging station level and the permitting process.
Georgia Power Make Ready Program: Georgia Power’s Make Ready Program allows customers to apply for funding to assist in the installation of the infrastructure required to support electric transportation charging systems. Georgia Power will install, own, and operate all of the charging infrastructure behind the customer meter all the way up to the charger. Visit their website to learn more details about the program and to access their online application.
Livable Buckhead is partnering with Clean Cities Georgia, EnviroSpark, Georgia Power, and the City of Atlanta to deliver a completed EV infrastructure for Buckhead, so that no EV user in Buckhead is more than one mile from an EV charger.
If your property is one of the space types below, set up a free evaluation for EV chargers. If you qualify, we will work with you to provide financing and leasing options for universal chargers through Georgia Power.
- Office Buildings
- Restaurants
- Mixed Use Developments
- Entertainment Centers
- Wineries / Breweries
- Shopping Centers
- Golf Courses
- Hospitals
- Movie Theaters
- Music Venues
- Sporting Venues
- Public Universities
- Park
- Apartments and Condos
Schedule your EValuation today. Email: ev@livablebuckhead.org
