We are delighted to announce that Walter West, our esteemed leader, has been recognized by Georgia Trends Magazine as one of the 500 Most Influential Leaders. This honor reflects his tireless dedication, knowledge, and exceptional leadership. A Legacy of Leadership A Legacy of LeadershipWalter West’s tenure in public power spans nearly three decades, during which… Read more »

ATLANTA – November 29, 2022 – The ECG Board of Directors held a Special Called Board Meeting to announce Walter West as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. The Board voted unanimously in favor of West as the best candidate for the esteemed position after interviewing other applicants and seeing his tenacity as Interim… Read more »

ECG Training and Safety Comprehensive Underground School equips utility workers with the skills necessary to operate, maintain, and repair an underground electrical system safely. Today’s congested underground environments require utility workers to be properly trained to work safely on critical infrastructure. To adequately prepare utility workers with this skill set, ECG acquired some help from its… Read more »

CleanSpark, a sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company, hosted a Media and Dignitary Ribbon Cutting ceremony today at its state-of-the-art, immersion-cooled bitcoin mining facility in Norcross, GA. The ceremony was followed by guided tours of the facility where attendees could ask questions, take pictures and videos, see the inner workings of the bitcoin mining facility… Read more »

SYLVESTER – September 6, 2022 – The City of Sylvester’s leadership team has begun a strategic planning process with Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) through its Edge Development Certification Program. Over the next couple of months, the community leadership group will discuss what they have learned throughout the educational component, conduct a S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses,… Read more »

The 2022 ECG Engineering and Operations (E&O) Conference was held June 8-10, 2022, at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront. The first ECG E&O Conference to be held since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite the gap in hosting the conference, members and business partners still had excellent attendance and participation. It was good to see those… Read more »

Twenty-Three individuals and eight utilities were recognized for service to the American Public Power Association and the public power industry during APPA’s National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Three of those winners were ECG Member Utilities and Leaders. According to APPA’s Press Release, the following individuals and utilities were recipients of the following awards. James D…. Read more »

What’s all the buzz around Crypto Mining? This term has become a norm in conversations surrounding banking, economic development, cybersecurity, and digital platforms, to name a few, and a heavy topic of discussions among ECG Members. It has caused a bit of skepticism surrounding the risks involved; however, for others, it has become a breath… Read more »

ECG is distributing this information to its Members in support of the efforts by the American Public Power Association (APPA) to assist public power communities suffering from energy poverty. APPA is asking its members to consider signing a letter in support of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The letter is the annual… Read more »

The 2021 ECG Annual Meeting held December 6-7 at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, was one for the books. This was the first Annual Meeting we hosted since the Pandemic. Attendees raved throughout the two days about the insightful and inspiring content the keynote speaker, business partners, and ECG experts provided. The attendance was record-breaking,… Read more »

Walmart and 14 Electric Cities of Georgia Members signed a Renewable Energy Customer Agreement (RECA) designed to supply 26 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar power guided by Walmart’s renewable energy strategies. John Giles, ECG’s President, and CEO personally thanked each member’s leadership for participating in this initiative to bring Solar Power generation to our Public… Read more »

History in the Making For several years, ECG has discussed purchasing land and building its state-of-the-art facility to lessen nonproprietary risks and enhance Training and Safety Services to meet the electric industry’s ever-evolving skillsets’ demands. In recent weeks, ECG staff met with all 52 Members to get feedback on purchasing land and input on the… Read more »

Dear Tantalus Community, It’s a fascinating time for Tantalus and our thriving user community of public power and electric cooperative utilities. In conjunction with recently announcing the closing of a Qualifying Transaction with RiseTech Capital Corp, a Capital Pool Company publicly-traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”), I am extremely excited to announce on behalf of our… Read more »

MEAG Power is in current development of the necessary agreements for any of their 49 Public Power Communities to participate in a Wholesale Purchased Power Contract (PPC) that will provide cost-effective Solar Power output for their communities renewable strategies via a 20-Year Solar Purchased Power Agreement (SPPA) relationship MEAG Power will have with a Solar… Read more »

Atlanta, Georgia (September 30, 2020) — Electric Cities of Georgia, Inc. (ECG) has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its support in electric power restoration efforts for Hurricane Laura. On August 26, 2020, ECG Training and Safety Director, Brandon Wylie, and Training and Safety Specialist, Calvin Vallee led 13… Read more »

A Message from Peter Londa Dear Tantalus Community, It’s an exciting time for Tantalus. Our recent news encompasses several impressive developments — Tantalus’ intent to merge with RiseTech Capital Corp. and join the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, the recent addition of 16 new utilities to our customer community, and the appointment of our new… Read more »

On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act established a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) to provide financial resources to State, Local and Tribal governments navigating the impact of COVID-19. The State of Georgia is… Read more »

As businesses across the globe have adjusted their normal day to day operations due to the Coronavirus pandemic, ECG is no exception to those changes. During these unprecedented times, business is far from being normal however, ECG Professional Experts have continued to assist their 52 Members across the state of Georgia in a safe manner…. Read more »

Given the uncertainty of times during the COVID-19 pandemic there is one thing for sure; ECG’s brand can be spotted anywhere at anytime. Our strategic partnerships, good wholesome business relationships and affiliations have spread globally. Hugo Hodge, Jr., Executive VP, GM Caribbean Basin for Tantalus was spotted in the U.S. Virgin Islands representing ECG. Weeks… Read more »

Our strategic partners at The Georgia Conservancy hosted an insightful and fun discussion around the economic impact of housing in Georgia. We were honored to participate and contribute to this pivotal conversation and look forward to continuing this dialogue and being a resource for our members on this increasingly relevant economic development topic. Our Director of… Read more »

CISA releases Version 3.0 of the Essential Critical Infrastructure Worker Guidance The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released Version 3.0 of the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers list. This iteration includes a reorganization of the section around Healthcare and Public Health and more detail to clarify essential workers; emphasis for Emergency Medical Services workers; and adds… Read more »

In ECG’s ongoing efforts to share relevant cybersecurity news with our communities, we would like to make you aware of a critical notification sent out by the National Security Agency this week. The statement relates to January security patches from Microsoft that address several vulnerabilities that pose significant risk to any organization running Windows client… Read more »

In ECG’s ongoing efforts to share relevant cybersecurity news with our communities, we would like to make you aware of a critical notification sent out by the National Security Agency this week. The statement relates to January security patches from Microsoft that address several vulnerabilities that pose significant risk to any organization running Windows client… Read more »

The 2019 ECG Annual Meeting was held at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee December 9-10th. John Giles, President & CEO kicked the meeting off with the State of the Organization. Giles spoke very highly of the organization’s core values and the tenacity of the Staff to incorporate those values in offering progressive and expert resources… Read more »

Leadership Georgia consist of approximately 60 diverse participants across the state of Georgia. These annually selected participants visit five of Georgia communities to learn about issues affecting the state with an expectation to actively put their ideas and skills to work. From the beginning until now, this program has become one of the most successful… Read more »

Representatives of rural cooperatives and municipal utilities from across North America gathered in Memphis this week for an annual user conference hosted by Tantalus, a purpose-driven company that focuses exclusively on this critical market segment, to discuss their unique challenges, celebrate shared successes and explore smart grid and AMI solutions that help keep their local… Read more »

Interactive Utility Communications (IUC), an ECG Strategic Partner understands how to assist utilities through providing Call Services, Dispatching, Disconnections & Re-connections and Notifications. Tailoring services to the specific needs of each utility, IUC have proven results of success and a list of testimonials to attest to the value and efficiency of their services. In 2018… Read more »

Click here to submit your RFP Proposals are due by November 15, 2024 Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) requests proposals from contractors who regularly engage in Padmount Inspection, Pole Attachment, and Tree Trimming services for use by Participants in Georgia. Each of these services represents a critical component of our infrastructure maintenance and enhancement program,… Read more »

The Fury of Tropical Storm Helene As we continue to monitor the progression of Tropical Storm Helene, it’s important to recognize its significant impact on the southeastern United States. Initially making landfall as a formidable Category 4 hurricane, Helene has since weakened to a tropical storm but continues to pose substantial threats with its powerful… Read more »

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hurricane Helene: ECG Coordinates Crews for Current Trajectory and Potential Impact in Georgia Atlanta, GA, September 25, 2024 – As Hurricane Helene approaches the southeastern United States, Georgia is preparing for its potential impacts by readying both citizens and infrastructure for the storm’s anticipated effects. The National Weather Service has projected that Hurricane… Read more »

Have you recently considered the various factors that impact your utility company’s revenue? At the end of any budget year, it is common for utility companies to face a challenging financial situation with a revenue shortfall to pay for projected expenses. It is essential to understand that revenues and expenses are not static; they require… Read more »

The 2022 ECG Annual Meeting took place at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, in Greensboro, GA, on December 5-6. In addition to the beautiful atmosphere, the meeting agenda was perfectly suited for attendees looking for insight into industry topics. Walter West, ECG President & CEO, opened the meeting with a State of the Organization Address…. Read more »

ECG acquired 11 acres of industrial property in the South Newnan Industrial Park in February 2021 to build a state-of-the-art training facility. The ECG Board of Directors unanimously voted to sell its 11 acres of industrial property after much strategic planning and discussion with Executive Staff on the direction of ECG for its members. Walter… Read more »