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 »

To help maintain safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s electric providers, including Dalton Utilities, Georgia’s EMCs, Georgia Power and MEAG Power, urge the public to keep their distance from utility crews working in their communities. Whether it’s critical infrastructure work or emergency repairs due to damage from storms, trees or vehicles,… Read more »

The City of Calhoun Receives the 2019 American Public Power Association Award for Exceptional Electric Reliability. Congratulations to the The City of Calhoun on receiving the 2019 American Public Power Association Award for Exceptional Electric Reliability. They are the only City in the state of Georgia to receive this distinction for 2019.The American Public Power Association (APPA)… Read more »

Learn What Others Are Doing. The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has made a significant impact on our entire global economy and specifically the methodology of Public Power Communities way of doing business. ECG surveyed our 52 members on critical information regarding the COVID-19 Coronovirus and how it has affected business operations and forced temporary changes within policies… Read more »

Precautionary Measures Taken By ECG for Members & Employees

For The Electric Power Industry. In an ongoing effort to offer support to our members, please find a link to an updated novel coronavirus (or COVID-19) Resource Guide for the electric power industry. This living document was developed under the direction of the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), with participation from all segments of the… Read more »