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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

Tantalus Delivers 3 Millionth Intelligent Endpoint to Public Power and Electric Cooperative Utilities Connected Devices Deliver Next-Generation Smart Grid Solutions and Data-Driven Applications to Help Utilities Modernize, Digitize and Improve Resiliency BURNABY, BC – September 6, 2022 – Tantalus Systems (TSX: GRID), a smart grid technology company focused on helping build the utility of the… Read more »

IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW, CHECK IT OUT… ECG 101 Presentation. The ECG 101 is a dive into the history and services of ECG. This presentation is offered at all ECG Conferences and the Annual Meeting. If you are unable to attend one of them, we are happy to assist you by presenting the ECG 101… 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 »