Georgia Transmission Projects
Gridovation
Overview
As technology advances, it takes more energy to power our homes, fuel our industries and generate economic opportunity. Georgia Transmission’s Gridovation is a historic investment in energy infrastructure to ensure Georgia communities like yours have access to resilient, cost-effective power you can rely on today, tomorrow and beyond.
Why It Matters
As Georgia grows and technology continues to change how we use energy, a reliable, resilient and flexible grid is essential to our state’s success. Georgia Transmission remains steadfast in our commitment to readiness and adaptability.
Through our Gridovation investment, we are implementing smarter systems and new technologies that enhance grid reliability and help Georgia’s EMCs meet local needs. In addition to our ongoing work to build new transmission lines and substations, we are upgrading existing infrastructure and exploring innovative solutions that make the grid more responsive and adaptable.
Gridovation represents our promise to keep doing our part to keep the lights on in your homes and businesses.
Benefits of Transmission Line
and Substation Projects
Rising to Meet Tomorrow's Needs
The Gridovation investments in Georgia’s transmission lines and substations will connect the state’s communities to a diverse energy mix.
New technologies like battery storage, local microgrids and new grid control systems will make power in your community more reliable and resilient.
Reliability and Resilience
Expanding high-voltage transmission lines, upgrading substations and investing in new technology helps energy flow more efficiently for enhanced grid stability and reduced downtime.
Powering Opportunity
More than 4.7 million Georgians across 70% of our state—including many rural communities—can expect fewer and shorter life-disrupting outages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Details about Georgia Transmission and its Gridovation investment can be found below.
Who is Georgia Transmission?
Georgia Transmission is a not-for-profit transmission-only electric cooperative owned by 38 of Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs). We plan, build and maintain the high-voltage electrical infrastructure that delivers power to our state's EMCs, providing electricity to more than 4.7 million Georgians.
Together with Georgia Power, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG) and Dalton Utilities, we plan and operate Georgia's electric transmission system through the Integrated Transmission System (ITS), ensuring transmission remains efficient and reliable.
Learn more about Georgia Transmission by exploring our website.
Why Gridovation?
With a diverse energy mix and well-maintained transmission system, Georgia’s energy grid has a strong track record of reliability and resilience. Our Gridovation investments will ensure Georgia’s EMCs can continue to meet these high standards as our state’s population and energy needs grow.
Georgia’s EMCs were founded to ensure rural Georgia could access a new era of opportunity through electric power. Georgia Transmission’s Gridovation investment is helping our EMCs deliver on that promise again for a brighter tomorrow.
What will be the impact of Gridovation in Georgia?
A more resilient and reliable grid to deliver the energy needed to power homes and business throughout the Peach State.
How is Georgia Transmission choosing where to make upgrades?
We are intentional and thoughtful in the work we do to plan, build and maintain the state’s electric grid.
When it comes to establishing the need for new transmission lines and substation projects, we work with our members to meet the unique needs of their communities.
How long will the improvements take?
Georgia Transmission's Gridovation investment is a decade-long initiative that includes multiple projects across the state.
How will you site new transmission lines?
When the need for a transmission line or substation project has been identified, Georgia Transmission follows a robust and intentional siting process that considers the community as well as the engineering.
We put boots on the ground to study environmental and historic conditions, while gathering input from the community to make a thoughtful decision that addresses energy needs in the community while minimizing overall impact.
How is the Gridovation investment being funded?
As a not-for-profit owned by and serving Georgia’s 38 EMCs, Georgia Transmission is eligible for certain low-cost financing options, federal loans and grant programs, which allow us to invest in our grid while continuing to deliver cost-effective service to our members.
Any grid investments we make have been carefully evaluated and determined to be essential.
If you have additional questions, please contact Georgia Transmission External Affairs at 770-270-7050.