EMIA Policy & Initiatives

EMIA (the Electric Mobility Innovation Alliance) has the goal to propose policy suggestions and initiatives that support the continuous growth of the electric mobility sector in Georgia. These policy suggestions should focus on recommendations from each of the other committees as well as industry recruitment.

Existing Incentives in Georgia

Job Tax Credit for Clean Energy Manufacturing

• Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs), biofuels and other alternative fuels, batteries, and other components of the clean energy supply chain may be eligible to earn Georgia’s Job Tax Credits. The amount of this income tax credit and how it can be used vary depending on the location of the manufacturing facility.

Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Tax Credit

• An eligible business may claim an income tax credit for the purchase/lease and installation of a qualified EVC in Georgia, up to 10% of the cost or $2,500, whichever is less. The credit is not available for residential locations.
• The EVC shall have power levels greater than 130 volts in AC 1 phase, and be located in Georgia for a minimum of five consecutive years.

Georgia Power offers an Electric Transportation Make-Ready Program

• The utility provides all infrastructure leading up to, but not including, the charger. Chargers must either be installed in areas accessible for public use or designated for public fleets, and must include six or more Level 2 chargers, or at least one DC fast charger. Applications are open to all commercial, municipal and industrial customers.
• Georgia Power offers a Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Rate Incentive based on time-of-use for residential customers. Eligible customers must own a smart charger capable of separately metering charger usage. This rate offers lower prices from 11pm-7am to encourage nighttime EV charging.