Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to Sandy Springs

Electric vehicle charging stations are headed to Hammond Park in Sandy Springs.

During its Nov. 18 meeting, the Sandy Springs City Council approved acceptance of a grant from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to help fund the installation.

“To be a sustainable community, you need the infrastructure in place which encourages conservation,” said Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul. “Hammond Park is an ideal spot for this type of station. Drivers can charge up while enjoying a brief respite at the park.”

GEFA designed the incentive program to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. The program provides cities with a rebate to install alternating current (AC) Level II and direct current quick charging (DCQC) EV charging stations.

Sandy Springs will receive $6,340 in grant funds, matching those funds for a total of $12,680. As part of the program, the city agrees to keep the charging stations operational at least three years, providing semi-annual data from the charging stations to GEFA during that time.

Two dual charge pedestal Level II electric vehicle charging stations are planned for Hammond Park, and will be operational five days a week, 12 hours per day. Users will be charged a nominal fee to charge their vehicles. Sandy Springs plans to extend a request for proposals for a vendor to install and operate the stations.