Charging Forward: Powering the World Cup with Clean Energy

02/04/2025 19 min

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Episode Synopsis

What happens when one of the world’s biggest sporting events meets a bold sustainability vision? In this episode, we explore how the Georgia World Congress Center — nestled in the heart of Atlanta and a future host of the 2026 World Cup — is becoming a model for clean energy and smart mobility. Join us as we dive into ESS’s game-changing plans to deploy EV charging, solar tech, and micromobility infrastructure across a 200-acre campus that sees over 60,000 vehicles daily. From carbon-cutting strategies to unlocking millions in revenue and incentives, this is more than a green upgrade — it’s a legacy play.Tune in if you’re into:✅ Clean energy innovations✅ EV infrastructure and economics✅ Large-scale event sustainability✅ Real-world applications of climate tech