The 9th Annual Clean Energy Roadshow will open Aug. 27 at Southface Institute in Atlanta moving the following day to the Georgia Cyber Center at Augusta University.

In 2011, Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols wanted to find a way to highlight trends in alternative-fuel-vehicle technology, transportation, mobility and sustainability. The Clean Energy Roadshow was born. At the Roadshow’s two-hour seminar, experts discuss how rural and urban communities use – or could benefit from the use of – electric, propane and natural gas vehicles in private and commercial transportation. They also discuss how fleets can make informed decisions. Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) President, Larry Williams will also give an update on the state of the industry in Georgia’s technology sector.

The Roadshow allows members of Georgia’s communities up-close access to various low-emission and zero-emission vehicles via a walking tour of alt-fuel cars, trucks, buses and other vehicles.

"I started the Clean Energy Roadshow to help business and local governments learn more about alternative fuels and clean energy" said Commissioner Tim Echols. "This 9th annual event will focus on safety, economy, fleets, fueling infrastructure and clean technology.”

This year’s Roadshow includes the following dates and locations (all times are 9 a.m. – noon):

ATLANTA – August 27th (Tue.) – Southface Institute, 241 Pine Street, Atlanta, Ga. 30308

AUGUSTA – August 28th (Wed.) – Georgia Cyber Center at Augusta University, featuring special update from GBI on cyber security, 100 Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta, GA 30901

ALBANY – September 24th (Tue) – Albany State University, 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, Georgia 31707

SAVANNAH – October 8th (Tue.) – Georgia Tech Savannah Campus, 210 Technology Circle Savannah, GA 31407

ATLANTA – October 16th (Wed.) – Georgia Power Customer Resource Center, 4404 N. Shallowford Rd Atlanta, GA 30338

MACON – October 17th (Thur.) – Middle Georgia Regional Commission, 175 Emery Highway, Suite C, Macon GA 31217

Events are free and open to the public but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.CleanEnergyRoadshow.com.