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$100m invested in ATL, busiest airport in the world
Investors - FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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$100m invested in ATL, busiest airport in the world

by Kali Persall

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the busiest airport in the world, has received a $100 million joint investment from Georgia Power and the Atlanta Airlines Terminal Co. (AATC).

The partners will provide all terminals and concourses at the airport with permanent back-up power generation service, according to Georgia Power.

“We are dedicated to ensuring we provide safe, reliable energy for the long-term needs of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as it continues to grow with our city and our state,” said Paul Bowers, chairman and CEO of Georgia Power. “We are working hand in hand with our partners at the Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company and the City of Atlanta to invest in the airport's power infrastructure to help ensure the highest reliability for our customers today and their future growth.”

The investment covers the cost of the new power generator system itself, as well as its installation. Georgia Power is providi

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