The federal government is making it a little easier for municipalities and businesses to offer electric vehicle charging options for residents.
On Friday, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, the feds announced more than $800,000 in funding for 170 electric vehicle (EV) chargers to help British Columbians go electric.
These contributions will help install 168 Level 2 EV connectors and two fast chargers across the province to support Canada's net-zero future.
The City of Delta received more than $77,000 to install 20 EV chargers across Delta. The city is also contributing more than $135,000 towards this initiative, bringing the total project cost to more than $212,000.
“I want to thank the federal government as this funding goes a long way toward supporting Delta's Electric Vehicle Strategy, helping us create the infrastructure needed to encourage electric vehicles in our community,” said Mayor George Harvie. “I appreciate working with our Member of Parliament, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, and acknowledge her support toward Delta's climate action goals and providing greener transportation options for residents as we work toward a net-zero future.”
BCIT, QuadReal Property Group in Vancouver and the Corporation of the District of Saanich were among other funding recipients.
Funded through Natural Resources Canada's Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative and Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, all chargers will be available for public use between now and this winter.
