New EV Chargers Coming to Alberta

Source: · NEWSWIRE · | January 18, 2022

Source: Natural Resources Canada

EDMONTON, AB, Jan. 18, 2022 /CNW/ - Reducing emissions from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That's why the Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to purchase and drive electric vehicles (EV) in Alberta.

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today a $2-million investment to Alberta Municipalities to support the installation of up to 260 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta through their Municipal Climate Change Action Centre. The Action Centre is a collaborative initiative of Alberta Municipalities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Government of Alberta.

This investment, which will make purchasing EV chargers more accessible for municipalities, will be funded through Natural Resources Canada's Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).

The Action Centre will select recipients through a transparent process, based on demand. After which, EV chargers will be installed in public places, on streets locations, at recreation centres and other municipal-owned facilities for charging light-duty vehicles.

Since 2015, Canada has invested a historic $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians. These investments are supporting the establishment of a coast-to-coast network of fast chargers; installing chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play; and providing rebates of up to $5,000 to help more Canadians buy EVs.