The federal government is installing 36 more electric vehicle charging stations across Ontario.
Milton MP Adam van Koeverden made the announcement in Burlington on Tuesday as part of #EVWeekinCanada. There will be a $2.3-million investment to Anvil Crawler Development Corporation to install 36 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the province.
Opus One Solutions, SWTCH, Energy+ Inc., and Elexicon Energy, along with site host partners, are also supporting this initiative, bringing the total project cost to $6.7 million.
MP van Koeverden says this is a move to fight climate change as we continue to switch to electric vehicles.
“The fight against climate change has never been more important. Continuing our country’s push towards a greener, more sustainable economy is one of our government’s top priorities, and this new funding will help ensure we’re connecting the country in new and innovative ways while investing in a green future. This is yet another example of our commitment to making Canada a global leader in the battle against climate change.”
He made the announcement on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources Seamus O’Regan Jr. The Minister says they’re aiming for net zero.
“We’re giving Canadians the greener options they want to get to where they need to go. We’re building a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle charging stations from St. John’s to Victoria, and now we’re building more right here in Ontario. This is how we get to net zero by 2050.”
This project is funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Green Infrastructure – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program, which aims to accelerate the market entry of next-generation clean energy technologies. All chargers will be available for public use by September 30, 2022.
