Communities plugging in to promote electric vehicles

BURNABY – If you own an electric vehicle or have ever thought of purchasing one, it will now be easier to recharge and keep moving with the introduction of 454 new charging stations in communities throughout the province.

As part of the $2.7-million Community Charging Infrastructure (CCI) Fund announced in April by Minister of Environment Terry Lake, 71 organizations have been approved through an Early Bird Application process for charging station incentives. These organizations will receive 75 per cent of the cost through the fund, up to $4,000 per station, to purchase and install 286 level two charging stations. 

As part of the $2.7 million Community Charging Infrastructure (CCI) Fund, 71 organizations will be installing 286 level two charging stations. The organizations and the number of charging stations to be installed are as follows: (local ones excerpted below:)

• City of Vernon (2)
• District of Summerland (3)
• Okanagan College (Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Penticton) (10)