Feds invest in EV charging infrastructure in Windsor-Essex
The federal government has announced an investment of $2 million to the Essex Powerlines Corporation to help the utility deploy and install up to 300 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Windsor-Essex County.
Windsor–Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk announced the funding on January 13. The project will cost more than $4 million in total, with federal funding coming from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
“This investment empowers Windsor-Essex residents and businesses to lead the transition to electric vehicles, helping our community take a giant step toward a future that is clean, green and prosperous,” said Kusmierczyk.
Essex Powerlines is launching the project, Charge Up, which will accept applications from qualified recipients who propose to install charging infrastructure in public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, at workplaces or for light-duty vehicle fleets.
Essex Powerlines plans to have all EV chargers available by September 2023.
“Essex Powerlines is committed to building a cleaner future. This program will not only assist ultimate recipients with funding toward charging infrastructure but also allow us all to work together to build a sustainable future,” said Joe Barile, General Manager, Essex Powerlines Corporation.
Since 2015, the federal government has invested $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and charging infrastructure more accessible for Canadians. These investments are supporting the establishment of a coast-to-coast network of fast chargers, and providing rebates of up to $5,000 to help more Canadians buy EVs.