EPCOR | Go EV Funding Program
$100,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Private Grant
Fund Type
EPCOR Utilities, through its Go EV program, is now accepting applications from businesses, municipalities and multi-unit residential buildings (MURBS) by March 31 to receive up to 50 percent of the costs associated with purchasing and installing charging stations, up to a total of $100,000 each.
After a transparent process based on demand, all EV chargers will then be installed in public places, multi-unit residential buildings, on streets and at workplaces or facilities for servicing light-duty vehicle fleets by March 2023.
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 chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play, while federal rebates of up to $5,000 are helping more Canadians make the switch to an EV.EPCOR Utilities, through its Go EV program, is now accepting applications from businesses, municipalities and multi-unit residential buildings (MURBS) by March 31 to receive up to 50 percent of the costs associated with purchasing and installing charging stations, up to a total of $100,000 each.
After a transparent process based on demand, all EV chargers will then be installed in public places, multi-unit residential buildings, on streets and at workplaces or facilities for servicing light-duty vehicle fleets by March 2023.
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 chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play, while federal rebates of up to $5,000 are helping more Canadians make the switch to an EV.
How the Go EV Funding Program works
- Funding is available for up to 50% of costs toward qualified electric vehicle (EV) charging stations up to a total value of $100,000 per application.
- Eligible applicants include legal entities or businesses incorporated or registered in Canada, provincial government bodies and municipalities. The federal government and its ministries/agencies are excluded.
- Charging stations must be a permanent and new installation for one of the following uses:
- Multi-Unit Residential buildings with at least 3 unit dwellings e.g. condominiums, townhouse complexes, apartments
- Public areas intended for public access including service stations, retail, restaurants, professional service offices, etc.
- Workplace parking where electric vehicle chargers are primarily used by employees
- Light-Duty Fleets used in support of business activities, including taxis and delivery trucks
- On-Street Parking and public (municipal) lots - Private residences including businesses registered at such locations are not eligible for this program.
The program provides EV charging station funding for:
- EV chargers, related equipment and infrastructure;
- Installation (including purchased equipment, technical services, licences and permits, construction and related direct costs);
- Rental or leasing costs;
- HST net of any rebates;
- Professional services, such as engineering, construction, installation; and
- Environmental assessment costs.