EPCOR | Go EV Funding Program

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$100,000.00

Maximum Eligible Amount

Private Grant

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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 F​unding 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.​​



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