Multifamily landlords, businesses, academic institutions and community organizations in the city of Windsor and the surrounding county could qualify for rebates of up to 50 per cent of expenditures for electric vehicle chargers. Essex Powerlines Corporation, the electrical utility serving the region, has received a $2 million injection from Natural Resources Canada’s zero-emission vehicle infrastructure program (ZEVIP) to launch the Charge Up initiative.
The newly announced funding is expected to flow through to up to 300 new EV charger installations, which would have to be in service no later than March 31, 2023. It will be allocated on the basis of:
- up to $5,000 for the installation of a Level 2 connector with an output of 3.3 to 19.2 kilowatts (kW)
- up to $15,000 for the installation of a fast charger with 20 to 49 kW output, and
- up to $50,000 for the installation of a fast charge with 50+ kW output.
Qualified proponents can submit more than one application and could receive up to $100,000 to cover 50 per cent of eligible costs for multiple approved projects.
Under program rules, the EV chargers must be located in: public places or on-street; workplaces; multifamily buildings with at least three dwelling units; or on the premises of a business or organization that operates a fleet of light-duty vehicles. The online application portal is now open.
“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,” observes Irek Kusmierczyk, Member of Parliament for Windsor-Tecumseh and parliamentary secretary to Canada’s Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion.
