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Province Unveils $4M in Rebates to Buy and Install New Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in BC (for Home and Work)
Friday, September 27, 2019Company Profile | Follow Company
Vancouver, BC, September 27, 2019--(T-Net)--It will now be easier for British Columbians to buy and install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at home and at work with more than $4 million in new CleanBC rebates.
"Through CleanBC, it's more affordable and convenient than ever for British Columbians to go electric," said Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. "With these new rebates for EV charging stations, we're making it easier to switch to electric vehicles."
To help with the upfront costs that come with EVs, homeowners can get a $350 provincial rebate to install a Level 2 charging station in a single-family home.
A $2,000 rebate is available for the installation of a Level 2 charging station designed for multiple users in condominiums, apartments and workplaces. Up to five hours of free support services from an EV charging station advisor are also available for condominiums, apartments and workplaces seeking to address their EV charging needs.
"British Columbians are increasingly shifting to electric vehicles and our government is supporting this transition by making home chargers more affordable and accessible," said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. "Through our CleanBC plan, we are building a better future through greener transportation options that are more convenient, affordable, use cleaner energy and improve our air quality."
Starting Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, BC Hydro customers can also apply for an additional, limited-time matching rebate of up to $350 to buy and install EV charging equipment in single-family homes.
"We're pleased to be working with the Province of B.C. to make at-home charging more accessible to EV owners in B.C.," said Chris O'Riley, BC Hydro president and chief executive officer. "At-home charging is not only convenient for EV owners, with BC Hydro's low electricity rates, it also offers significant savings over fuelling a gas-powered vehicle."
To qualify for the CleanBC rebates, home and workplace charging stations must be installed, and final documentation submitted, by March 31, 2020.
CleanBC was developed in collaboration with the BC Green Party caucus and supports the commitment in the Confidence and Supply Agreement to implement climate action to meet B.C.'s emission targets.
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