The Government of Canada has announced a significant investment in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Nova Scotia. On Thursday two federal investments in two organizations were announced that will help install 660 Level 2 EV chargers across the province.
The federal investment includes $3,054,725 million for Polycorp Group of Companies to install 634 Level 2 chargers at nine multi-unit residential buildings across Nova Scotia, and $95,596 for 292 Main Street Developments Limited to install 26 Level 2 chargers.
The installations are expected to be completed by December 2024.
“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more available where Canadians live, work, travel, and play. Investing in more EV chargers, like the ones announced today in Nova Scotia, will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a strong, healthy net-zero future,” said The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
The expansion of EV chargers is an important step in supporting Canada’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. On-road transportation accounts for about 18 percent of the country’s total emissions. By phasing in 100-percent new electric vehicle sales by 2035, Canada aims to reduce over 360 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, potentially avoiding almost $100 billion in global damages, according to government figures.
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This initiative is part of the broader efforts by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to deploy over 41,000 EV chargers across the country. The federal government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program supports the installation of EV chargers in various locations, including multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces, public places, and on highways.
