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EV Charging Stations
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Endorsed by the NCLGA and UBCM Memberships
Whereas the Province has, through the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, established an initiative to build out an EV fast charging station network that includes expanding the network north of Prince George along the Highway 97 Corridor and into the Peace Region and directed BC Hydro to build out this network;
And whereas communities along the Highway 97 Corridor, including the District of Mackenzie, into the Peace Region and across the province will benefit from increased tourism in providing travelers with electric vehicles the knowledge that there is an established Level 3 EV fast charging stations network:
Therefore be it resolved that NCLGA and UBCM request that the Province continue to work with BC Hydro and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to ensure that Level 3 EV Charging Stations be established across the province.
Actions
Response from UBCM:
Main Points from UBCM Document: 1) The federal and provincial governments are offering rebates for EVs and charging stations to encourage local governments, Crown corporations (e.g. BC Hydro) and private companies to install infrastructure. 2) The Province has published a study outlining where fast charging stations are needed to enable EV travel throughout the province, including stations along the Highway 97 corridor and Peace Region. 3) There are over 70 BC Hydro fast charging stations across BC and BC Hydro is working on its next phase, which will connect drivers to Prince George and communities north, as well as Prince Rupert. Other entities are also planning additional EV fast charging station deployments across BC. The Plug Share website (plugshare.com) shows up to date locations of public charging stations in operation and under construction.
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