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Delta receives funding for electric vehicle infrastructure

Natural Resources Canada provides a $200,000 investment
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The City of Delta has received a $200,000 investment through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.

The City of Delta has received a $200,000 investment through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.

This includes $150,000 to support the installation of one electric vehicle (EV) fast charger and 20 Level 2 EV charging stations at public facilities across Delta, as well as $50,000 for 10 Level 2 EV chargers at three of Delta’s fleet facilities. In addition, the Province of BC is also contributing $25,000 for the fast charger under the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program.

“Delta has a bold commitment to climate action,” said Delta MP Carla Qualtrough in a news release. “As more and more Deltans choose electric vehicles, it’s important that we have a network of charging stations in our community. This investment will make it easier for people to get around while at the same time achieving our climate goals.”

According to the news release from the City of Delta, the grants will help build upon Delta’s community-wide network of electric vehicle charging stations. The new public stations are expected to be operational in late 2023. The fleet charging stations will be the first for Delta; this infrastructure is necessary to support the electrification of Delta’s fleet.

“I want to thank the federal and provincial governments as this funding goes a long way towards supporting Delta’s electric vehicle strategy, helping us create the infrastructure needed to encourage electric vehicles in our community,” added Mayor George Harvie. “I appreciate working with our Member of Parliament, the Hon. Carla Qualtrough, and acknowledge her support towards Delta’s climate action goals and providing greener transportation options for residents as we work towards a net-zero future.”

The City of Delta has been working continuously on reducing its greenhouse gases and on climate mitigation and adaptation. As part of these efforts, council endorsed an electric vehicle strategy to recognize the importance of electric vehicles in reducing Delta’s carbon footprint.