Funding to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers in the Kootenays!
Building on the success of Accelerate Kootenays in 2018, Accelerate Kootenays 2.0 will strengthen the charging network with 8 additional Level 3 Fast Chargers and 90 Level 2 chargers!
This program invites private businesses, public organizations, non-profits, and local governments to install EV charging stations at their locations. And Accelerate Kootenays will match half the cost! Above the incentives offered by Accelerate Kootenays, funding from the province of BC can contribute an additional 25%.
Being a part of the EV charging network allows the region, and your business, to benefit from the accelerating EV adoption by residents and tourists.
Program Purpose
The Accelerate Kootenays 2.0 funding program is intended to diversify the places and spaces where EV drivers can conveniently access charging. As part of the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition, this funding program will fill in gaps in our region, improve connectivity and further energize travel to and within the Kootenays.
Program Details
Funding through this program is provided as a reimbursement.
Up to 50% of costs:
- $5,000 per level 2 installed
- $15,000 per 20 kW – 49 kW Fast Charger installed
- $50,000 per 50 kW – 100 kW DC Fast Charger installed
*The maximum disbursement per ultimate recipient is $100,000. For example, a maximum of 2 DC Fast Chargers, or 20 Level 2.
Applicants are welcome to leverage additional funding from PlugInBC’s Public Charger Program, estimated to cover an additional 25% of installation costs.
Intake is continuous until all available AK 2.0 chargers have been claimed.
Funding Eligibility
This program is open to private businesses as well as public and non-profit organizations, local governments and Indigenous local governments. Charging stations must be accessible to the public 24/7.
Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada or abroad, including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations installing EV infrastructure in Canada, such as:
- Electricity or gas utilities
- Companies
- Industry associations
- Research associations
- Indigenous and community groups
- Academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional or municipal governments or their departments or Agencies
It is important to note that Federal Government entities, such as Federal Departments, Federal Crown Corporations or Federal Agencies are ineligible for ZEVIP funding. For a complete list of federal organizations please consult: https://appointments.gc.ca/lstOrgs.asp?type-typ=1&lang=eng
Also, note that an Ultimate Recipient must be an organization and not an individual.
- Application is for two or more networked Level 2 stations
- Applicant owns the land or can demonstrate a long-term license of occupation (10 years) with landowner
- Access to 240V, 40 amp service minimum (40 amp required per EV charger)
- Acknowledge responsibility for provision of power by site host
- Proposed equipment is networked, minimum 30 amp and warrantied for operation at -40 to +40 degrees Celsius
- Dedicated parking spot (EV only) with 24/7 access
- Short walking distance to amenities (< 500 m)
- Appropriate lighting and perceived driver safety considerations (lighting, visibility)
- Minor site preparation, if required (i.e. prep of location, removal of any barriers, etc.)
- Confirmation that the preferred site does not have subsurface utilities, including water, gas or irrigation
START APPLICATION
- Application is for 2 DCFC, minimum 50kW networked stations
- Applicant owns the land or can demonstrate a long-term license of occupation (10 years) with landowner
- Access to 3-Phase Power, or demonstrated funding to cover additional extension costs
- Preliminary confirmation of available power, or demonstrated funding to install capacity through a dedicated transformer for the site
- Acknowledge responsibility for provision of power by site host
- Proposed equipment is networked, minimum 50 kW and warranted for operations at -40 to +40 degrees Celsius
- Dedicated parking spot (EV only) with 24/7 access
- Short walking distance to amenities (< 500 m)
- Appropriate lighting and perceived driver safety considerations (lighting, visibility)
- Minor site preparation, if required (i.e. prep of location, removal of any barriers, etc.)
- Confirmation that the preferred site does not have subsurface utilities, including water, gas or irrigation
START APPLICATION
Additional funding is available for municipally, Indigenous or non-profit owned tourism assets to support the installation of Level 2 charging stations. The Kootenay Rockies Tourism through the Stronger BC Plan Targeted Regional Tourism Initiative is partnering with Community Energy Association to facilitate this funding program that can be paired with Accelerate Kootenays 2.0 to further reduce the cost of installation.
Email accelerate@communityenergy.bc.ca to learn more.
I Have Questions!
Don’t get intimidated by the details. We want to lower the barriers for installation of EV charging stations in our region.