# Government of Canada Investment Nearly Doubles EV Charging Stations in New Brunswick

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/01/government-of-canada-investment-nearly-doubles-ev-charging-stations-in-new-brunswick/
- Published: 2018-01-18T04:45:59-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

# OTTAWA, Jan. 15, 2018 /CNW/ – As Canadians continue to make greener choices, the Government of Canada is making investments that will give them more options to drive clean.

Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Tracadie–Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable
Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. For today announced a $450,000
investment in NB Power’s eCharge Network. That’s nearly doubling the number of electric
vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick to 19 from 10.

![Charging the chevy volt at one of the the hampton inn&aposs in albany ny <span
style="font-size: inherit; color: var(--th-color-primary-base); font-family: var(--
th-site-font-body);">mp cormier also announced an additional 7500 from the federal
gas tax fund bringing the federal contribution for the new stations to 7000 In total
federal contribution for the electric vehicle charging station network in new brunswick
stands at 47000 as part of the government&aposs efforts to encourage canadians to
reduce their carbon footprint </span>](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2014/11/2014-10-14-15-18-59-e1550986757365.jpg?resize=275%2C368&quality=
52&ssl=1 "2014-10-14 15.18.59 - The Green Living Guy")

Charging the Chevy Volt at one of the the Hampton Inns in Albany NY

MP Cormier also announced an additional $197,500 from the [federal gas tax fund](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/08/whats-better-for-the-environmen%e2%80%8bt-raising-the-gas-tax-or-fuel-effic%e2%80%8biency-standards/).
Thereby bringing the federal contribution for the new stations to $647,000. In total,
federal contribution for the electric vehicle charging station network in [New Brunswick](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/12/government-of-canada-announces-new-funding-for-energy-efficiency-and-climate-action-in-six-provinces/)
stands at $1,147,000 as part of the Government’s efforts to encourage Canadians 
to reduce their carbon footprint.

## Funding for EV Charging

The Government has also committed more than $180 million. All to support electric
and alternative fuel infrastructure across Canada. Moreover to expand the coast-
to-coast network of [electric vehicle fast](https://greenlivingguy.com/2007/08/motorcycle-electric-zero-x-fast-silent-green/)
chargers. Especially on the national highway system.

![Ford is working with Best Buy to offer EV Charging Stations](https://i0.wp.com/
greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/image3.jpg?resize=175%2C226&quality
=52&ssl=1)

Through Canada’s national energy dialogue, [Generation Energy](https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change/canadas-green-future/generation-energy/20093),
Canadians made it clear that the transition to electric vehicles and lower-carbon
alternatives is not a luxury but a necessity for [Canada’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/startling-the-global-community-canada-withdraws-from-the-kyoto-convention/)
low-carbon future. Our government continues to support green infrastructure projects
that will create jobs, advance Canada’s clean future and help us realize our domestic
and international climate change goals.

**_Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie ̶ Bathurst_**<< e [climate change action plan](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/startling-the-global-community-canada-withdraws-from-the-kyoto-convention/)
calls for a collaborative approach to creating the strategic infrastructure to support
electric vehicles. As well as we’re proud to be a partner in such a progressive 
plan. Finally to build greener infrastructure and support the low-carbon economy.

Today’s announcement is exciting news. Finally it shows that by working together
we’ve positioned New Brunswick. Moreover as a leader in supporting electric transportation
by doubling EV charging!

**Serge Rousselle, Minister of the Environment and Local Government, Province of
New Brunswick**<<< re very proud to spearhead this doubling EV charging effort first
in Canada. By having a network of fast chargers throughout our province, it will
give electric vehicles owners the peace of mind they need when they are traveling
from one point to another. It will reduce range anxiety.” ëtan Thomas, President
and CEO, NB Power

SOURCE [Natural Resources Canada](https://www.nrcan.gc.ca)

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