The Manitoba government is supporting the installation of 51 new electric vehicle charging stations across the province, boosting the network of EV infrastructure and driving the shift to greener transportation, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced on April 7.
"Our government is committed to taking real action to fight climate change and the transition to electric vehicles will help drive down emissions," said Moyes. "As more Manitobans look to make the switch to electric vehicles, there is a growing need to ensure reliable charging infrastructure in strategic locations."
In all, the Manitoba government is investing $500,000 through the Climate Action Fund for the installation of 51 EV chargers. This funding will support the installation of 39 electric vehicle charging stations in Brandon and Morden as well as other rural, northern and Indigenous communities across Manitoba. In addition, funding will support the installation of 12 charging stations at three multi-unit residential developments, the minister noted.
For the complete list, visit www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/climateaction/ev-charger-infrastructure.pdf.
The 51 new EV charging stations build on previous investments to install EV charging stations such as those in the communities of The Pas, Thompson, Ile des Chênes, Dunnottar, Holland, Cypress River and Treherne.
These projects help support the expansion of Manitoba's EV charging network and collaborative planning for regional green transportation initiatives. The new EV charging stations complement the Manitoba government's vision to grow the use of zero-emission vehicles in Manitoba through accessible and reliable EV infrastructure, as outlined in Manitoba's Affordable Energy Plan, the minister added.
To view the plan, visit www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/energyplan/mb-affordable-energy-plan.pdf.
Manitoba's Climate Action Fund supports projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help build Manitoba's electric vehicle charging infrastructure, develop community-based climate adaptation plans and support a low-carbon economy.
