The government of Canada has invested $450,000 in NB Power’s eCharge Network in an effort to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick.
“Expanding the network of electric vehicle charging stations, in New Brunswick and across the country, will give Canadians more transportation options and help put more clean vehicles on our roads and highways,” said Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst.
NB Power’s eCharge Network received an investment of $450,000 that helped increase the number of EV charging stations to 19 from 10. An additional $197,500 from the federal gas tax fund was also announced.
“The climate change action plan calls for a collaborative approach to creating the strategic infrastructure to support electric vehicles, and we’re proud to be a partner in such a progressive plan to build greener infrastructure and support the low-carbon economy,” said Serge Rousselle, Minister of the Environment and Local Government, Province of New Brunswick.
The funding is part of the government’s goal to increase support for electric and alternative fuel infrastructure across Canada, as it aims to “expand the coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle fast chargers on the national highway system,” according to the news release.
The government has committed a total of $180 million to its mission.
