Dufferin County took a big step towards advancing their Climate Action Plan, with the installation of a brand new electric vehicle charging network.
Launched just yesterday, the charging networks were installed in the parking lot at the Orangeville Courthouse.
Natural Resources Canada provided $289,000 to Dufferin County, in order to help build their EV charging network.
“This is an important stepping stone on our path to net-zero by 2050 in Dufferin. We are gearing up for the future of electric transportation.” said Dufferin County Warden Darren White.
With transportation accounting for 49% of greenhouse gas emissions in Dufferin, the new charging stations are a key component in improving the way we power our vehicles – not only that, it’s a big step in tackling climate change.
“We’re making it easier for people in Dufferin County to drive electric. This is a critical part of lowering emissions in the transportation sector and achieving our climate targets.” said Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson.
Level-two charging is free for the first two hours, after which time users will pay $2 an hour.
Users of level-three fast chargers will pay $5 an hour.
A map of charging station locations and additional information about the electric vehicles can be accessed at dufferincounty.ca/chargeupindufferin.
