CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program

Program Category: Sustainable Transportation, Built Environment, Community Infrastructure

Program Sub-Category: Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations

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Status: Closed

Funder

BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI)

Deadline Details

Applications will be reviewed on a minimum three-month cycle, or more frequently depending on application volume. One a decision has been made, applicants will be notified by email if they have been successful.

Funder Organization Type

BC Provincial Government

In Partnership With

Fraser Basin Council (FBC)

The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger program is intended to increase the number of public Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations throughout B.C. to support the growing number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road.

The program aims to fill current gaps in the public DCFC network in B.C. such as Indigenous communities, rural and northern areas, and city centers experiencing long queues for DCFCs due to high ZEV uptake.

Eligible Community

Applicants may be a business, not-for-profit, local government, Indigenous community, or public sector organization located and operating in B.C., excluding core government entities (i.e. Provincial Ministries), but including non-core government (e.g. Crown corporations, utilities, health authorities, school boards, universities, etc.).

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Yes

The stacking of provincial funding with ZEVIP, EVAFIDI, and other CleanBC Programs is not permitted. Stacking of funding from other government funding programs with the Public Charger Program will be limited to 75% of eligible project costs, except in the case where the applicant is a local or Indigenous government or their department or agency in which case the stacking limit for government funding is 100% of the total project costs. Funding from other sources will be allowed as long as funding amounts do not exceed total project costs. Reporting of application for other government funding for the use toward a project funded under the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is mandatory.

The other program currently in market that offer rebates for DCFCs and can be accessed for B.C. based DCFC projects is.
● Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)

Application Limit per Community

Professional Input Required

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must apply and be approved for Program rebate(s) before any costs are incurred. Any costs incurred before approval was received will not be eligible for a rebate(s) and cannot be counted toward eligible expense totals. After approval is received, applicants will have 18 months to complete projects and submit final documentation.

Other Eligible Applicants

Businesses / For-profit
Other
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Economic Development Agencies
Academic Institutions

Type of Funding

Rebates

Range of Funding Available per Project

Under $100 000
From $100 000 to $1 000 000

Description of Funding

Increased rebates of up to 90% of project costs to a maximum of $130,000 per station is available for Indigenous owned fast-charging stations.
General rebate amounts range from $5,000 to $80,000 depending on charger type and power output

Percentage of Project Funded

Up to 50% of project costs; up to 90% for Indigenous Communities (up to rebate funding caps, as outlined in the program guide)

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Planning
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management

DCFC equipment;
Co-located Level 2 stations;
Installation costs such as labour and materials, including:
Necessary electrical equipment (e.g. cabling and conduit, transformer)
Earthworks;
Paving of one parking space per charger;
Curb and/or protective bollards around chargers; o Lighting directly above or adjacent to chargers (within 5 m);
Network equipment (e.g. cellular booster);
Way finding and on-site signage pertaining to the chargers (e.g. location, output, time limits, instructions for use);
Site markings (e.g. pavement painting);
One security camera per charger;
Canopy ( up to a maximum of $20,000 per application can be claimed as an eligible project cost);
Project management and engineering design fees;
Utility provider fees for electrical connection; and,
Network service provider initial sign-up fees; and,
Equipment warranty.

Ineligible Costs

Staff Costs
Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

Final report only

Applications will be submitted online and must receive approval before any work begins. If any costs are incurred before approval has been received, they will not be eligible for rebate(s). Applicants who do not own the site they plan to install a DCFC at will need to include a written agreement demonstrating right to use the site with their application.

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