NEWS RELEASE
TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN
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The Township of West Lincoln is pleased to announce that two Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed and are now ready for public use at the West Lincoln Community Centre.
The stations were installed by Alectra Energy Solutions, which will also own, maintain and operate the chargers for a minimum 10-year period.
Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program provided funding to Alectra Energy Solutions for the installation of the EV chargers. ZEVIP increases EV charging opportunities where Canadians live, work, travel and play.
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For more information about Alectra Energy Solutions, visit: alectrasolutions.com.
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“Alectra is committed to accelerating the shift toward eMobility by bringing accessible and reliable charging infrastructure to the communities we serve. These new charging stations in West Lincoln are a critical step in empowering residents to adopt electric vehicles, reducing emissions and supporting a sustainable future for all.”
-Ariel Bautista, Director, eMobility at Alectra Energy Solutions
“Every year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians are switching to EVs and saving on gas and maintenance. To support Canadians driving EVs, where they live, work travel and play, the Government of Canada is helping to build reliable, and available charging options in communities large and small across the country. We are pleased to be working with Alectra Energy Solutions Inc. Energy Services to deliver these two new EV charging stations for drivers in West Lincoln and beyond.”
-The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
“On behalf of Council, I’d like to thank Alectra for working with our Township Staff and including West Lincoln in their implementation plan. We are grateful that our rural community has been included among those benefitting from ZEVIP. The West Lincoln Community Centre attracts a multitude of residents and visitors from outside the Township. These new charging stations will go a long way towards filling a gap and removing barriers for those currently driving an EV or exploring a change.”
-Township of West Lincoln Mayor Cheryl Ganann
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