Municipalities & Utilities

Ottawa has seen steady increases in electric vehicle adoption, along with growing demand for EV charging both at home and on the capital’s busy streets. By adding EV chargers, local businesses and property owners can generate new revenue, attract more tenants and visitors, and support sustainable tourism. In this post, we’ll make the case for investing in residential and public EV charging and why Ottawa could and should become the nation’s EV charging hotspot.EV Charging for Ottawa Apartments...

Starting January 1, 2026, the Ontario Energy Board is introducing a new Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) rate that can cut a big chunk out of costs for qualifying public DC fast charging sites. For many locations, this will be the policy change that finally makes DC fast charging pencil out on the spreadsheet. This article breaks down what the EVC rate actually is, who qualifies, what it means for site hosts, and how to design your project so you are ready to apply.What is the OEB EVC Rate?The...

With the shift to more electric vehicles in Alberta building momentum, municipalities have become key players in creating essential public charging infrastructure. Investing in EV charging not only prepares communities for the wide-scale EV adoption ahead, it makes them cleaner, more prosperous, and more liveable today. Here we take a look at the current landscape of EV charging in Alberta and the huge potential for its future.Alberta Public EV Charging by the Numbers81% of Alberta EV owners...

British Columbians are up to speed on the many benefits of making the switch to an electric vehicle, from reducing greenhouses gasses to saving on fuel and maintenance costs. In fact, nearly 23% all new light vehicles in B.C.— 27% in Vancouver—are zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). For comparison, less than 10% of new light-duty vehicles in Ontario are ZEVs, and just over 7% in Toronto. The total number of EVs on BC roads is expected to quadruple over the next decade, from 195,000 to...

Update - June 21, 2025: The current application cycle for the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is now closed. The original post is below.The Government of British Columbia is investing again in public fast charging—and the latest funding window is officially open. Applications are due by June 20, 2025, so now is the time to get your project moving. Contact Hypercharge today to get a head start on your project. The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is back with a new round of...