NEWS RELEASE
AVIVA CANADA
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Aviva Canada is pleased to announce the first seven communities that will receive Level 2 electric vehicle (EV)[1] charging stations through its Charged for Change program in partnership with Earth Day Canada.
Charged for Change is an initiative that aims to bring chargers to under-served communities that lack EV infrastructure. Through this $3M partnership communities can apply for funding to receive charging stations featuring between six and 10 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers.
The following Ontario communities have been selected to receive charging stations in 2023:
- Township of Manitouwadge
- Town of Thessalon
- Municipality of East Ferris
- Township of Essa
- Township of Selwyn
- The County of Prince Edward
- Town of Pelham
“We know that accessibility to charging infrastructure is key for Canadians considering transitioning to EVs,” said Aviva Canada’s CEO Jason Storah. “We are proud to partner with Earth Day Canada to bring electric vehicle charging stations to these communities through our Charged for Change initiative. And believe that programs like this can help more Canadians across the country make the switch to a low-carbon economy.”
Over the next three years, Aviva through the Earth Day Canada partnership, will work with municipalities and utility suppliers to install charging station infrastructure in selected communities, with the goal of helping to level the playing field and remove barriers to EV adoption. Communities are encouraged to apply in 2024 or 2025 via the Charged for Change homepage.
“The negative consequences of climate change can only be countered with immediate action. Thanks to Aviva Canada for joining us to take this step to find tangible solutions for Canadians, especially those in smaller communities like the ones we’ve identified through the first cohort of the program, who are looking to make the transition to EV but are deterred by the lack of public infrastructure and resources available,” said Valérie Mallamo, Executive Director, Earth Day Canada.
To help more Canadians transition to EVs, Aviva’s latest EV insurance solution offers customers up to 10 per cent off their premium when they insure an EV.
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