Electric Vehicles (EV)
In 2022, Selwyn Township purchased its first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) for use within the Building & Planning Department. This was originally leased using federal funding through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Green Municipal Fund.
A second PHEV has been purchased in 2023 for use by the Building & Planning Department, helping to further reduce the Township's reliance on fossil fuels and lower operating and maintenance costs association with the municipal fleet.
EV Charging Stations
Selwyn Township is continuously looking at increasing the number of EV charging station locations within the Township. As stations are installed, they will be added below. Fee: $1.50 per hour.
- Municipal parking lot beside Village Inn (39, Queen Street, Lakefield)
- Selwyn Township Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line, Selwyn)
- Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road, Ennismore)
- Bridgenorth Community Hall (836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth)
- The River Den (13 Water Street North, Lakefield)
All charging stations are listed on several map databases. Every EV comes with its own charging station finding app plus the following open networks:
How to Use a Level-2 FLO Charging Station
- You must first become a FLO member – it’s simple and free. Create your account here.
- Park your vehicle in front of the charging station.
- Activate the station by placing your FLO card on the reader or select the station in the FLO mobile app and press 'start a session'.
- Once your session has been authenticated, plug the connector into your vehicle. Charging will start immediately.
- Once charging is complete, unplug the connector, and place it back into the station holster.
For more information, visit the FLO website.
Charged for Change Program
The Township was one of the communities selected to receive funding to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers through the Charged for Change Program, a partnership between Aviva Canada and Earth Day Canada.
Six Level 2 EV chargers will be installed at four locations in the Township in 2023. The chargers will be located at the Selwyn Township Municipal Office, Ennismore Community Centre, Bridgenorth Community Hall, and The River Den. The new chargers will help support a transition to electric vehicles in our community.
Resources
- Visit the For Our Grandchildren (4RG) website to check out a recorded presentation from local resident Robert Lockhart, as he shares his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for Electric Vehicle technology and the market in Canada.
- Check out the Transport Canada website for information on the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program
- Interested in purchasing an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle? Plug N’ Drive Canada can help you find a vehicle that’s right for you.
Energy Management Plans
- 2020 Annual Energy Consumption Report
- 2019 Township Energy Management Plan
- 2014 Township Energy Management Plan
Other Township Successes
- Converted all traditional streetlights in Selwyn Township to LED
- Installed three microFIT and three FIT solar installations on our municipal facilities
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