The applicability of the installation of residential EV charging infrastructure is something that could also be considered during the Program Design Study of Windsor’s Deep Energy Retrofit Program.
iii. Increase Visibility of Electric Vehicles Through Adoption In Municipal Fleet
Currently, the City has seven (7) fully electric, one (1) plug in hybrid and one (1) hybrid vehicles in the City’s Fleet and is scheduled to purchase another six (6) fully electric vehicles this year. Their are also seven (7) charging stations located at Corporate facilities. The location, type and year installed are provided below.| Corporate Electric Vehicle Charging Stations | |
|---|---|
| Station Type and Location | Year Installed |
| Level 2 Charging Station - Crawford Yard | 2017 |
| Level 2 Charging Station - Crawford Yard | 2019 |
| Level 2 Charging Station - 1266 McDougall | 2019 |
| Level 2 Charging Station - 1266 McDougall | 2019 |
| Level 2 Charging Station - Lou Romano Plant | 2019 |
| Level 2 Charging Station - 400 City Hall | 2019 |
| Level 2 Charging Station - Fire Station #1 | 2019 |
In addition, Administration is awaiting a decision from NRCan on a grant for the installation of 10 dual-port (or 20 single stations) for municipal fleet use. If approved, the proposed locations are listed below.
| Proposed ZEVIP funded Public Charger Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Address of Project Location (for each infrastructure): | Station Type | Number of Connectors |
| Environmental Services Yard (3540 North Service Rd. E.) | Level 2 | 6 |
| Public Works Operations Yard (1531 Crawford Ave.) | Level 2 | 8 |
| Municipal Lot South of 400 City Hall Square (444 City Hall Square South) | Level 2 | 6 |
Transit
The Corporate Climate Action Plan under T3 (Explore Alternative Propulsion Vehicles) proposes that starting in 2030, that 80 percent of the buses be converted to alternative fuels by 2041 to support a low-carbon transportation system, based on the availability, cost and reliability of new models.
The More Than Transit Plan also includes Action 3.18 which requires that Transit “Study potential to more sustainable propulsion systems with attention paid to industry trends and uptakes”.
iv. Promoting the Benefits and Requirements of EVs to Residents
Another barrier to EV adoption is the lack of consumer education surrounding EVs, especially on issues like performance and total cost of ownership.The City could play an active role in promoting EV adoption by increasing awareness and creating enthusiasm amongst the public. The City is well positioned to convene multi-stakeholder groups that include City staff, representatives from EnWin,