EV Charging Stations Grant Awarded

The Town of Sylvan Lake is excited to announce we recently received a grant to install eleven electric vehicle charging stations. The grant is from the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, a partnership of Alberta Municipalities, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and the Government of Alberta. Station locations are planned for the NexSource Centre, Centennial Park, and the Library parking lot. Construction and installation wraps up this year.

Grant details:

• The grant dollars cover 100 percent of the cost of the installation project which comes to a total of $199,958.83
• Charging stations are pay per use

Charging stations:

• Eleven charging stations total
• Five Level 2 charging stations
  • Each station can charge 2 vehicles at the same time
  • Level 2 Charging stations utilize 240 volts and can fully charge an EV in five to 10 hours
  • Locations: Centennial Park, Library parking lot, NexSource Centre

• One Level 3 fast charger
  • Level 3 Charging Stations use high voltages to charge the batteries which can be topped up to 80 percent battery life in as little as half an hour
  • Location: NexSource Centre

Construction:

• Centennial Park stations
  • Started in September 2022 

• Library Parking lot and the NexSource Centre
  • To be completed in spring 2023

“We are excited to bring this technology and support to Sylvan Lake. Our community is always looking for opportunities to engage with new partners in efforts to provide fresh innovation to our residents and visitors. This investment helps align with our goal in ensuring a greener future for Lakers of today, tomorrow and for future generations. We look forward to Sylvan Lake embracing a new way to move their families around our community and beyond!” Megan Hanson, Mayor, Town of Sylvan Lake

"The Electric Vehicle Charging Program is designed to help communities prepare for the growth of electric vehicle adoption while meeting sustainability goals. We are thrilled that the Town of Sylvan is ensuring their community members and visitors have access to charging stations in high traffic areas. These stations will put Sylvan Lake on the electric vehicle charging map.” Trina Innes, Executive Director, Sustainability Services, Alberta Municipalities

More Details:

• Level 2 Charging stations utilize 240 volts and can fully charge an EV in five to 10 hours
• Level 3 Charging Stations use high voltages to charge the batteries which can be topped up to 80 percent battery life in as little as half an hour
• Some vehicles are not compatible with the Level 3 Stations
• We are mapping our charging stations to help drivers plan their trips
  
• Electric Vehicle Charging Program
• Charging Stations facts 

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Communications

Town of Sylvan Lake

Communications@sylvanlake.ca

403 887 1185 ext 240