Ontario government to provide incentives that will fight climate
change and support green technology Ontario is helping electric
car owners install charging stations at their homes and
businesses to encourage sustainable transportation and fight
climate change. Beginning in January 2013, eligible homeowners
and businesses can receive a rebate of 50 per cent (to a maximum
of $1,000) of the total purchase and installation cost of an
electric vehicle charging station. The program is open to all
homeowners and businesses who have received a provincial
electric vehicle rebate. According to Plug’N Drive Ontario – a
coalition of government, electricity companies, NGOs,
researchers and automakers – the majority of electric vehicle
owners do their charging at home and at night, allowing them to
take advantage of time-of-use pricing during non-peak
consumption periods. Reducing pollutants, improving the
environment and investing in sustainable transportation are part
of the Ontario government’s plan to keep Ontario cle