Environment and Conservation
February 18, 2015
Investment in a Sustainable Environment
$52,000 in Funding Supports Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Provincial Government is providing $52,000 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Green Fund to aid with the supply and installation of five residential and 14 commercial electric vehicle charging stations in Newfoundland and Labrador to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
"We are excited to provide funding to Green Rock Electric Vehicle Solutions (Green Rock EVS) for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Newfoundland and Labrador. This investment supports our government's commitment to making strategic economic decisions based on providing a clean, sustainable environment and healthy ecosystems for generations to come."
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Green Rock EVS provides increased opportunities for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to go electric and make an environmental impact while saving time and money. There are currently 18 electric vehicles and 50 electric vehicle stations in the province. For more information, see the backgrounder below.
"We are grateful for the support we have received from the Provincial Government through the Newfoundland and Labrador Green Fund. This funding allows us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing electric vehicle charging stations here in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is exciting to contribute to the environmental and economic growth in the province."
- John Gordon, President, Green Rock EVS
The Newfoundland and Labrador Green Fund's key mandate is to achieve real net reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government provided funding in the amount of $52,000 to Green Rock EVS to aid with the supply and installation of five residential and 14 commercial electric vehicle charging stations in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- The $25 million Newfoundland and Labrador Green Fund was created in 2007 to support projects that provide real net reductions in greenhouse gas emissions with a combination of federal and provincial funds.
- Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook provided approximately $9.3 million for energy conservation and environmental protection.
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Media contacts:
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Tina Coffey
Public Relations Specialist Department of Environment and Conservation Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency 709-729-5783, 728-8650 tcoffey@gov.nl.ca |
John Gordon
President Green Rock EVS 709-747-7700, 709-769-5995 john@greenrockevs.com |
BACKGROUNDER
BACKGROUNDER
Green Rock EVS and Electric Vehicles
Funding provided by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be used to aid with the supply and installation of five residential and 14 commercial electric vehicle charging stations in Newfoundland and Labrador including:
The electric vehicle charging units will be available for use by the public at no cost for at least three years following their installation.
There are currently 18 electric vehicles and 50 electric vehicle stations in the province.
Electric vehicles have many advantages to offer in addition to helping reduce greenhouse gases. Electric vehicles typically cost about five to seven times less to operate and maintain compared to an equivalent combustion engine vehicle. This means more money stays in the owner's pockets.
Electric vehicles also make little noise and have a very high satisfaction rate among owners. No required fluid or oil changes means less waste and time spent at the garage.
Green Rock EVS has developed three programs regarding the use of electric vehicles in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Charging Station Infrastructure Discount
- Residential Charging Station Discount
- Commercial Private and Public Charging Station Discount
For more information about Green Rock EVS or electric vehicles, visit www.greenrockevs.com. 
2015 02 18 2:15 p.m.