Saint John Energy is working to install 10 new EV chargers in the Uptown area.
It’s part of a $380,000 project which aims to give drivers more charging options as people make the switch to electric vehicles.
“This is an important step forward in the clean energy transition for Saint John,” said Glen Fillmore, Executive Director, Strategic Growth and Transformation at Saint John Energy. “As part of our Zero30 initiative to reach net zero emissions by 2030, we are looking for ways to help our customers move to electricity to meet their transportation needs and we welcome partners to help with the journey.”
They will be built at four locations in the city including:
● UNB Saint John campus, 100 Tucker Park Rd. Two Level 3 and two Level 2 chargers.
● Commercial Properties: Red Rose Building, 12 Smythe St. Two Level 3 chargers.
● Commercial Properties: Station Street parking lot, 100 Station St. Two Level 2 chargers.
● Commercial Properties: Parking lot, 33-47 Sewell St. Two Level 2 chargers.
Left to right: Glen Fillmore, Executive Director, Strategic Growth and Transformation at Saint John Energy; Shelley Wood, Executive Director, Finance, People and Community at Saint John Energy; Paul McKiel, President at Commercial Properties Limited; Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John-Rothesay. Photo: Commercial Properties
“We are pleased to be part of the initiative and provide sustainable options for our community. It is an exciting opportunity to expand our current program to include additional EV chargers uptown, including a dual level 3 ‘fast charger.’ said Paul McKiel, President of Commercial Properties Limited. “As the community continues to invest in more sustainable transportation options, we are eager to provide residents, visitors, and tenants with more ways to power up their vehicles.”
The feds are kicking in $190,000 to help bring the project to life.
The chargers are being built now and will be ready to use by the end of the year.
Editor’s note: Ocean Capital is the parent company of Commercial Properties Limited and Acadia Broadcasting Corporation (owners of this website)
