ELIGIBLE PROJECTS →

In order to be considered for funding, the Project must meet the following requirements:

• Increase localized charging or hydrogen refueling opportunities in MURBs, workplaces or for light-duty vehicle fleets in accordance to the definitions found in Section 1.1 of the Applicant’s Guide;

• Include a minimum of 20 EV chargers. For Level 2 chargers, each connector can count as a unit towards the minimum of 20 chargers if each connector can charge a vehicle at the same time.

• Other proprietary connector types may represent a maximum of 75% of all charging connectors installed at the same project site. The remaining balance (25% or more) must be universal charging connectors (J1772, J1772 Combo, and CHAdeMO) of the same category (i.e. Level 2 or fast-charger );

• For hydrogen refueling infrastructure projects, the station must be capable of dispensing hydrogen at 700 bar minimum.

• The work performed must be in compliance with all applicable local codes (for example, building and electrical) and bylaws (for example, zoning and parking);

• Assuming funding decisions (letters of conditional approval) will be released in June 2020, the project timeline must show completion within 18 months for charging infrastructure and within 24 months for hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Applicants of successful projects will have six (6) months after the date of the letter of conditional approval to sign a contribution agreement.

At the proposal stage, the Applicants must:

• demonstrate at least 50% of secured funding (firm) of their share of the total project costs;

for EV charger projects that increase the electrical load by more than 50kW , demonstrate that the utility has been engaged and is aware of your project.

• demonstrate that they own the lands, have access to the lands or have the capacity to obtain access to the site where the project will be built as well as the authority to build infrastructure for the intended use.

ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGIES →

In order to be considered for funding, the projects must:

• Be located in Canada;

• Be a permanent installation (mounted or fixed models);

• Be new and purchased equipment (not leased);

• Be for a new installation or expansion of an existing installation (not for the replacement of an existing installation);

• Be certified for use in Canada (e.g. CSA, UL, Interlink) and be commercially available;

• For electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects, include a minimum of 20 of the following charging connector types:

• SAE J1772 standard plug head (Level 2 (208/240 V)

• SAE J1772 Combo (for fast-chargers )
• CHAdeMO (for fast-chargers )
• Other proprietary charging connector types (maximum of 75% of all connectors for each site)

• Be connected as defined in Section 1.1.1 of the Applicant’s Guide;

• For hydrogen refueling projects, the station must be capable of dispensing hydrogen at 700 bar minimum.

QUEBEC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS →

The Act Respecting the Ministère du Conseil Exécutif (M-30) may apply to an Applicant in the Province of Quebec. Applicants may be required to complete an additional information form and, if they are subject to the requirements of the Act, to obtain written authorization and approval from the Government of Quebec prior to execution of any Contribution Agreement. The Program will follow-up with the Applicant during the application assessment, as required.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAST-CHARGER PROJECTS LOCATED IN BRITISH COLOMBIA →

Projects in British Columbia (BC) that include electric vehicle fast-chargers of 20 kW and above with SAE J1772 Combo (CCS) and CHAdeMO connectors and selected for funding under NRCan’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program could also be eligible for additional non-repayable provincial funding.

The BC Clean Energy Vehicle Public Fast-Charging Program could fund 25% of the Total Project Costs up to a maximum of $5,000 per eligible fast-chargers from 20 kW to < 50 kW and to a maximum of $25,000 per eligible fast-chargers from 50 kW and above. Funding is merit-based and limited to the funding envelope made available by the Province. For fast-chargers in BC, if you would like to be considered for a provincial contribution, please include the provincial funding in Section 5.3: Budget Overview tab of the Application Form (document 2 of 2) Proposals must reflect all government contributions.

ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES →

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Successful Applicants will be notified through a Letter of Conditional Approval and will be invited to begin negotiating a contribution agreement.

• Natural Resources Canada can only reimburse eligible expenditures during the eligible expenditures period. This period starts when Canada signs the contribution agreement.

• The expenditures incurred between the receipt of the Letter of Conditional Approval and the date on which a contribution agreement is signed by Canada fall outside of the eligible expenditures period and are not eligible for reimbursement by Natural Resources Canada, however they may count towards the total project cost.

Eligible expenditures are:

• Salary and benefits

• Professional services

• Reasonable travel costs

• Capital expenses

• Rental fees or leasing costs

• License and permits fees

• Costs associated with environmental assessments

• GST, PST and HST

• Overhead directly related to the Project

INELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES →

• In-kind;

• Land costs

• Legal costs

• Ongoing operating costs and

• Costs incurred outside the Eligible Expenditure Period