Thanks to early leadership by the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK), electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the Kootenay region continues to grow with numerous segments of business, education and the public sector incorporating EVs into their operations.
The leadership in electric travel started in 2018 when the RDEK, along with the Regional Districts of Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay, founded Canada’s first community driven strategy to build a clean transportation network, Accelerate Kootenays, which CEA facilitated.
The award winning initiative paved the way for increased awareness of, and access to EV technology.
CEA was pleased to produce this video series, starting with this conversation with RDEK Board Chair, Rob Gay.
Electrifying rural transportation
Now, five years later, the RDEK was interested in knowing how residents and businesses have incorporated EVs into their lifestyles and operations. Community Energy Association was able to create a video series to showcase some of the amazing ways organizations in the East Kootenays have incorporated EVs and EV charging into their operations. Meet some e-mobility leaders and learn more about their electric mobility journeys...
Meet East Kootenay Leaders in Electric, Low Carbon Transportation
School District 5 Leads with Electric School Buses
Fernie Business Beyond BNB Uses EVs to Improve Business Efficiency
Fernie Fox Hotel Embraces Sustainable Business Practices - EVs, solar, and more!
Cleanline Automotive in Invermere services EVs alongside internal combustion engines
College of the Rockies introduces electric vehicle technician training
Teck introduce electric buses for staff transportation
Retired teachers' positive EV journey
The Momentum of Low Carbon Travel Continues...
Accelerate Kootenay 2.0 is a funding opportunity that provides private businesses, public organizations, non-profits, and local governments rebates to install EV charging stations. The program will cover up to 50% of the total cost to buy and install Level 2 charging stations. And, eligible organizations might also qualify for additional funding from the Province of BC (an additional 25%), making it the perfect time to invest in the future.
