City to study integrating electric vehicles into fleet

Source: Kelly-Anne Riess | · COLD LAKE SUN· | June 14, 2022

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The City of Cold Lake is partnering with the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) to study the feasibility of transitioning to electric fleet vehicles as a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and embracing cleaner energy strategies.

“The City is always looking for opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and implement greener ways of doing business,” said Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Nagoya. “There are a few things we need to know before the City is able to commit to integrating electric vehicles into our fleet. How much can we cut our greenhouse gas emissions? What type of cost savings would we see? This study will help answer some of those questions.”

The feasibility study will explore the potential economic and environmental impacts of transitioning to electric vehicles, as well as the projected costs. The City will receive matching funds for the study through the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities program, which is valued at $12,000. Should the City move forward with the purchase of electric vehicles, MCCAC would provide funding, typically in the range of 30 per cent of the cost of the vehicle, up to a pre-set amount.