In this webinar we explored new GTHA focused research on the logistics, economics, and regulatory challenges of deploying public EV charging. The session shared initiative from Future Charge and the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council (CCIC) projects and invited municipalities to take part in follow up discussions shaping practical approval pathways.
Resources:
- Future Charge Website
- Dunsky / BC Hydro: “Streamlining Public EV Charging Regulations & Approvals” – Most authoritative guide on these issues from BC Hydro and Dunsky. Great inspiration and visuals that are nationally applicable.
- Electric Autonomy: “City Permit Process Must Change to Speed Up EV Charging Infrastructure Deployment” – Article from CCIC member and experienced public charging deployment expert Scott Sharabura.
- Electric Autonomy: “OEB Standards for Charging Infrastructure Installation Now in Effect in Ontario” – Article about the new rules to streamline and provide time certainty on utility offers to connect in Ontario
About Future
Charge Future Charge Toronto is a citywide action plan for public EV charging on non-city public and private sector properties in Toronto. This work is being undertaken at the direction of Toronto City Council, which has asked TAF to convene partners and develop a practical, implementable plan to accelerate access to public EV charging where the City does not directly own or control land. The intent is to complement — not duplicate — City-led charging efforts on municipal property, and to unlock the much larger opportunity that sits beyond it.
Future Charge GTHA is a project supported from a TAF grant, where the Climate Action Partnership and Asset Market are engaging select local governments and utilities across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton region to strengthen their ability to plan for, attract investment in, and support the deployment of public EV charging where communities need it most.