September 17, 2021 / For Immediate Release

MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA – As part of Council’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the municipality by 40% by 2030, the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is now offering a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station at the Municipal Services building in Cookville.

In Nova Scotia, every kilometre of driving a zero-emission vehicle may reduce up to 1.5 kg of CO2. Since gasoline and diesel contribute 29% of the total GHG emissions in the municipality, encouraging zero-emission vehicle use is an important commitment to help limit global warming.

Up to two vehicles are able to charge at the same time at the Municipal Services building charger, at a cost of $1.05 per hour, per vehicle.

“Switching from a gas-powered vehicle to a zero-emission vehicle is one of the most effective ways of reducing carbon emission,” says Mayor Carolyn Bolivar-Getson. “Making electric vehicle charging stations available and affordable is one way we can encourage citizens to purchase zero-emission vehicles.”

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