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LiveSmart on the Road
The motto of LiveSmart BC is You Choose, You Save. Choose to scrap your older existing car instead of re-selling it. Choose to buy a fuel-efficient vehicle. Choose to ride a bike. Save on fuel. Save on maintenance. Save on insurance and parking.
Click one of the links below to learn how...
Click one of the links below to learn how...
NEW March 26, 2013 - CEVforBC™ Point of Sale Incentive Program and LiveSmart Residential Charging Station Rebate Program Extended!
The B.C. government will carry over $2.5 million from the original $14.3 million Clean Energy Vehicle Program to extend the CEVforBC Point-of-sale incentive program through the 2013-14 fiscal year.
The LiveSmart BC Residential Charging Point Rebate Program – which provides rebates of up to $500 per unit for residential electric charging stations that meet identified eligibility requirements – will carry through the 2013-14 fiscal year... Read More...
February 8, 2013 - Incentives for Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURB)
Effective February 8th, 2013, Property Owners of Multi Unit Residential Buildings (and Mixed Use Residential Buildings) can apply for incentives through LiveSmart BC for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Incentives covering 80% of eligible procurement and installation costs incurred prior to March 31st, 2013 (up to $4,500 max per station) are available. Stations must be installed by August 15th, 2013. Click here to learn more!
January 30, 2013 - Province seeking proposals from BC Universities and Colleges for CEV research
The Province is seeking proposals from BC Universities and Colleges for research related to Clean Energy Vehicles which includes electric vehicles (EVs), natural gas vehicles, and hydrogen vehicles. The RFP is targeted for project funding in the $5,000-$20,000 range.
The RFP, Research Agreement and a template for the proposal scope of work are enclosed below.
- RFP CEV Academic Projects (PDF/400kb)
- Appendix A: Research Agreement (DOC/60kb)
- Appendix B: Proposal Template (DOC/60kb)
- Appendix C: Cover Letter (DOC/20KB)
The first call for applications will run from January 30 - February 15, 2013. Project funding must be expended by March 31, 2013.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact:
Dian Ross
Clean Transportation Engineer (E.I.T.)
Ministry of Energy and Mines and Natural Gas
Dian.Ross@gov.bc.ca
Tel: (250) 387-5092
January 17, 2013 - B.C. plugging in to electric vehicle fast chargers
VANCOUVER - A $1.3-million investment in direct current (DC) fast-charging infrastructure in 13 communities throughout the province continues to help electric vehicle owners plug in and get charged... Read More (News Release, Webpage)
May 25, 2012
Why Do You (Don't You) Bike to Work Week
Bike to Work Week 2012 in B.C. takes place across the province May 28 - June 2. Join thousands of fellow cyclists along hundreds of bike lanes, cycle trails and bicycle routes at dozens of communities' events.
While the health, wellness, transportation*, green behaviour and fun reasons to take part basically speak for themselves, we're curious what your reason to (or not to) bike to work might be.
*(e.g. commuting and transportation account for one-third of our GHG emissions in B.C. - cycling not only removes one tailpipe's emissions from the atmosphere, but can also reduce congestion making vehicle traffic move more efficiently).
OMG there's only days left until @BiketoWorkBC week #BTWW May28-June2 in #BC. Will you #BikeToWork? why or why not? #BikeToWorkWeek
— LiveSmart BC (@LiveSmartBCca) May 24, 2012
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May 2, 2012
Plug-in B.C. - Ready, Set, Charge!
LiveSmart BC is happy to introduce our guest blogger: Andrea Mercer.
Andrea is the B.C. Climate Action Secretariat's Clean Transportation Emissions Analyst.
Chances are, if you haven't yet seen an electric vehicle silently travelling on British Columbia's roadways, you will soon. Just last week, I was passed by a family of four driving a baby blue Nissan Leaf while on my bike, and it brought a smile to my face - the future is here! I purposely rode behind it for a couple of blocks - it was such a great feeling to ride a bike behind a car with no tailpipe! I also have had the good fortune of driving a Tesla Roadster, a high end luxury pure electric vehicle, but that is a blog topic for another day...
Since launching the Clean Energy Vehicle Program in December, 116 CEVs have been sold or leased to British Columbians. Through the CEVforBC™ point of sale incentive program (administered by the New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia), British Columbians are eligible for up to $5,000 off the pre-tax sticker price for qualifying CEVs which include electric vehicles (e.g. Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi iMieV, Tesla Roadster, Smart Canada/Mercedes SmartforTwo Electric), Extended Range Electric Vehicles (e.g. Chevrolet Volt, Fisker Karma), and Plug in Hybrid Vehicles (e.g. Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid). But enough about the vehicles... I was asked to blog about charging.
Electric Vehicle Charging 101
In true David Letterman fashion, I originally planned to give a Top 10 EV Charging Q+A format, however it became obvious that 10 was way too much content for a blog, so I had shortened to 5, and finally to a Top 3...
LiveSmart on the Road Highlights
By taking advantage of the provincial rebate programs and the BC Scrap-It Program, you could save money on the purchase of a new, highly fuel-efficient automobile. Provincial exemptions that apply to automobiles are applied right at the point of sale. Just decide which carbon-smart choice is right for you... read more >> |
Don't be a dirty driver. That's the message of ICBC's new campaign to help drivers save money, protect the environment and be smarter on the road. The campaign website offers interactive information and resources to help drivers save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Choose to drive smart and save green... read more >> |
Idle Free BC offers resources and support to organizations looking to reduce their idling. Looking to start an idling reduction campaign with your fleet? Receive a free starter kit with vehicle decals, driver outreach cards and other materials to start your campaign... read more >> |
