Equitable access to electric vehicle charging

Edmonton is on a path of transformational change to become a climate resilient and low carbon city. While there are many components to creating this vision, sustainable transportation and equity are front and center in shaping the future of Edmonton.

Transportation is one of the major sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing 31% of Edmonton’s total emissions. To reduce these emissions and improve air quality for all, the City of Edmonton encourages residents to engage in active transportation and use public transit as much as possible, as well as choose electric vehicles (EVs) over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In Alberta, EVs emit on average 41% less GHG emissions than ICE vehicles.

Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy and Action Plan identifies the actions needed to align Edmonton with the international target of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Developing a zero emissions vehicle charging network by 2030 is one of those actions. Access to public charging infrastructure is essential to supporting wide adoption of electric vehicles.

To ensure that this network is planned and developed in a way that is equitable and benefits all Edmontonians, the City would like to work with a Sustainability Scholar to help inform this work through research.

Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Summers

Student:

Partner:

City of Edmonton

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Public administration

University:

University of Alberta

Program: