May 19, 2023
Canada's Emissions Reduction Plan: Planning for Zero-Emission Fleets by 2040
Understanding Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan
Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is a new regulation that outlines a roadmap for Canada to significantly reduce its emissions in every sector of its economy. Under this regulation, Canada plans to reach an emissions reduction target of 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, and have net-zero nationwide emissions by 2050. The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan targets emissions from every part of Canada’s economy, including building, waste, agriculture, and most prominently, transportation, oil, and gas. The plan incentivises the adoption of cleaner transportation fuels, including renewable gas and diesel, as well as alternative fuels like electricity and hydrogen. The plan requires vehicle manufacturers and dealerships to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) with the goal of selling 100% zero-emission light-duty cars by 2035 and medium and heavy-duty vehicles by 2040. This will have major impacts on the transportation sector and will require fleet owners to prepare for a low carbon industry. To reach these goals, Canada has made significant investments and opened funding opportunities in the transportation industry, including:- Making zero-emission vehicles more accessible and affordable
- Creating job opportunities in zero-emission vehicle manufacturing
- Improve infrastructure for charging and fueling stations for electric and hydrogen vehicles across the country
- Improvements to public transit across major metropolitan areas
Impacts to the Transportation Sector
Canada’s transportation industry currently accounts for approximately 26% of national emissions. As such, transportation, along with oil and gas, is among the most heavily impacted by the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. The plan specifically targets manufacturers, requiring them to steadily incorporate more medium and heavy duty ZEVs into their sales over the next twelve years. While fleet owners are not specifically targeted under this mandate, the makeup of commercial truck sales will drastically change, pushing fleet owners to prepare their sites with electric charging stations that will support the growing number of ZEVs. The following outlines the changes in vehicle sales over the coming years.| Type of Vehicle | 2026 | 2030 | 2035 | 2040 |
| Light-duty vehicles | 20% ZEV | 60% ZEV | 100% ZEV | 100% ZEV |
| Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles | Not specified | 35% ZEV | Not specified | 100% ZEV |
Getting Ahead of the Curve
As a result of the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, fleet owners will benefit from transitioning their fleets to electric and alternate fuel vehicles as early as possible. In coming years, replacing fleet vehicles with ICE vehicles may be increasingly difficult as manufacturers transition to 100% zero-emission commercial trucks. To prepare for these transitions, fleet owners can begin installing EV charging stations at their sites to support their current and future electric vehicles.
Installing EV charging stations is a great way to get ahead of the curve and prepare for a low carbon transportation industry. Gas and diesel prices will likely fluctuate as a result of the Emissions Reduction Plan and other Canadian climate initiatives that will impact gas and oil. Not only does switching to electric vehicles help fleet owners avoid fluctuating fuel prices, but EVs can save owners up to $14,500 over the course of 15 years in fuel prices alone. For fleet owners with multiple EVs, this can be a significant source of savings.
Charging stations also make fleets eligible to earn rebates through Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations and the British Columbia Low Carbon Fuel Program. Through these market-based programs, owners of EV charging stations can earn credits for their reduced carbon emissions. Smart Charging Technologies can help you manage and sell your credits, helping you earn additional revenue as you transition your fleets.
Read more about Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations and incentives for EV charging station owners:
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