What is it?

takeCHARGE is conducting an EV Load Management Pilot Program that will help us learn the effects of how at home EV charging impacts the electrical system, and help us design future EV programs.

Do you own an EV? takeCHARGE is looking for local EV drivers to participate! Participating EV drivers can earn rewards —a one-time $150 enrollment reward, and additional rewards throughout the pilot program including bonus rewards for referring friends.

How to Apply?

Interested in joining the pilot program? Email EVPilot@takechargeNL.ca for more information on how you can participate.

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Rewards

Are you a local EV driver who’s interested in joining the pilot program? You can earn rewards† for participating! Here’s how you can benefit:

$150 enrollment reward
$20 monthly participation reward
$25 completion reward
$15 refer a friend bonus reward

Don’t miss out! Sign up today by emailing EVPilot@TakeChargeNL.ca.
† Rewards may vary based on participation group. $20 monthly participation reward available December to March for participants in Group 1 Peak Events and Group 2 Off-peak charging only. $25 completion reward available to participants in Group 3 – monitor only.

Refer a Friend and Earn Rewards

Got a friend who might like to participate? Now’s your chance to spread the word and earn some easy rewards! For every friend you refer to our pilot program, you’ll earn a $15 reward – and the best part? There’s no limit. The more friends you refer, the more you earn and the more we learn about the impacts of EV charging on the grid. It’s a win-win!

How it works:
1. Email us to let us know.
2. When they enroll, you earn $15.
3. Repeat as many times as you like, no catch – just rewards!

Start referring and start earning today!

How it Works

Participating EV drivers will be randomly selected and assigned to one of three groups based on their EV and level 2 charger compatibility. See below for more information on pilot program groups.

Group 1<br><strong>Peak Events</strong>

Group 1
Peak Events

A “peak event” is when large amounts of electricity are being used by customers at the same time. During a peak event, participants in Group 1 will have their charging automatically paused, at the end of the peak event your charging will automatically reinstate.

Group 1 participants will:
• Receive SMS (text) and email notifications in advance of peak events. This will give you the opportunity to opt-out if needed.
• During peak events, your vehicle’s charging will automatically pause. This temporary pause will only occur during peak events. Peak events will be scheduled during on-peak hours (6am -10am and 4pm to 11pm).
• At the end of the peak event your vehicle will continue charging as normal.

The benefits of your participation include:
• Enjoy a charged vehicle as usual.
• Earn a $150 enrollment reward.
• Earn monthly $20* participation rewards during winter season (December to March)
• Feel good knowing you’re helping reduce demand on the electricity system.

*If 3 or more opt-outs occur in a given month – drivers will not be eligible for the monthly reward.

Group 2<br><strong>Off-Peak Charging</strong>

Group 2
Off-Peak Charging

Group 2 participants will:
• Receive SMS (text) and email notifications about off-peak hours. You will have the opportunity to opt-out of off-peak hours if needed.
• Charge during off-peak hours. Off-peak hours occur during winter season (December to March)

charging time table

The benefits of your participation include:
• Earn a $150 enrollment reward
• Earn monthly $20* participation rewards during winter season (December to March)
• Feel good knowing you’re helping reduce demand on the electricity system.

*If 3 or more opt outs occur in a given month – drivers will not be eligible for the monthly reward.

Group 3<br><strong>Monitor</strong>

Group 3
Monitor

Participants in Group 3 will:
• Have their EV charging monitored at home.
• Continue charging as normal.

The benefits of your participation include:
• Earn a $150 enrollment reward
• Earn an annual $25 completion reward
• Feel good knowing you’re assisting with the development of future programs providing increased stability and reliability to the electricity grid.

Benefits of Participation

Earn Rewards:
You could earn over $230 in e-gift cards by participating!
Track Your Charging:
You’ll have access to tools to monitor your charging activities
Help the Grid:
Help takeCHARGE understand EV charging effects on the Grid. Your participation plays a significant role in stabilizing and supporting the electricity grid. This, in turn, benefits the community by ensuring a consistent and reliable power supply.

Eligibility

To be eligible participants must:

• Live on the Avalon peninsula and;
• Drive a compatible Electric Vehicle (PHEV or BEV) and charge at home
• Or drive an EV (BEV or PHEV)and charge at home with a compatible level 2 charger

See list of compatible EVs and chargers.

What’s Next

The pilot has been extended for year 2.

Enrollment will re-open Fall 2024.

Group 1 Peak Events and Group 2 Off Peak-Charging will start in December 2024 and continue over the winter season until March 2025.

If you are interested in the pilot program and would like to participate, email EVPilot@takechargenl.ca.

How to Apply

Drivers who expressed interest in the pilot and were notified by email can now enroll. If you have not yet expressed interesting in the pilot, but are interested in enrolling, please email us at EVPilot@takechargenl.ca.