Oshawa Power Group has announced its intention to enter the fast-growing home electric vehicle charging sector, as part of a wider new five-year strategy.
“The group intends to develop an offering for the single-home market by working with technology providers to provide sales, installation and customer service,” said the strategy document.
It pointed out that the residential Electric Vehicle (EV) charging market is growing as Canadian auto markets for passenger and light-duty vehicles are nearing mass adoption. The new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard and federal incentives for Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), along with rising fossil fuel prices and changing customer attitudes are increasing the demand for at-home charging.
Since 2020, the group has developed experience in e-mobility and District Energy Systems (DES) projects within the region, including a fleet of charging points it owns and operates in the City of Oshawa, work with Durham Region Transit in developing the charging infrastructure for their
transition to e-buses, and an upcoming project to deliver charging infrastructure to the City of Oshawa for its electric fleet.
Going Beyond Oshawa
“The group will continue to support local needs and net zero goals, as well as solutions-consulting services (advisory & engineering) on projects throughout the region and beyond,” it said.
It pointed out that the strategic priority builds upon the strength of the local distribution company (Oshawa Power) and…include upskilling complementary strategic partners, allowing for expansion outside of geographical boundaries, and supporting e-mobility beyond the home.
LDC Partnerships
“The group will leverage its utility expertise and invest in strategic partners to provide high voltage, field, and utility-adjacent services to Oshawa Power, other Local Distribution Companies (LDCs), and other adjacent industries. It will also provide LDCs with an integrated channel offering to grow regional presence.
“Additionally, the group will also explore opportunities with smaller LDCs that may be able to augment or outsource utility operations. This would allow them to realize efficiencies of scale while avoiding monopoly service providers, maintaining control, and focusing on local priorities.
It pointed out as Oshawa is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, there are opportunities for growth through the installation of individual LDC meters.
District Heating & Cooling
Another area of focus would be District Energy Systems (DES), which are a key tool to equip buildings for the challenge of decarbonization — offering both the efficient use of energy as well as being an enabler of decarbonized heating and cooling technology (such as geothermal) through economies of scale.
“With a track record of expanding and operating one of the largest DES in North America (at Regent Park), EnerFORGE is looking to leverage its
existing team and portfolio for growth.
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