Public Realm Electrification Program

Bringing power to the public realm

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  Film industry benefits

  Vancouver’s City Council passed a motion in 2019 to eliminate the use of generators for filming and food trucks in Vancouver, as these generators are a source of greenhouse gases. 

  To help achieve this, we're investing in a network of clean energy kiosks at locations around the city commonly used for filming. It is estimated that one-third of generator use can be eliminated by 2030. 

  In 2023, three clean energy kiosks will be installed in the North East False Creek area, close to parking lots near the Plaza of Nations and stadiums, a popular area for film production parking. Kiosks will be added each year until the strategic objective of having a kiosk within 10 minutes of anywhere is achieved. 

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  800 Robson Plaza

  As part of the 800 Robson Plaza project, two new power stations have been installed to help the film industry comply with the City’s policy and reduce their reliance on generators. The new power stations are located: 

  • In the newly constructed electrical room at Vancouver Art Gallery
  • At the southeast corner of the new plaza

  To further facilitate the use of electricity over generators, we've installed electrical receptacles on each of the five new accessible lighting poles.

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  Richards Street

  As part of the Richards Green Complete Street Improvement initiative, we're installing curbside power near the new park at Smithe and Richards, including curbside installations with two fast EV charging stations and one level 2 EV charger for longer stays, as well as a future home of an e-bike station.

  These charging stations will service both commuters and park users. 

  Construction of the EV stations is underway and should be completed in 2022.