Key findings and insights

Key parts of the province’s electrification strategy, praised in past Scorecards, were blocked by the provincial regulatory board, limiting options for a coordinated government-utility approach.

Relying solely on government funding adds risk to the strategy.

Strengths

Combined government and utility efforts to invest in the province’s EV charging infrastructure are paying off.

While EV registrations and general charging availability remain modest, the province is setting the stage for future expansion.

The province committed to $875,000 in renewed funding for EV incentives and another $1.1 million to support EV charging infrastructure.

Opportunities

With an isolated energy grid, Newfoundland and Labrador can benefit from demand-side management strategies to reduce costs, improve grid reliability, and enhance residents’ energy resilience.