Rebates for green car buyers in B.C. start this December Homeowners to get rebates for installing charge stations too

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In a bold move, the government of British Columbia is about to invest $17 million to encourage the purchase of environmentally friendly vehicles, protect the environment, and support the province's green technology sector.

Nissan LEAF (Photo: Nissan)

Starting December 1st, 2011, consumers who purchase one of many qualifying green cars – including the Nissan LEAF, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Tesla Roadster, Toyota Prius, and Chevrolet Volt – will see the sticker price slashed by up to $5,000.

Over $6 million in provincial funding will serve to implement a new charging station network across B.C. Homeowners looking to install their own charging stations at home will receive a discount of up to $500 on qualifying models.

This new initiative ties in with an extra $2.5 million in funding for BC SCRAP-IT , a non-profit organization working to remove dirty vehicles from the roads of B.C.