E-bike rebates?

E-bike rebates?

A growing trend when it comes to green initiatives is electric bike rebates. Some states offer them, and some Canadian provinces do as well: British Columbia ebike rebates and Nova Scotia ebike rebates Their popularity can be evidenced by a short-lived initiative in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The city rolled out an e-bike rebate program with a $50,000 (CDN) budget. The response was overwhelming, with the money used up in weeks. A mere 83 people received rebates. Further, the plan was scrapped for 2021-22, citing COVID-related budget restrictions.

What can you do if your city, province, or state does not offer rebates for green initiatives such as e-bike rebates? Lobby them! Write your representative, and ask them to put forward a motion.

One final caution: read the fine print. Some jurisdictions require that the bike be purchased locally.

Please blog a response if you’ve been successful in receiving a rebate – let’s build some momentum!