TORONTO — Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is one step closer to being a greener airport.

PowerON Energy Solutions has completed installation of the infrastructure needed to charge new electric shuttle buses that connect YTZ to Union Station in downtown Toronto. This is the latest in a series of initiatives to reduce carbon emissions associated with accessing the airport.

PowerON, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), was selected to install the charging infrastructure to ‘green’ the airport’s shuttle operation. The project, which included chargers at the main pavilion where a complimentary shuttle bus picks up and drops off passengers, as well as on the island where the airport terminal is located, is now complete, ahead of time and under budget.

“This announcement builds on a strong foundation of sustainable innovation at Billy Bishop Airport, which includes Canada’s first zero-emission ferry,” said Warren Askew, Vice President, Airport at PortsToronto. “Clean, electric infrastructure like this benefits our passengers, staff, community and those who live, work and play on Toronto’s remarkable waterfront. Congratulations to all who helped bring this project to life.”

YTZ terminal owner/operator Nieuport Aviation along with shuttle bus service provider TOK Group have ordered six Vicinity Lighting electric buses, expected to begin operating in Toronto in 2024.