22 June 2012 / #cars #hockey City of Ottawa opens car charging station at Goulbourn Rec Centre[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_2460.jpg) The new rink at Goulbourn Recreation Centre in Stittsville. Photo by [ Glen Gower ](http://about.me/glengower) .I was at the opening ceremonies on Wednesday for the new “Arena B” at Goulbourn Recreation Centre. (Funny that the official opening for a skating rink happened on one of the hottest days of the summer.)[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_2458.jpg)The arena features a new NHL-sized ice surface (is Stittsville going to bid for an expansion franchise) along with several features that make it fully accessible for sledge hockey . It’s a nice rink.Also interesting to see some of the environmental and energy conservation measures in place at the building, including charging stations for electric vehicles.There are a few parking spots at the back of the building that are equipped with electrical outlets so that you can plug in your car. Nothing fancy - just some concrete posts with electrical outlets. This is the first city-owned facility to include charging stations.They’re pay-per-use – once you’ve plugged in your car, you’re supposed to walk around to the registration desk and pay by the hour for your charge.[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_2459.jpg)** See also: **Ottawa Traffic GuideIf you liked this post, please consider subscribing to our blog via email, Twitter, Facebook or RSS. Thank you.