From left to right: Mr. Pierre Lussier, President and CEO of Papillons Infrastructure Nature – Ms. Sonia Goulet, City Councilor for District 7 – Saint-Antoine Nord in Saint-Jérôme – Mr. Simon Beaudoin, Political Aide to Mr. Rhéal Éloi Fortin, Member of the National Assembly for Rivière-du-Nord – Ms. Annie Loiselle, President of the Marchant à tes côtés Foundation – Ms. Julie Gautreau, Vice President of the Marchant à tes côtés Foundation – Mr. Jean Martin, Owner of the IGA Extra Jean Martin store in Saint-Jérôme
Photo Credit : © Mathieu B. Morin / mathieubmorin.com
Saint-Jérôme, May 27, 2026 — Papillons Infrastructure Nature, operator of the RechargÉco IGA network, and the IGA Extra Jean Martin Saint-Jérôme store announce the launch of two new fast-charging stations in Saint-Jérôme. These new stations bring the total number of charging ports already deployed in the parking lots of 67 IGA grocery stores in Quebec and New Brunswick to 170.
In addition to offering ultra-fast charging stations capable of delivering up to 200 kW and charging up to four vehicles simultaneously, the Saint-Jérôme charging site stands out for its universal design, providing charging spots accessible to everyone, regardless of vehicle type or size. At a time when more and more companies are switching to electric vehicles, and electric recreational vehicles are gaining popularity, this type of charging setup—still rare in the public charging station sector—offers a real advantage. This innovation reflects Papillons Infrastructure Nature’s commitment to providing suitable charging solutions, installed at the right time in strategic locations.
In addition to being committed to the environment, the RechargÉco IGA stations in Saint-Jérôme are also committed to the community: on the 22nd of every month, all revenue generated by these stations will be donated to the community organization, the Fondation Marchant à tes côtés.
By the end of 2026, RechargÉco IGA will be available at more than 80 grocery stores. It will include 20 additional sites and 80 new charging ports!
This second phase of the RechargÉco IGA rollout is being carried out thanks to $6,750,000 in financial support from the Government of Quebec under the Private Sector Support Program for the Deployment of Public Fast-Charging Stations, which is part of the 2030 Green Economy Plan.
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“At Papillons Infrastructure Nature, we firmly believe that the future of mobility depends on infrastructure that is accessible, efficient, and strategically located. With the installation of these new fast-charging stations, we are reinforcing our mission to make electric mobility simple and efficient for everyone. By collaborating with visionary partners like IGA, we are accelerating the energy transition while having a positive impact on our local communities through donations from the 22.” — Pierre Lussier, President and CEO of Papillons Infrastructure Nature.
“The addition of charging stations in our supermarket parking lot is excellent news and represents a real opportunity for our customers, allowing them to easily charge their vehicles while shopping, in a convenient and accessible setting. “We are proud to be at the forefront of the network’s expansion, taking another step toward a greener future.” — Mr. Jean Martin, Owner of the IGA Extra Jean Martin Saint-Jérôme store and President of the IGA Merchants Association.
About Papillons Infrastructure Nature
Founded by the co-founder of Earth Day Canada, Papillons Infrastructure Nature offers expertise in sustainable development to create innovative physical solutions where sustainability and environmental responsibility are at the heart of every project, helping to make a positive contribution to the world of tomorrow. RechargÉco is a program managed by Papillons Infrastructure Nature to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles by making life easier for electric vehicle drivers.
About the IGA Eco Fund
The IGA Eco Fund was founded in 2008 by IGA merchants in Quebec, who contribute $1 million annually. It is managed by Earth Day, an organization that supports individuals and organizations in reducing their environmental impact. The IGA Eco Fund finances concrete projects focused on, among other things, but not limited to, waste management, food waste, and sustainable mobility. Since its creation, it has helped fund numerous sustainable projects addressing local needs in communities across all regions of Quebec and New Brunswick.
Contact Presse
Benoit Collet
Papillons Infrastructure Nature
bcollet@papillons.io
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