Digital energy services company eEnergy plans to install at least 50,000 EV chargers by 2030 as part of its commitment to create the UK’s largest public sector charging network.
eEnergy has signed an exclusive agreement with EO Charging, a provider of EV charging solutions, with the aim of delivering mass EV charging for the UK education sector.
According to the collaboration, there are approximately 32,000 schools, colleges, and universities, and more than 600,000 teachers in the UK. When combined with the 225,000 staff and 2.66 million students currently at UK higher education institutions, the education sector represents an underserved market to help accelerate the UK’s transition to low carbon transport.
The first 200 installations with EO will be completed in April 2022 and at least 2,000 chargers will be installed within the first 12 months. eEnergy expects to sign additional partnership agreements this year as it accelerates its EV rollout plans.
Harvey Sinclair, CEO, eEnergy, said: “The government has rightly set ambitious net zero targets, and electric vehicles will play a fundamental role. However, ensuring everyone has access to reliable charging, especially for those who cannot plug in at home, poses considerable challenges.
“Like many employers, schools face a growing demand for EV chargers just as energy costs reach record highs. Our ambitious rollout will make life easier for teachers and other drivers by offering an affordable and accessible alternative.
“By pairing workplace chargers with energy-saving technologies and clean energy procurement, everything from lighting to commuting can be powered using 100% fossil-free energy, cutting energy costs, and creating new revenue opportunities for the public sector.”
eEnergy expects to install up to 20 chargers per school or workplace, with the company already providing energy services to over 600 schools and 2,000 other workplaces across the UK.
Mark Greatrex, CEO at Bellevue Place Education Trust, added: “We are looking forward to working with eEnergy on the rollout of EV charging points across our schools. We want to support and encourage our employees and parents in the transition to EVs and believe the move away from petrol and diesel vehicles is crucial as we look to create a greener future for our pupils.”
Additionally, eEnergy’s has launched a new service – “eCharge”- which is designed to remove upfront costs and can be paired with clean energy procurement and energy saving solutions, including LED lighting upgrades, to enable schools, colleges, hospitals, and councils to protect themselves against rising energy bills.
