Here at EV Charging Company, a specialist division of Stockport Electrical Services Ltd, we’re passionate about supporting our clients’ sustainability goals and working together to achieve net zero. We recognise the multitude of challenges faced by the education sector and our aim is to help make the installation of EV chargepoints on your estate as simple as possible.
The scheme aims to accelerate the uptake of electric chargepoints by state-funded schools and education institutions including academy trusts. Eligible institutions will receive a voucher for 75% off the cost to buy and install EV chargepoints up to a maximum of:
• £2,500 per socket
• 40 sockets across all sites. Academy trusts can apply for up to a maximum of 40 sockets for each institution within the academy trust
Independent schools may apply for funding through the Workplace Charging Scheme
State-funded schools and education institutions
Based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
An existing or future need for charging an electric vehicle
Designated off-street parking facilities that are clearly associated with your premises
Had a site survey done by an approved installer like EV Charging Company, who has confirmed that your site can support EV charging
Not have applied for a grant for the same chargepoint under the EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleets or any other grant scheme
Have the authority to apply for the Workplace Charging Scheme on behalf of your organisation
Unlock the benefits of Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions:
Decarbonisation of your estate: Support the decarbonisation of your estate by reducing the number of car parking spaces available for non-EV vehicles and installing EV chargepoints in existing bays
Environmental leadership: Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability to your pupils, parents and carers, staff and visitors
Green education: Use the chargepoints to help educate young people about ways to reduce our carbon footprint
Health and wellbeing: Create a healthier environment and cleaner air for your students, staff and visitors by encouraging sustainable travel to your site(s)
Community impact: Consider allowing public use of your chargepoints
Potential revenue: Consider charging public users for use of your chargepoints
We’re already working with Trusts just like yours. We are an Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) approved installer. We offer an efficient end-to-end service for your EV ChargePoint(s) installation in 5 simple steps:
1. Contact us
2. Free no-obligation site survey (We’ll also do the necessary with your Distribution Network Operator)
3. Personalised quotation
4. Apply for your grant
5 . Installation
After your installation we’ll also keep in touch with you to ensure regular servicing and maintenance of your chargepoints.
*Please note that grant details and eligibility criteria are subject to change. For the most current and up-to-date information regarding government grants, we recommend visiting the official government website here: Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions – GOV-UK Find a grant (find-government-grants.service.gov.uk) *
