In 2021 the government published guidance for the education sector to put sustainability at the heart of forward planning. However, many schools have more serious problems and funding pressures to prioritise over the installation of EV chargepoints.
That said, with over 30,000 schools, colleges, and universities, employing 600,000 teachers alongside 220,000 staff and 2.6 million higher education student, the education sector could benefit from (and play a big role in) championing the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.
Here are the six key benefits that schools, colleges and universities need to know when considering the installation of EV chargepoints.
1) Achieve Net Zero
Net zero is enshrined in law, it’s not going away and as people learn more about the climate emergency, they are choosing (as a parent, member of staff or local partnership) those schools, colleges and universities who can demonstrate their green credentials.
2) Raise New Revenue
In 2022 over 27% of new car sales where plug-in vehicles, demand for access to public charging is high and growing. Take advantage of this revenue potential by enabling staff to charge EV’s during the day and opening chargepoints to the paying public once the day is over.
3) Improve Staff Benefits
Incentivise your team to switch to EV’s and attract new team members by providing access to chargepoints at discounted rates (managed by software).
4) Get Government Funding
Most schools, colleges and universities qualify for thousands of pounds in government funding for EV infrastructure. We’re experienced in securing grants on behalf of customers and remove this paperwork from your to do list.
5) Worry Free Maintenance
We can take care of all your ongoing maintenance including monthly admin, back-end payment systems, chargepoint maintenance and servicing.
6) Zero Capital Investment
Our flexible finance model means your school can take advantage of all these benefits with no need for upfront investment and no impact already tightly squeezed budgets.
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