Digital energy services company eEnergy is to install 50,000 EV chargers for the UK education sector in a move to “revolutionise public sector access to EV charging”.

eEnergy’s workplace charging rollout will actively target education and other public sectors with the greatest need

The business has signed an exclusive agreement with charging solutions provider EO Charging to provide accessible charging for the 32,000 schools, colleges and universities in the UK education sector.

While there are now more than 250,000 home charging devices in the UK, only 2,038 devices have been installed through the Government’s on-street charging scheme since it was established in 2017.

eEnergy’s workplace charging rollout will tackle this, actively targeting education and other public sectors with the greatest need.

It’s targeting at least 2,000 chargers in the first year, with the full 50,000 due by the 2030 ICE phase-out. This will include up to 20 chargers per school or workplace. eEnergy also expects to sign additional partnership agreements this year as it accelerates its EV rollout plans.

By offering longer-term, fully serviced performance contracts, eCharge customers can install EV charging without upfront investment. The service will also offer new revenue opportunities, with schools and other organisations make their chargers available to local communities or providing charging in place of parking fees.

eEnergy’s eCharge service can also be paired with clean energy procurement and energy saving solutions, including LED lighting upgrades, to help public sector organisations to protect themselves against rising energy bills.

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.”

Charlie Jardine, founder and CEO, EO Charging, added: “Our partnership with eEnergy ensures critical net zero infrastructure can be widely adopted by the public sector as well as businesses, making EVs accessible to more people throughout the UK. Together we have built a compelling solution for those who are looking to install EV chargers as part of their broader net zero strategy.”