Derbyshire lamp posts could become electric vehicle charging points
The plans are being discussed by councillors today.
Last updated 16th Mar 2023
On-street electric vehicle charging points could be installed on lamp posts in Derbyshire if proposals are given the green light today (Thursday).
If the plans are approved at the council's Cabinet meeting, it will mean up to 500 charge points will be installed and run from the electricity supply to street lights in areas of the county where residents have no off-road parking.
It's being proposed if this gets the go ahead, people are asked to come forward to express an interest in having a charge point installed on a lamp post close to their home.
Councillor Carolyn Renwick, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment, said:
“Supporting motorists in Derbyshire to make the switch to cleaner, greener vehicles is a key priority to help cut carbon emissions on our journey to becoming a net zero county to help tackle climate change.
“We know a huge proportion of Derbyshire homes do not have off-road parking which means that switching to an electric vehicle is not an easy option for many residents at a time when electric vehicles are entering the second-hand market making them a more affordable option for some.
“But advances in technology in recent years mean that charging points installed on lamp posts offer reliable and safe electric vehicle charging comparable to that of a home charging unit. ”
The proposals are part of the county council’s wider plan to install more vehicle charging points across Derbyshire.
If the plans are approved, the council will begin the process of appointing a supplier to provide and operate the on-street charging points.