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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-08more like thismore than 2024-10-08
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the provision of charging points for electric vehicles. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
uin HL1370 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-22more like thismore than 2024-10-22
answer text <p>There are now over 70,000 public charging devices in the UK, supporting drivers to switch to EVs, alongside 680,000 private chargepoints in England alone. The Government is committed to working with industry to further accelerate the rollout of affordable, accessible charging infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>Meanwhile, the Government is supporting the rollout of tens of thousands of local chargepoints, which are especially important for drivers without off-street parking. The Government also offers grants to support the installation of private chargepoints in certain residential and commercial properties and provides advice and guidance to support the planning and delivery of charging infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-22T11:49:00.387Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-22T11:49:00.387Z
answering member
4972
label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill more like this
tabling member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
1728010
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-09more like thismore than 2024-09-09
answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept id 215 more like this
answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have undertaken an impact assessment of Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review, published in 2019, on the viability of new high capacity, low-utilisation infrastructure such as public electric vehicle charge point operators. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL896 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-23more like thismore than 2024-09-23
answer text <p>As part of their Targeted Charging Review, Ofgem undertook analysis on the impact their reforms would have on different network users. It has estimated a resulting total consumer saving of £4 billion up to 2040. We are aware that the reforms are causing particular concern for a small number of sites, including public electric vehicle charge point operators. Ofgem will be undertaking a broad review of system costs and will consider whether other cost recovery options provide potential for improvements. Proposals are currently being progressed through industry, and Ofgem are engaging with this process and the detailed proposals under discussion.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-23T08:38:53.457Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-23T08:38:53.457Z
answering member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1728011
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-09more like thismore than 2024-09-09
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to providing a standing charge relief for electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators connecting in rural areas; and what other incentives they are considering to improve the network of EV charge points, particularly in rural areas. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL897 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-23more like thismore than 2024-09-23
answer text <p>The setting of standing charges associated with tariffs is a commercial matter for suppliers, and suppliers have the flexibility in how they structure their tariffs. Ofgem regulates standing charges, as they do with other elements of billing. The Government is pleased that Ofgem is considering the issue of standing charges through their recent Call for Input and industry led working groups. Solutions would be implemented across electric vehicle (EV) charging sites, including those situated in rural areas. <br> <br>Our £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund aims to address regional charging inequality and transform the availability of EV charging for drivers. The data-led allocation model to award funding considers the level of rurality with local authorities in rural areas allocated additional funding compared to urban ones.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-23T12:29:26.867Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-23T12:29:26.867Z
answering member
4972
label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1694344
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for designating a standard sign for use on highways to indicate the location of electric vehicles charging stations; and whether they have any plans to initiate such a scheme. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL3079 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
answer text <p>The Department has published guidance on the design and use of a standard sign indicating the location of on-street EV charging bays, and conditions of their use, in the Traffic Signs Manual.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that traffic authorities must strike an appropriate balance between the provision of adequate information and over-provision of traffic signs. The Department’s guidance should help traffic authorities deliver this balance.</p><p> </p><p>Best practice guidance regarding the provision of signage for EV chargepoints has also been included in Publicly Available Standard (PAS) 1899, published by the British Standards Institution in 2022.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-18T15:18:14.02Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T15:18:14.02Z
answering member
4499
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1692607
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to initiating a public awareness campaign regarding the accessibility of charge points for electric vehicle users, particularly in relation to (1) disabled users, and (2) personal safety considerations for all users. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL2848 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring that all electric vehicle drivers can easily find public chargepoints that they can use. The Publicly Available Standard (PAS) 1899 provides specifications on designing and installing accessible chargepoints. It also includes guidance on providing a safe environment around public chargepoints, through lighting and CCTV.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has funded initiatives to help enhance awareness and adoption of PAS 1899. For instance, the Energy Savings Trust were commissioned to develop and disseminate information on chargepoint accessibility through digital channels and industry events, as well as to advise and support local authorities on implementation of the Standard.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside this the Government is actively encouraging local authorities, and other relevant parties, to incorporate accessibility into their procurement models, including through the £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-11T16:02:09.737Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-11T16:02:09.737Z
answering member
4499
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1692608
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to mandating a uniform application process for all distribution network operators to reduce costs and delays and to level the playing field for electric vehicle charge point operators. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL2849 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
answer text <p>As set out in the Connections Action Plan, Government is committed to improving the connections process for all customers including electric vehicle chargepoint operators.</p><p>In the Connections Action Plan, Ofgem committed to reviewing to end connection process to improve customer experience and ensure network companies provide a more consistent service to customers. This review will explore the incentives and penalties for network companies.</p><p>Building on this work, the Grid Connections Review announced in the Plan for Drivers will investigate specific issues the chargepoint sector is facing when looking to reinforce the grid. This includes exploring how we can work with network companies to provide a more consistent application process. The outcomes of the review are expected to be published in Spring 2024.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-11T16:56:30.303Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-11T16:56:30.303Z
answering member
4499
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1692609
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to mandating electric vehicle charging point accessibility standards to remove any economic disadvantages incurred through voluntary compliance by charge point operators. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL2850 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring that all electric vehicle drivers can easily find public chargepoints that they can use.</p><p> </p><p>The Publicly Available Standard (PAS) 1899 provides specifications on designing and installing accessible chargepoints. Compliance with PAS 1899 is currently voluntary. However, Government is actively encouraging local authorities, and other relevant parties, to incorporate accessibility into their procurement models, including through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund. This £381 million fund will support local authorities to work with industry to ensure that the transition to EVs takes place in every part of the country.</p><p> </p><p>The Department will continue to monitor progress to assess whether further intervention is required, including through a 24-month review into implementation of PAS 1899, launched in December 2023 and led by the British Standards Institution.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-06T17:06:48.47Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-06T17:06:48.47Z
answering member
4499
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1692260
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-27more like thismore than 2024-02-27
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Electric Vehicles: Charging Points remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 22 February (HL2450), whether the LEVI Fund can be used for the provision of lamp-post charging; and what standards they have set with electricity suppliers to facilitate the provision of those additional charging points. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL2805 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
answer text <p>The £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, launched in March 2023, aims to deliver a step-change in the deployment of local, primarily low power on-street charging infrastructure across England. A condition of the LEVI Capital Fund is that the majority of project costs must be related to the installation of lower-powered infrastructure suitable for local charging, such as lamp column chargepoints.</p><p> </p><p>As part of their LEVI application, local authorities must provide evidence of engagement with their distribution network operator (DNO) regarding their proposed LEVI project. This allows DNOs to plan and maintain greater awareness of the need for grid upgrades. In the Plan for Drivers, Government committed to work with DNOs and key industry stakeholders on wider challenges to chargepoint rollout to overcome chargepoint installation barriers. This builds on the commitments and announcements in the DESNZ Connections Action Plan and Powering up Britain paper.</p>
answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-06T17:06:03.667Zmore like thisremove minimum value filter
answering member
4499
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this