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1728011

registered interest
date	09/09/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL897
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2024 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> answering member printed Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill question first answered 23/09/2024 12:29:26 answering member 4972 label Biography information for Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1694344

registered interest
date	06/03/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL3079
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2024 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> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 18/03/2024 15:18:14 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1692607

registered interest
date	28/02/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL2848
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2024 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> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 11/03/2024 16:02:09 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1692608

registered interest
date	28/02/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL2849
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2024 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> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 11/03/2024 16:56:30 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1692609

registered interest
date	28/02/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL2850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2024 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> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 06/03/2024 17:06:48 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1692260

registered interest
date	27/02/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL2805
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2024 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 question first answered 06/03/2024 17:06:03 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1688862

registered interest
date	13/02/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what conversations Ministers and officials have had with local authorities which have published local guidance against, or sought to restrict, the use of cable gullies or cable protectors to charge electric vehicles; and what was the outcome of those conversations.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL2448
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2024 answer text <p>As part of the Plan for Drivers, the Government has committed to providing guidance for local authorities on the safe and effective use of cross-pavement solutions. This guidance is being drafted and officials have engaged several local authorities as part of this process, including site visits. Local authority feedback will be reflected in the guidance, which we intend to publish in Spring 2024.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 26/02/2024 12:32:07 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1688864

registered interest
date	13/02/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what funding they have made available in the past 12 months to (1) motorists, and (2) local authorities, for cross pavement charging solutions for electric vehicles.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL2450
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2024 answer text <p>The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant (EVCG) scheme provides support for those who own and live in a flat, or rent any residential property, to install a chargepoint at their property. In October 2023, as part of the Plan for Drivers, the Government announced plans to widen eligibility of the EVCG scheme to include cross-pavement solutions, to make EV ownership a more practical option for those without off-street parking.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is working closely with local authorities to support the transition to electric vehicles and facilitate easier, accessible charging. The £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) supports local authorities in England to work with industry and transform the availability of charging for drivers without off-street parking. As part of this, the Government will fund gullies and in-pavement channels where these form part of local plans.</p><p> </p><p>The LEVI Pilot, launched in August 2022, and expanded further into February 2023, awarded almost £62 million public and industry funding to 25 local authorities across England. This portfolio will deliver close to 3,400 public chargepoints and 1,000 gullies.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 22/02/2024 12:25:50 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1670129

registered interest
date	14/11/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage District Network Operators to make the process of grid connection and upgrade easier for fleets installing EV charging infrastructure; and whether they have any plans to expand Project Rapid to focus on additional transport hubs such as airports, shared depots and truck rest areas.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL309
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2023 answer text <p>As set out in the Powering Up Britain Energy Security Plan, and subsequent Prime Minister’s speech on net zero on 20 September, Government is committed to reducing grid connection timescales for EV charging and other projects. The forthcoming Government and Ofgem Connections Action Plan will set out action to accelerate grid connection timescales for all customers including demand projects, such as EV chargepoint infrastructure. In addition, the Plan for Drivers published in October 2023, committed to a review of grid connections, specifically focused on EV infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has no plans to extend the scope of the Rapid Charging Fund beyond the strategic road network. The Government is planning to publish a consultation on the Rapid Charging Fund shortly.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 28/11/2023 15:02:52 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1670130

registered interest
date	14/11/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to address regional disparities in chargepoint provision per capita in each locality.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL310
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2023 answer text <p>Government and industry have supported the installation of 49,220 publicly available charging devices as of 1 October 2023. This includes more than 8,900 50kW or above charging devices.</p><p> </p><p>The £381 million Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund supports local authorities in England to work with industry and transform the availability of charging for drivers without off-street parking. This will deliver tens of thousands of local chargepoints, ensuring the transition to electric vehicles takes place in every part of the country. Local authority funding was allocated by evaluating need and progress in relation to chargepoint rollout, helping to address existing disparities with infrastructure provision.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 27/11/2023 15:01:14 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson