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News: Workplace Charging Scheme opens to schools and colleges — what it means for installers
Government grant funding for workplace charge points now extends to state-funded education sites — a sizeable new market for commercial EV installers.
Updated 2026-10-04
The opportunity
Thousands of schools, colleges and academies can now claim a contribution towards charge point installation. Most have car parks, three-phase supplies and estates teams looking for a single trusted contractor.
Expect tender-style procurement: method statements, RAMS, DBS-checked staff and evidence of competence.
What you need to quote
- · EV charging installation qualification (C&G 2921-34 or equivalent)
- · Current 18th Edition — Amendment 4
- · Inspection and testing competence for commissioning
- · Authorised installer status with the grant scheme
Technical watch-points
Load management on shared supplies, earthing arrangements for outdoor charge points (PME restrictions) and cable routes across public car parks are where commercial jobs differ most from domestic driveways.