EV charger grant for sports clubs

ePower is reminding sports clubs across the island of Ireland who have been selected for grants to install electric vehicle chargers, to ensure they have carried out the necessary paperwork to receive the funding.

Through the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which was launched earlier this year, 227 clubs, of which 179 are in Ireland and 48 in Northern Ireland, have qualified for the installation of a network of publicly accessible chargers. This scheme is administered by Pobal on behalf of Zero Emission Vehicle Ireland (ZEVI).

The scheme is designed to cover 100% of the installation costs, allowing clubs to enhance their facilities for both members and visitors at no cost to them.

Following a comprehensive tendering process, ePower and two other charge point operators were selected to deliver fast EV charging solutions for both Ireland and Northern Ireland through the scheme. Offers have been sent out to clubs nationwide, across a multitude of sports including athletics, boxing, GAA, golf, hockey, rugby, soccer and tennis clubs.

However, ePower is reminding clubs to evaluate the offers they have received, and select their preferred charge point operator via the mini-tender process.

ePower is delighted to have already been selected as the preferred CPO for many of the clubs eager to capitalise on this opportunity to lead the charge in sustainability in their community whilst at the same time generating revenue for their clubs.

Ivan O’Connor, Commercial Sales Director with ePower, says: “This is a wonderful opportunity for sports clubs and ePower is delighted to be part of the scheme. Like with all grants, there’s an element of paperwork involved, and the key is for clubs to take the next step and choose their operator, so we would encourage people with questions around this to liaise with the CPOs and Pobal. We look forward to seeing this initiative come to life; further expanding on the public availability of EV charging in communities the length and breadth of Ireland and Northern Ireland.”