Local authorities are invited to submit ORCS funding applications to onstreetchargepoints@est.org.uk.
For the financial year 2023/24, the scheme has been amended to:
- Reflect the launch of the LEVI fund and Ofgem’s changes to connection costs following the Significant Code Review.
- Ensure more local authorities benefit from the funding.
- Allow charging infrastructure for car clubs.
Key changes made to the scheme for the current financial year (FY23-24) are:
- A reduction in the maximum proportion of costs covered, from 60% to 50%.
- A maximum grant size of £200,000. Grants are capped at a maximum of £7,500 per chargepoint. The extended £13,000 per chargepoint cap has been removed.
- ORCS funding can now be put towards the costs of charging infrastructure for car clubs.
- ORCS-funded chargepoints will continue to be subject to relevant regulation. Subject to parliamentary passage, this will include forthcoming Public Charge Point Regulations, which will require contactless payment capability at new chargepoints 8kW and above amongst other provisions. No additional payment requirements for chargepoints installed under ORCS will apply beyond those set out in regulation.
- No additional payment requirements for chargepoints installed under ORCS will apply beyond those set out in regulation.
Applicants must be able to complete and claim for projects by 1 March 2025.
As in previous years, successful applicants will receive 75% of the grant funding upfront. The remaining 25% can be claimed on completion of the project.
All capital costs associated with the installations must be individually evidenced and broken down by cost type. If the total project costs are less than the 75% paid in advance, the local authority will be required to reimburse OZEV. For more information about how to submit a project claim, see claims assistance below.