Publication - Progress report
Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme: quarterly report September 2025
Information on the capital projects which have been funded through the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP).
Scottish Borders Council Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Project Organisation:
Scottish Borders Council
Technology type(s):
Electric vehicle charging and solar PV
Location:
SBC headquarters, Newton St Boswells
Grant value:
£503,097
Completion date:
March 2023
Project description:
The project installed an additional 64 electric vehicle chargers at its headquarters and depot site in Newton St Boswells to reduce the council’s reliance on diesel and petrol fuelled vehicles. Also included as part of the smart grid project was the installation of solar panelling across the Old School Building & the Vehicle Maintenance workshop which offsets the additional energy consumption created by these new chargers.
Contact
Email: HeatNetworkFund@gov.scot